THE SMALL DO-IT-ALL KITCHEN
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Cheryl Carpenter
Poggenpohl Houston
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Regional Award Winner KDC 2013-14


“What do I do with all this space?” That’s the first question designer professionals often ask themselves, before embarking on a renovation project.
Designer Cheryl Carpenter of Poggenpohl had a different question, when she took on a new kitchen project in The Woodlands north of Houston: “How can I do it all in this space?”
The homeowners had a long list of wants – primarily, a highly functional kitchen with plenty of organized storage, seating for the entire family and a concealed bar for entertaining. And oh yes: also integrating the existing column and beam above into the design.
Cheryl’s design did all that and more, incorporating a coffee cabinet, cooking island, bar space and even an electronic niche to house and charge all the high-tech devices that families today are so attached to.
The busy family of four needed plenty of Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer space, within arm’s reach of the dining table. A Wolf microwave drawer was a must with kids for easy access. The Wolf 48” dual fuel range with griddle packs versatile performance into a relatively small footprint. The ice maker and wine storage unit integrate seamlessly into the surrounding cabinetry, concealing the bar when the family is not entertaining.
Cheryl’s inspired design ticked every box for the homeowners, and integrated beautifully with the rest of the house, yet also delivered an absolutely stunning contemporary look. “Gorgeous combination of the ceiling wood and cabinetry finishes!” commented our Kitchen Design Contest judges. We think you'll agree.
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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
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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