2024 Design Excellence Awards

Entries must focus on a single bathroom within a private residence. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must focus on a single bathroom within a private residence. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must focus on a kitchen in a private residence. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must focus on a kitchen in private residence. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries may include, but are not limited to custom homes, second homes, single family homes, townhomes, apartments and vacation homes. Only new construction projects are eligible.

Entries must focus on a renovation of a private residence. Only renovation projects are eligible. Entries must include before and after photography

Entries must focus on a renovation of a private residence. Only renovation projects are eligible. Entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must focus on any single space that serves a dedicated function. Examples include but are not limited to foyers, bedroom, dining, family room, home office, closet, pantry. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries may include, but are not limited to pools, outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, gazebos. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent.

Entries may include but are not limited to smart lighting, security systems, window coverings, smart cookers, entertainment.

Entries may include, but are not limited to corporate offices, spas, hotels, museums, community centers. Only new construction projects are eligible.

Entries may include but are not limited to doctors’ office, learning spaces, restaurants, salons, lobbies, conference rooms. Only renovation projects are eligible. Entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must focus on any single space that serves a dedicated function. Examples include but are not limited to studios, teaming areas, break rooms, hotel bars, public restrooms. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries may include, but are not limited to public pools, outdoor dining, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, gazebos. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent.

Entries must prioritize accessibility and inclusivity to accommodate diverse user needs. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries must include but are not limited to prioritize environmentally friendly products, sustainability, renewable materials, energy efficiency. New construction and remodeled projects are eligible. Remodeled entries must include before and after photography.

Entries opened to projects that successfully preserve and enhance a historic property. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent.

Entries must demonstrate an innovative product design. Examples include but are not limited to furniture, accessories, art installation, millwork. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent.

Entries must demonstrate a creative use of lighting to enhance the space. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent.

Entries must demonstrate a creative use of color to enhance the space. Process drawings are required to illustrate the designer’s intent. Residential outdoor living furniture design accepted.

Entries submitted by industry professionals or designers for a specific project, but no double entries! Includes but is not limited to any one kind of custom-made items.

Entries who display the best creative use of materials in a space.

Entries who display the best use of Local Art in a space.