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 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 – Grayson Wilson
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bathroom-1st-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “Our clients approached us desiring a traditional update to their dated master bathroom. Each cabinet was selected with practicality and usefulness in mind to fit our clients’ daily routine like a glove.”
Before
![small bathroom with tub](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grayson-Wilson-DC-2021-Before-1-768x1024.jpg)
After
![open bathroom with marble tub](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grayson-Wilson-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
![bathroom with light gray cabinets](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grayson-Wilson-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![bathroom with light gray cabinets and seat](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grayson-Wilson-DC-2021-After-1-1024x683.jpg)
2nd Place Design Contest Winner – Leo Lantz
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bathroom-2nd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “This West End master bathroom was screaming for an update. Our clients wanted a vibrant, stylish, and clean makeover with modern amenities. We were able to design a bathroom configuration to maximize space and functionality.”
Before
![small white bathroom with tub](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leo-Lantz-DC-2021-Before-2-768x1024.jpg)
![bathroom counter with natural wood tones](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leo-Lantz-DC-2021-Before-1-768x1024.jpg)
After
![white kitchen vanity with custom sink](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leo-Lantz-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
![white bathroom with shower](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leo-Lantz-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![white bathroom with shower and seating area](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Leo-Lantz-DC-2021-After-1-1024x683.jpg)
3rd Place Design Contest Winner- Deborah Vileno Esborn
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bathroom-3rd-Place.jpg)
From the Builder: “During the planning stages of a standard bathroom remodel, one of the clients had to have a surgery that resulted in a permanent use of a wheelchair. We reconfigured to accommodate the changes in their lifestyle.”
Before
![small bathroom with tub](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-Before-1-1024x768.jpg)
After
![small white bathroom](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-After-3-1024x683.jpg)
![white bathroom vanity](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-After-2-1024x683.jpg)
![white bathroom vanity](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-After-1-683x1024.jpg)
![small bathroom shower](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-After-4-683x1024.jpg)
![bathroom vanity](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Deborah-Esborn-DC-2021-After-5-683x1024.jpg)
Design Contest Honorable Mention – Jason Jackoniski
![](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bathroom-HM.jpg)
From the Builder: “This bathroom remodel design features Wellborn Saybrook cabinets in Dove color surrounding a beveled and leaded glass window that was added to this space. The backsplash that circles the entire room mimics the same design, as does the glass cover of the vanity lights.”
After
![gray bathroom with shower](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-124441-1024x682.jpg)
![gray bathroom and shower](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-124459-1024x682.jpg)
![gray bathroom vanity](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-124414-1024x681.jpg)
![gray bathroom vanity with double sink](https://old.wellborn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-124334-1024x684.jpg)
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc would like to thank everyone who entered the 2020-2021 Design Contest. We would also like to give a big congratulations to our winners!