FEB 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL

Design Central

A Home for Creative Inspiration

The below information is related to events that took place at IBS 2025. For information on IBS Centrals at IBS 2026, please check back this fall.

All homes start with good design. No matter what aspect of home building you are in—single family, custom building, remodeling or sales and marketing—design touches everyone involved.

Entrance to Design Central

Explore New Ideas

Explore new ideas, meet design professionals, attend specialized seminars, learn from design experts at Design Central. This is your place to access vital tools to create designs that are sure to wow and inspire.

What Happened at Design Central?

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All Days

Tuesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 26

Thursday, February 27

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Tuesday, February 25

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Design Bites Live: Best In American Living Awards (BALA) Trends

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Nature's Embrace: Biophilic and Sustainable Kitchen & Bath Design

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:30 - 9:15 AM

Design at IBS: Welcome & Show Preview

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Built to Last: The Beauty, Value & Innovation of Hardwood Flooring (with Dave & Jenny Marrs)

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Plan Reviews: Tuesday

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Building for Tomorrow: Community Engagement & Open Space in Sustainable Development

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM

2025 Color & Design Trends for Homes & Multifamily Communities

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

1:30 - 2:00 PM

The Electric Home: Don't be Shocked by New Technology

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:15 - 3:45 PM

20x20 Story: High Style Bathrooms - What’s Hot & What’s Not

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:45 - 5:30 PM

Design Central Tuesday Happy Hour

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Brand Building & Design Trends: A Conversation with the Renovation Husbands & Wayfair Professional

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

Wednesday, February 26

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Design Bites Live: The Top 10 Architectural Movements to Watch in 2025

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM

How Generative AI Is Reshaping Home Design & Homeowner Expectations

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM

2025 Sustainability Trends in Multifamily & Single-Family Homes

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Plan Reviews: Wednesday

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM

20x20 Story: Trends Aren't Friends

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Small Size, Big Impact: ADUs & Middle Housing

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Design Trends to Enhance Customer Service & Increase Revenue

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:15 - 3:45 PM

Designing with Intelligence: The Essentials of Smart Homes for Builders

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:45 - 5:30 PM

Wednesday Happy Hour in Design Central

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Embrace the Outdoors: Top Trends Shaping the Future of Outdoor Living

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

Thursday, February 27

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Creating Attainable Housing Through Inclusive Zoning & Incremental Development

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Mastering Trend-Focused Interior Design to Appeal to the Nuanced Tastes of the New Micro-Generations

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Design Bites Live: Stronger by Design - Building Resilient Homes

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 1:15 PM

Plan Reviews: Thursday

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM

How to Expand from Single Family Detached: Built-for-Rent vs. For-Sale Townhomes

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Thinking Outside the Blueprint for Creative, Cost Saving Builds

LVCC - Design Central - West 213

Tuesday,
February 25

7:30 - 8:00 AM Design Bites Live: Best In American Living Awards (BALA) Trends LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM Nature's Embrace: Biophilic and Sustainable Kitchen & Bath Design LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:30 - 9:15 AM Design at IBS: Welcome & Show Preview LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM Built to Last: The Beauty, Value & Innovation of Hardwood Flooring (with Dave & Jenny Marrs) LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 3:00 PM Plan Reviews: Tuesday LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM Building for Tomorrow: Community Engagement & Open Space in Sustainable Development LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM 2025 Color & Design Trends for Homes & Multifamily Communities LVCC - Design Central - West 213

1:30 - 2:00 PM The Electric Home: Don't be Shocked by New Technology LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:15 - 3:45 PM 20x20 Story: High Style Bathrooms - What’s Hot & What’s Not LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:45 - 5:30 PM Design Central Tuesday Happy Hour LVCC - Design Central - West 213

4:00 - 4:30 PM Brand Building & Design Trends: A Conversation with the Renovation Husbands & Wayfair Professional LVCC - Design Central - West 213

Wednesday,
February 26

7:30 - 8:00 AM Design Bites Live: The Top 10 Architectural Movements to Watch in 2025 LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM How Generative AI Is Reshaping Home Design & Homeowner Expectations LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM 2025 Sustainability Trends in Multifamily & Single-Family Homes LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 3:00 PM Plan Reviews: Wednesday LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM 20x20 Story: Trends Aren't Friends LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM Small Size, Big Impact: ADUs & Middle Housing LVCC - Design Central - West 213

1:30 - 2:00 PM Design Trends to Enhance Customer Service & Increase Revenue LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:15 - 3:45 PM Designing with Intelligence: The Essentials of Smart Homes for Builders LVCC - Design Central - West 213

3:45 - 5:30 PM Wednesday Happy Hour in Design Central LVCC - Design Central - West 213

4:00 - 4:30 PM Embrace the Outdoors: Top Trends Shaping the Future of Outdoor Living LVCC - Design Central - West 213

Thursday,
February 27

7:30 - 8:00 AM Creating Attainable Housing Through Inclusive Zoning & Incremental Development LVCC - Design Central - West 213

8:00 - 8:30 AM Mastering Trend-Focused Interior Design to Appeal to the Nuanced Tastes of the New Micro-Generations LVCC - Design Central - West 213

9:45 - 10:15 AM Design Bites Live: Stronger by Design - Building Resilient Homes LVCC - Design Central - West 213

10:15 AM - 1:15 PM Plan Reviews: Thursday LVCC - Design Central - West 213

11:15 - 11:45 AM How to Expand from Single Family Detached: Built-for-Rent vs. For-Sale Townhomes LVCC - Design Central - West 213

12:00 - 12:30 PM Thinking Outside the Blueprint for Creative, Cost Saving Builds LVCC - Design Central - West 213

The NAHB Design Committee

NAHB members count on the Design Committee to help them understand important design trends and solutions and to provide expertise on enhancing the sale of their homes and developments. The NAHB Design Committee provides a distinct service to NAHB members through an array of products and services that help home builders strengthen their businesses. It also promotes public awareness of new and effective design solutions and increases communication and interaction between designers and builders. For more information, please visit the NAHB Design Committee.

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For more information on how your company can partner with the Design Central, please contact Robin Habberley at [email protected] or 202-266-8051.

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