Every day, Wellborn Cabinet partners are designing beautiful kitchens for renovations, remodels, or newly constructed homes. Wellborn Cabinet and a panel of the top industry designers have chosen three of the best large kitchen designs from the past year from our Large Kitchen 2020-2021 Design Contest winners.
These designs are judged on five main criteria:
- Safety & Ergonomics
- Elements & Principle of Design
- Design Planning
- Creativity
- Presentation
Inspired creations by Wellborn Cabinet partners.
1st Place Design Contest Winner- Pamela Saunders
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Large-Kitchen-1st-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “The family moved into their lovely home but the kitchen was cramped, dark, dated, and was not a great fit for their busy lives. The layout was designed removing the old pantry and closet, moving the cooktop from the island to the back wall, and relocating big appliances. The cabinets selected were Bishop in Bright White and Bishop in Bleu for the island. The final result is a large, bright, open kitchen that the family loves.”
Before
![large kitchen with wood cabinets and island](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pamela-Saunders-DC-2021-Before-2-1-1024x768.jpg)
![large kitchen with wood cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pamela-Saunders-DC-2021-Before-1-1-1024x768.jpg)
After
![kitchen with tall white cabinets and blue island](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-2.jpg)
![large kitchen with white cabinets and blue island](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-1-1024x684.jpg)
![blue kitchen island](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pamela-Saunders-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
2nd Place – David Balko
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Large-Kitchen-2nd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “The existing kitchen was outdated in style and divided off from the rest of the house. The walls dividing the kitchen from the family room were removed, a doorway was added to the wall between the kitchen and living room, and a view of the backyard was added. The color Bright White was chosen to lighten up the space.”
Before
![traditional kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Before-1-1024x768.jpg)
![traditional kitchen with white cabinets and island](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Before-2-1024x768.jpg)
After
![open concept kitchen with white cabinetry](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-1-1-1024x683.jpg)
![open concept kitchen with white cabinets and island bar](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-2-1-1024x684.jpg)
![open concept kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-3-1024x682.jpg)
3rd Place – Ron LaBrie
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Large-Kitchen-3rd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “The existing kitchen was a dated pseudo Southwestern design with poor work and traffic flow. The customers wanted a streamlined contemporary design with a lot of textures. We used Milan doors in Drift and Oatmeal on cabinets with staggered heights from 99″ to 105″ high.”
Before
![kitchen with white cabinets and light blue accent](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Before-2-1-1024x769.jpg)
![l shaped kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Before-1-1-1024x769.jpg)
After
![kitchen with two tone cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-2-2-1024x750.jpg)
![modern kitchen with natural tone cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-1-2.jpg)
![modern open kitchen with natural wood grain](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-3-1-1024x720.jpg)
Honorable Mention – Gary Carmalt
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Large-Kitchen-HM.jpg)
From the Builder: “The homeowner wanted flor-to-ceiling storage, a seating area, and a hidden pantry in a modern style. We used Alto and Bel-Air door styles and heavy textured trim around the kitchen for separation and to highlight the modern design.”
![kitchen with tall cabinet storage](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gary-Carmalt-DC-2021-After-3-1024x768.jpg)
![walk through kitchen pantry](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gary-Carmalt-DC-2021-After-4-768x1024.jpg)
![kitchen with light gray cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gary-Carmalt-DC-2021-After-1.jpg)
![kitchen with light gray cabinets with bar seating bench](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gary-Carmalt-DC-2021-After-2.jpg)
Congratulations to all of our 2020-2021 Design Contest Winners!