One great way to sort through the scores of high-end kitchen design companies is to pay attention to architects and designers who enter – and win – the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest. The most recent Kitchen Design Contest, which took place in 2022-23, attracted more than 1,600 entries from around the world. Entries for the current contest (2024-25) are underway and must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
In March 2026, judges will evaluate all qualifying submissions based on the best functional and aesthetic use of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and overall kitchen design and the final winner announcement will be released in May 2026. “Distinguishing high end kitchen design firms by their use of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances is a fair bar to clear,” explains Sean Clarke, president of the Clarke Corporation, which operates the three exclusive Sub-Zero and Wolf showrooms in New England. “If a kitchen incorporates Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove products in its design, the designer understands that the homeowner is looking for excellence in both the design and performance of the kitchen. When that design firm incorporates the appliances in a unique way, they actually raise the bar for others.”
Forty-three professional finalists and one student winner will be announced and receive a cash prize in spring of 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 thirteen global winners will be announced. The exclusive summit and gala location will be revealed this fall.
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 over 15,000 designs and promoted nearly 800 design professionals as part of the company’s Kitchen Design Contest.
High-end kitchen design companies who are looking for advice about entering this prestigious contest are invited to watch this short video…
New England homeowners looking for high-end kitchen design companies can start by browsing Clarke’s Inspiration Gallery online here. And if you would like to see these designs come to life, you are welcome to schedule a Clarke Showroom appointment where you will see the best high-end kitchen designs in New England
Learn More About How to Create an Award-Winning Kitchen at Clarke
The first step in designing a high-end kitchen is to schedule a pressure-free, inspiring appointment at Clarke. Here you’ll walk through dozens of full-scale kitchens designed by high-end kitchen design companies. Your Clarke Showroom consultant will offer a unique perspective on kitchen design and help you curate the best appliances for your personal lifestyle. If you are looking for an architect, designer, cabinetmaker or other design professionals, Clarke will help you. Clarke isn’t a retail store. Clarke is a brand ambassador for the world’s finest appliances and there is no pressure to purchase. If you find something you’d like to pursue, Clarke will connect you with a trusted dealer and the professionals you need to make your dream kitchen a reality.