Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove – the industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking and dishwashing – announce the return of the Kitchen Design Contest, championing premier design professionals across the globe for their remarkable kitchen designs.
“For more than three decades, we have been committed to providing a stage where designers can embrace innovation and craftsmanship, share their exceptional visions and gain well-earned industry recognition,” said Jim Bakke, president and CEO of Sub-Zero Group Inc. “It has been an inspiration, year after year, seeing the innovation and artistry that emerge from the Kitchen Design Contest, and it is our privilege to support and celebrate the extraordinary talent shaping the future of kitchen design.”
With free and simple entry, the Kitchen Design Contest is accessible online at www.subzero-wolf.com/contest. Eligibility for the contest requires that all project design and construction be fully completed within the contest period of Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025. The Kitchen Design Contest will accept entries until 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Jan. 31, 2026.
Contest entries are evaluated anonymously by a panel of seven esteemed judges, each a leader in the industry from disciplines including architecture, interior design and kitchen design. All are previous Kitchen Design Contest winners and demonstrate a passion for exceptional design and dedication to their industry.
The judges will review each design and select the top entries from around the world after the entry period closes in January 2026. Forty-three Professional Finalists and one Student Winner will be announced and will receive a cash prize in Spring 2026. Additionally, all Finalists and the Student Winner will win a trip for two to attend the Winners’ Summit and Gala in Fall of 2026, where 13 Global Winners will be announced. The exclusive Summit and Gala location will be revealed in Fall of 2025.
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove will award additional cash prizes to first-, second- and third-place Global Winners in each of the following Kitchen Style design categories: Traditional, Transitional and Contemporary. Cash prizes will also be awarded to one winner in each of the following categories: Small Space Kitchen, First-Time Entrant and Best Use Outside of Kitchen.
“Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove’s Kitchen Design Contest transcends mere competition; it serves as a prestigious platform that elevates designers and grants them the recognition they truly deserve,” said American designer and judge Mick De Giulio. “As a previous winner, I have personally experienced this privilege. It is an honor to celebrate the creativity of esteemed designers who are instrumental in pushing the boundaries of kitchen design. The talent, passion, and innovation showcased in each submission continually inspire and amaze me.”
All professional entrants are required to submit a minimum of one digital/hand drawn floor plan and five color photographs of the completed design. Additional floor plans, elevations and perspective drawings are welcome. Student entrants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time they enter their project and are required to submit a rendering of their kitchen design for a hypothetical client. See the official eligibility requirements for all professional categories and student category at www.subzero-wolf.com/trade-resources/kitchen-design-contest/official-rules.
About the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest
Since its inception in 1993, the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest has become a coveted win in the residential home design industry, recognizing kitchen designers, architects, residential designers, interior designers, builders, remodelers, landscape designers, landscape architects and students for advancing outstanding kitchen design. For more than 30 years and 15 contests, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove has celebrated more than 15,000 designs and promoted nearly 800 design professionals as part of the company’s Kitchen Design Contest.
For more information on the Kitchen Design Contest, including the contest timeline, official rules, judging panel, awards and prizes, please visit www.subzero-wolf.com/contest.
