Kitchen Design Contest

With more than 1,500 entries, the contest revealed a remarkable range of styles, settings, and creative expression. After careful review, our judges have selected the Finalists and Student Winner of the 2024–2025 Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest. These exceptional projects now move one step closer to the ultimate honor—Global Winner—set to be announced at the Winners’ Summit and Gala in October 2026.  Congratulations to the Finalists and Student Winner on this well-deserved recognition.

Contest Timeline

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 8, 2026 - At this time, we'll announce the forty-three professional Finalists and one Student Winner. Finalist promotion and local celebrations begin.

Winners Summit and Gala

October 25-28, 2026 - Finalists and the Student Winner will enjoy an exclusive four-day event at the Arizona Biltmore filled with celebration, networking and unforgettable experiences.

Prizes

Rules

Judges

FAQs

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.

Inspiration Gallery

"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

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Finalists have been announced for the 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest!

Finalists have been determined for the 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest!