Luxury kitchen appliance brands Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove have announced the 43 Finalists and one Student Winner for the 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest. The contest drew over 1,500 entries from 10 countries and 42 U.S. states, including more than 50% from first-time participants. Designs spanned traditional, contemporary, and transitional styles, with transitional kitchens emerging as the dominant esthetic.
Above: The winners of the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove 2022-2023 Kitchen Design Contest. Photo: Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove
“The Kitchen Design Contest continues to draw remarkable talent from across the globe, and we are proud to recognize this year’s finalists,” said Jim Bakke, President and CEO of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. “Their creativity is inspiring communities and shaping the future of the kitchen.”
The finalists were chosen by a panel of seven esteemed judges – each a Kitchen Design Contest finalist or winner – during deliberations at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2024-2025 judges include Sandra Agurto (Cabinetry Creations, Inc., Orlando), Stacy Eisenmann (Eisenmann Architecture, San Francisco), Mick De Giulio (de Giulio design, Chicago), Martin de Sousa (Designström, Canada), Martin Holliday (Chiselwood, United Kingdom), Mark D. Stumer (Mojo Stumer Associates Architects, Greenvale, NY), and Davy Swanenberg (Culimaat High End Kitchens, Netherlands).
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalists
Here is the list of finalists in the 2024-2025 contest:
Adam Kane, Adam Kane Architects
Stephen Jolson, Jolson
Daniel Boddam, Daniel Boddam
Erica James, Erica James Design
Michelle Mawby, Lucid Interior Design Inc.
Tulika Datta, Poliform Toronto
Chad Falkenberg, Falken Reynolds Interiors
Cecilia Erbetta, Arch. Cecilia Erbetta
Arturo Lavalle, BOA Luxury Projects
G. De Vos, Guy de Vos design BV
Vivian Lee, Edmond + Lee Architects
Mara Green, Mara Interior Design
Daria Ross, TEYO
Marcus Gleysteen, Marcus Gleysteen Architects
Mark Larson, Rehkamp Larson Architects
Elizabeth Steimberg, Elizabeth Steimberg Architects
Matthew Moger, MaMo Architects
Peter Salerno, Peter Salerno, Inc
Rebekah Murphy, Murphy and Moore Design
Julie Piesz, Roost Interiors
Dana Tucker, BELLA TUCKER
Jenn Feldman, Jenn Feldman Designs
Natalie Erickson, Deep River Partners
Brandon LeRoy, Jackson LeRoy
Brendan Bader, Modern Nest
Nina Seed, Nina Seed Interiors
James Mariani, Sierra Unlimited Construction
Dusty Miller, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio
Adrianne Bugg, Pillar & Peacock
Andrew Sheinman, Pembrooke & Ives
Laura Sewell, Project Eighty-Eight Designs
Barette Widell, Widell + Boschetti
Dawn Reeves, Dawn Reeves Design
Jill Renjilian, Chicago Common
Dave DeNomme, Vita Built LLC
Donna Guerra, DGA Interiors
Suzanna Lawler, Lawler Design Studio
Ashley Ausland, Ausland Interiors
Benjamin Johnston, Benjamin Johnston Design, LLC
Adrienne Rynes, Collective Design
Carrie Brigham, Carrie Brigham Design
Gladys Schanstra, Drury Design (Chicago)
Christopher Stoddard, Stoddard Architecture
Student Winner: Zeeko Papanicolaou, Zeeko Papanicolaou
“The Kitchen Design Contest entries offered a compelling view into the evolving artistry of kitchen design – from bold contemporary visions to timeless transitional layouts,” said judge Sandra Agurto. “The breadth of creativity behind each project underscores the strength of the design community and the enduring impact of this contest in recognizing exceptional talent.”
All Finalists and the Student Winner will receive a trip for two to the Winners’ Summit and Gala, taking place October 25-28, 2026 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
The Summit offers the leading design professionals an opportunity to celebrate their creativity, innovation, and achievement. During the Gala, the 13 Global Winners will be revealed and honored for excellence across a range of categories, including first, second, and third place in Contemporary, Transitional, and Traditional design, as well as First-Time Entrant, Small Space Kitchen, and Best Use Outside of the Kitchen. The previously announced Student Winner will also be recognized for their outstanding work.
Eligibility for the contest required that all design and construction be fully completed within the contest period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Both indoor and outdoor kitchen design submissions required specific criteria to ensure a diverse range of entries.
