2023 Design Excellence Awards

Includes Laundry Rooms, Garages, Game Rooms, Lounge, Spa, Bar, Conversion Space, etc.

Total livable square footage

Total livable square footage

Kitchen area in home less than 250 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Kitchen area in home under 250 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Kitchen area in home more than 250 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Kitchen area in home over 250 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Bath area in home less than 60 sq ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Bath are in home less than 60 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Bath area in home over 60 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Bath area in home over 60 sq. ft. Measured by length and width of space.

Must include bedroom and additional related spaces.

Uninhabited single-family home or condo

Requires before and after photos.

Show Specific Examples of versatility and/or accessibility.

Must be detached and mobile.

Must provide proof of graduation on or after April 24, 2017. Must be an installed project. Date of installation must be after graduation date and with-in the 2-year window submission guidelines.

Designed for a specific project; includes any one-of-a-kind custom-made item including millwork, drapery, bed linens, and furniture. Manufacturer’s products not eligible for entry

Projects focusing on environmentally friendly products, installations and/or systems

Independent Living

Assisted care, memory care, nursing care

Medical office, rehab, urgent care, hospital, hospice, etc.

Hotel, Country club, Spa, Restaurant, etc.

Museum, school, library, arena, municipal theater, church, recreation center

One room or area of commercial property

Must provide proof of graduation on or after April 1, 2017. Must be an installed project. Date of installation must be after graduation date and with-in the 2 year window submission guidelines

Designed for a specific project; includes any one-of-a-kind custom-made item including millwork, drapery, bed linens, and furniture. Manufacturer’s products not eligible for entry

Projects focusing on environmentally friendly products, installations and/or systems

Submitted by IP for a specific project; includes any one-of-a-kind custom-made item. Manufacturer’s products not eligible for entry

Upholstery and/or free-standing case goods

Custom made for a specific project or for a new product line, product line must be named.?

Must be permanently installed item, cabinetry, stair railing, fountain, fireplace, stonework etc.

Custom made for a specific project or for a product line, product line must be named (e.g., rugs, tiles, window treatments, bedding, etc.).

Faux finishing, plasterwork, custom wallpaper, murals, etc.

Must be enrolled in an accredited Interior Design program for project to qualify

Must be enrolled in an accredited Interior Design program for project to qualify

Must be enrolled in an accredited Interior Design program for project to qualify