Each year, BlueStar proudly honors the talented design professionals who create exceptional kitchens across the country through its annual Kitchen Design Competition. This esteemed award celebrates projects that exemplify outstanding design and seamlessly integrate BlueStar’s professional-style appliances for the home. Meet this year’s distinguished panel of judges, who carefully selected six winning kitchens for their exceptional creativity and masterful use of BlueStar’s limitless customization options.
Sarah Jones | Sarah Jones Interior Design | Terrebonne, OR
2024 BlueStar® Kitchen Design Contest Regional Winner
Sarah Jones Interior Design, based in Lake Tahoe, California, and Central Oregon, specializes in creating timeless, livable spaces that connect seamlessly to their natural surroundings. For over two decades, they’ve designed distinctive residential and commercial projects across the West, from lakeside estates and Martis Camp compounds to rustic cabins and private golf community clubhouses. Their collaborative approach ensures every design reflects your vision, lifestyle, and passions, while their commitment to accessibility, integrity, and attention to detail delivers exceptional results on time and within budget. Supported by a trusted network of skilled artisans and craftsmen, they create truly one-of-a-kind interiors.
Mika Frechette | Stoneledge Farm + Home | Burlington, VT
2024 BlueStar® Kitchen Design Contest Regional Winner
Mika’s aesthetic is grounded in the pursuit of modern family living and the use of quality materials and finishes. Her work can be found across Vermont, the Tri-state Area, Montana, and Florida. Mika’s studio in Burlington, Vermont is where her design world is anchored. It is there where her team draws upon her travels and collections to style and design for their amazing clients.
Liz Curry | Liz Curry Studio | South Orange, NJ
2025 Design Hounds Judge
With over 20 years of experience, this designer is known for creating refined, livable spaces that balance dynamic architecture with elegant interiors and attention to detail. Educated at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Parsons School of Design, they served as Studio Director at Meyer Davis Studio, leading high-profile projects for clients including Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and Oscar de la Renta. Their award-winning work has been widely recognized and featured in leading design publications.
