Contrasts in Harmony
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John Starck, Jr.
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Regional Award Winner KDC 2010-12


"When the designer first saw this kitchen, he knew the only way to give his client the kitchen of their dreams was to repurpose the unused hallway adjacent to it. He also knew that if he could unify the spaces and make them function harmoniously it would result in a truly grand space with enhanced flow, hence improving the family’s lifestyle. First, he appropriated a hallway that divided the formal dining from the kitchen, used the space to add a needed wet bar with a wine cooler. Within the kitchen itself, he designed three distinct sections – one for conversation/homework across from the wet bar, another at the work island and the last, a seated dining area for family dinners with added storage in the window seats. Replete with rare Calacatta Borghini veined marble surfaces, coffered ceilings, dramatic lighting, custom light and dark millwork adding visual interest and top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, the composition the designer has created functions as a beautiful family/entertainment hub with 20% more space and 100% more usefulness."
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Kitchen Design Contest 2010-2012
We congratulate all entrants for their excellent work. Winners shared their insights and challenges as they designed kitchens using Sub-Zero built-in or integrated refrigeration and Wolf equipment as the primary design instructions.

- Global Award Winners
- U.S. & Canada Regional Winners
- International Regional Winners
1st Place Traditional
$40,000 prize
1st Place Contemporary
$40,000 prize
2nd Place Any Style
$20,000 prize
3rd Place Any Style
$10,000 prize
Designer's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
People's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
U.S. & Canada Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
View U.S. & Canada Regional Winners
International Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
View International Regional Winners