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Kitchen Design Contest

The 2024-2025 contest is now open. Don't miss your chance to showcase your best work for a chance to achieve career-building recognition, win cash prizes, and connect with your peers at the unforgettable Summit and Gala. Entry is free, and you can submit as many projects as you like.

Kitchen Design Contest - Why Enter

Kitchen Design Contest - Why Enter

Contest Timeline

The Kitchen Design Contest process is simpler than ever. Start and save entries in progress, then come back any time before the deadline to complete your final submissions. Don’t delay! The last day to enter is January 31, 2026.
Judging of the contest takes place in March 2026, focused on attributes of related Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove products.

Judging of Projects

March 2026 - Judges evaluate all qualifying submissions based on best functional and aesthetic use of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and overall kitchen design.

Forty-four finalists and one student winner finalist are announced in May 2026 with regional celebrations for all winners.

Finalist Announcement

May 2026 - At this time, we'll announce the fourty-four professional Finalists and one Student Winner. Finalist promotion and local celebrations begin.

The official celebration for the Kitchen Design Contest concludes with an exclusive four-day Summit and Gala.

Winners Summit and Gala

Autumn 2026 - An exclusive four-day event in a luxurious setting (to be announced) filled with celebration, networking and unforgettable experiences.

See the 2022-2023 Global Winners

The most recent Kitchen Design Contest attracted more than 1,600 entries from around the world. The winning submissions represent the very best of kitchen design, with a range of aesthetic styles and innovative solutions to clients' needs.

Contemporary Kitchen Winners

First Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Adrian Amore of Adrian Amore Architects from Fitzroy, Vic, Australia

Adrian Amore
Adrian Amore Architects
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
 

Second Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Trevor Wallace of Reflect Architecture from Toronto, Ontario Canada

Trevor Wallace
Reflect Architecture
Toronto, ON, Canada
 

Third Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Feras Raffoul of Fgr Architects from Cremorne, Vic, Australia

Feras Raffoul
FGR Architects
Cremorne, VIC, Australia
 

Traditional Kitchen Winners

First Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Melissa Fitzgerald of Kitchen Society Design from Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Melissa Fitzgerald
Kitchen Society Design
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
 

Second Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Karen Ferguson of Harrison Design from Atlanta, GA, USA

Karen Ferguson
Harrison Design
Atlanta, GA, USA
 

Third Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Elizabeth Steimberg of Elizabeth Steimberg Architects from New York, NY, USA

Elizabeth Steimberg
Elizabeth Steimberg Architects
New York, NY, USA
 

Transitional Kitchen Winners

First Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Brandon Leroy of Jackson Leroy from Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Brandon LeRoy
Jackson LeRoy
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
 

Second Place

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Rob Mills of Rob Mills Architecture and Interiors from Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Rob Mills
Rob Mills Architecture and Interiors
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
 

Third Place

Kerrie Hubener
Dayson's Kitchen and Bath
Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA
 

Specialty Kitchen Winners

Best Use Outside The Kitchen

 Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Peyton Edwards of KDW Home LLC from Richmond, VA

Peyton Edwards
KDW Home
Richmond, VA, USA
 

First Time Entrant

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Mike Shively of En Masse Architecture and Design from Chicago, Il, USA

Mike Shively
En Masse Architecture and Design
Chicago, IL, USA
 

Small Space Kitchen

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Doug Durbin of Nuhaus from Chicago, IL, USA

Doug Durbin
nuHaus
Chicago, IL, USA
 

Student Winner

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Alexander Drozdovitch of Montgomery College from Gaithersburg, MM, USA

Alexander Drozdovitch
Montgomery College
Gaithersberg, MD, USA
 

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist, Christina Boschetti of Widell-And-Boschetti from Moorestown, NJ, USA

Explore Award-Winning Designs

Innovative, inspiring, impressive: discover which projects stood out to our judges.

"This is the best kitchen design contest in the industry. The projects are from all over the world. Being exposed to other people’s work is inspiring and the entire event is just a lot of fun. To be a part of something this big is terrific."

- Mick De Giulio | de Giulio kitchen design

"Winning the KDC catapulted my business, truly. From that moment, because of Sub-Zero’s PR, and my presence on their website, it’s a new paradigm completely."

- Jean Stoffer | Jean Stoffer Design

"To be recognized and to be a part of a global competition with such a premium product is something that is really fantastic, not only for yourself, your team, your staff, but also your clients."

- Miriam Fanning | Mim Design

"To anyone thinking about entering this award, get out there and enter. The opportunity is unbelievable and to be a part of this is something you really want to do and can take your career to the next level."

- John Bynum | John Bynum Custom Homes

"It is so impactful to be sharing the spotlight with all these incredible designers that have submitted this work from all around the world, and I’m just so proud to be part of this group."

- Matthew Quinn | DESIGN GALLERIA Kitchen and Bath Studio

"You’re judged by peers who are recognized as leaders and innovators. They look at your work through a magnifying glass, so it gives me confidence that I’m doing great work. And it has exposed me to partnerships that have created additional business."

- Heidi Piron | Heidi Piron Design & Cabinetry

Build your business, elevate your career.

The 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest is now open!

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