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The Designer of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in residential interior design and best business practices among Interior Design Society members. The competition includes these predetermined categories:
Space Designs – Winner and First Runner-Up awarded |
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Kitchens |
$50,000 & below |
$50,000 - $100,000 |
$100,000 - $175,000 |
$175,000 and Above |
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Bathrooms |
$30,000 & below |
$30,000 - $60,000 |
$60,000 - $100,000 |
$100,000 and Above |
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Living Spaces |
$30,000 & below |
$30,000 - $60,000 |
$60,000 & above |
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Bedrooms |
$30,000 & below |
$30,000 - $50,000 |
$50,000 & above |
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Whole Home (must consist of at least 4 rooms and include a kitchen and bathroom) |
3,000 sqft and below |
3,000 sqft and above |
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New Construction (must consist of at least 4 rooms and include a kitchen and bathroom) |
3,000 sqft and below |
3,000 sqft and above |
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| Dining Rooms | $30,000 and Below | $30,000 and Above | |||||||
Children’s Rooms and Nurseries |
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Recreation Spaces and Wine Rooms/ Cellars |
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Home Offices |
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Outdoor Spaces |
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Utility Spaces (Laundry, Craft, Pantries, Garage) |
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Entry Way & Foyers |
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Powder Rooms |
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Closets |
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Specialty Awards – Winner awarded |
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Sherwin-Williams Sponsor Award |
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Student Design Award (click here to download student design challenge) |
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Universal Design / Aging In Place |
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Sustainable Design |
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Holiday Design (not limited to Christmas décor) |
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Vacation Rental Design ( Must consist of at least 3 rooms and include a kitchen, bedroom and living space) |
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Innovative Design Component Custom-designed piece or element for a residential project that showcases exemplary design craftmanship. Examples include window treatments, fireplaces, staircases, custom furniture/lighting, art installation, etc. |
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Digital Rendering (may be conceptual or actual) |
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| Product Design- One single, original product from concept to completion | |||||||||
Business Practices – Winner awarded |
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Best Social Media Presence |
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Best Blog |
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Best Website |
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Best Studio Design |
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IMPACT Awards (probono projects) |
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Individual IMPACT |
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Group IMPACT |
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Industry Partner & Sponsor IMPACT |
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