Exceptional kitchen design brings together personal style, thoughtful functionality, and inspired craftsmanship. Each year, BlueStar’s Kitchen Design Competition celebrates design professionals whose projects exemplify outstanding design and seamlessly integrate BlueStar’s professional-style appliances into home kitchens. For 2026, meet the judging panel of architects and interior designers bringing their distinct perspectives on color, customization, and everyday living to this year’s competition.
Garry and Suzanne Shumaker | Shumaker Design Associates | Evanston, IL
Garry and Suzanne Shumaker bring an integrated approach to architecture and interiors through their Evanston-based firm, Shumaker Design Associates. Their work spans custom residences, historic renovations, and boutique commercial spaces, balancing architectural character with modern livability. Garry’s architectural experience and Suzanne’s architecturally informed approach to interiors unite thoughtful planning, tactile materials, and carefully considered details. Their connection to BlueStar extends beyond this year’s judging panel: the duo selected the brand’s 2026 Color of the Year and designed its 2026 KBIS booth, bringing their perspective on color and cohesive design to both collaborations.
Jenn Feldman | Jenn Feldman Designs | Los Angeles, CA
Jenn Feldman is the founder of Jenn Feldman Designs, a Los Angeles-based interior design studio with projects across the country. Her approach blends classic design principles with a modern point of view, creating layered, highly livable interiors that feel refined and deeply personal. Drawing inspiration from travel, art, and fashion, Jenn balances comfort and elegance with bespoke craftsmanship and architectural detail. From major renovations to ground-up new construction, her studio creates timeless spaces tailored to the people who call them home.
Lindsay Woolf | Woolf Architecture & Interiors | New Orleans, LA
Lindsay Woolf is a licensed architect with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Woolf Architecture & Interiors. Based in New Orleans and licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, she works on projects ranging from custom new homes and whole-house renovations to kitchen and bath transformations. Her respect for historic architecture guides an approach to restoration and development that complements the surrounding community. A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Architecture, Lindsay also draws on her architectural studies and internship in Europe, bringing a broad design perspective to residential spaces.
