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 small kitchen designs from the past year and an Honorable Mention from our Small Kitchen 2020-2021 Design Contest winners.
These designs were 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 – Jessica Flores
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Small-Kitchen-1st-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “It was so exciting to work with a young, professional couple that had a vision for modern industrial. The first line of action was to knock out the low ceiling and vault the kitchen area to match the dining room and open the partition wall. We did just that and this little modern industry gem fast became one of our favorite transformations to date!”
Before
![small kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-1st-Pl-DC-2021-Before-1-1024x768.jpeg)
After
![open kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-3-2.jpg)
![small kitchen with white cabinets and dining area](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-1-3-1024x685.jpg)
![kitchen with white cabinets and brick backsplash](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-2-3-1024x684.jpg)
![kitchen with small nook area](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/After-4.jpg)
2nd Place – Jessica Flores
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Small-Kitchen-2nd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “The clients wanted a complete kitchen overhaul that coordinated with the home’s existing vintage style, but also brought a modern sensibility when it cam e to technology and functionality. We replaces the outdated cabinets with the more sleek design of the Harmony door style that made it possible to add a little more storage space while keeping the galley plan feeling bright and open!”
Before
![small kitchen with white cabinets and blue accent](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-2nd-Pl-DC-2021-Before-1-.jpg)
After
![kitchen with gray-blue cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-2nd-Pl-DC-2021-After-3-1024x688.jpg)
![kitchen with pull out storage](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-2nd-Pl-DC-2021-After-4-683x1024.jpg)
![small kitchen with gray-blue cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-2nd-Pl-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![small kitchen with gray-blue cabinets and stainless steel appliances](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-2nd-Pl-DC-2021-After-1-1024x683.jpg)
3rd Place – Jessica Flores
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Small-Kitchen-3rd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “Our clients wanted a kitchen that was light and bright and what better way to do that than with shades of white! We installed crisp white countertops and with a subtle pale gray wall, they can now enjoy an inviting, open, modern space that still flows with the rest of their beautiful home!”
Before
![small kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-3rd-Pl-DC-2021-Before-1-1024x768.jpg)
After
![kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-3rd-Pl-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
![tall white storage cabinet with built in microwave](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-3rd-Pl-DC-2021-After-4-1024x683.jpg)
![L shaped kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-3rd-Pl-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![small kitchen with white cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-3rd-Pl-DC-2021-After-1-1024x683.jpg)
Honorable Mention 2020-2021 Design Contest Winner – Jessica Flores
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Small-Kitchen-HM.jpg)
From the Builder: “After a sudden water line break in the kitchen of this young couple’s home, we were called in to the rescue! The clients loved the idea of showing off their unique New Orleans style home so we decided to go with bold, black cabinetry, white marbled quartz, and accented it with teal glass backsplash!”
Before
![small kitchen](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-HM-DC-2021-Before-1-1024x768.jpg)
![Small kitchen with natural cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-HM-DC-2021-Before-2-1024x768.jpg)
After
![L shaped kitchen with black cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-HM-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
![Small kitchen with black cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-HM-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![kitchen with black cabinets and blue backsplash](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jessica-Flores-HM-DC-2021-After-1-1-1024x683.jpg)
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Design Contest winners!
Congrats to all the winners!
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