On Sept. 30, members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to honor the winners of the 2026 Designer of the Year Awards. The evening was emceed by Carson Kressley.
“This year’s Designer of the Year Award winners showcase the creativity, thoughtful problem-solving and attention to detail that make residential design so meaningful,” said Jenny Cano, IDS executive director. “We’re proud to recognize their exceptional work and celebrate the many ways our members create spaces that enrich their clients’ lives.”
The 2026 winners of the Designer of the Year Awards are:
Space Designs
Accessory Dwelling Unit: Design Lifestyles
Bathrooms 75 square feet and Below: Monica McCaskill Interiors
Bathrooms 76–125 square feet: Dorian Bolick / Red Door Living
Bathrooms 126–200 square feet: Partum Interiors – Dominika Chanc (pictured above)
Bathrooms 201 square feet and Above: J Squared Home Designs by Juliana Ewer
Powder Rooms: Krystal Reinhard
Krystal Reinhard
Bedrooms 150 square feet and Below: Kat Black Interiors
Bedrooms 151 – 300 square feet: Angela Rennie
Bedrooms 301 square feet and Above: Dana Bass Designs
Dining Rooms 200 square feet and Below: Elizabeth Ryan Interiors
Dining Rooms 201 square feet and Above: Debbe Daley
Entry Way & Foyers: Sabina Kunitsyna and Brittnie Giles
Health & Wellness Space/Home Gym: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Home Bar / Wine Cellar: Deborah Gregg Interiors
Home Office / Studio / Craft 150 square feet and Below: Studio Steidley
Home Office / Studio / Craft 151square feet and Above: Leah S Mamone
Kid & Teen Rooms: Baker Design Group
Kitchens 250 square feet and Below: Brittnie Giles and Sabina Kunitsyna
Kitchens 251 – 350 square feet: Haus of Blaylock
Kitchens 351 – 500 square feet: Studio Steidley
Kitchens 501 square feet and Above: Melissa Trivette
Melissa Trivette
Living Spaces 150 square feet and Below: Michelle Yorke
Living Spaces 151 – 300 square feet: Debbe Daley
Living Spaces 301 – 450 square feet: Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors
Living Spaces 451 square feet and Above: Dana Bass Designs
New Construction 3,001 square feet and Above: Jana Schleif Interiors
New Construction 3,000 square feet and Below: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Nurseries: Clarissa Oleksowicz
Outdoor Spaces – Furnishings and Decor: Dana Bass Designs
Outdoor Spaces – Furnishings & Construction: Megan Long
Pet Feature: Debbe Daley
Recreation Spaces 500 square feet and Below: Dana Bass Designs
Recreation Spaces 501 square feet and Above: Gina D’Amore Bauerle
Utility Spaces 150 square feet and Below: Kendra Stewart
Utility Spaces 151 square feet and Above: Bellisa Design
Whole Home 3,001 square feet and above: Christine Cook, EP Interior
Whole Home 3,000 square feet and below: Debbe Daley
Specialty Awards
Digital Rendering: TAB Interior Designs
Holiday Design: Dana Bass Designs
Product Design: Shayla Copas Lifestyle
Sherwin-Williams Award: Amy Owens, Hidden Gem Design Group
Smart Home / Technical Lighting Feature(s): Sights-N-Sounds and Keith Baltimore
Student Design Award: Lisa Le
Sustainable Design: Erica Reiner
Unique Design Element (tie): Old Soul Design Studio and Meehan Giacone Design
Universal Design / Aging in Place: Susy McBride
Vacation Rental Design: Design Vision Studio
Value Design: J Squared Home Designs by Juliana Ewer
Business Practices
Best Social Media Presence: Veronica Ferro, Britt Hinrichs
Best Studio Design: Angela Rennie
Best Website: Mae Reedy Build + Design
IMPACT Awards
Group IMPACT Award: Rhobin DelaCruz Designs | The Design Besties
Individual IMPACT Award (tie): Fredric Alexander and Ryan Williams
Industry Partner or Sponsor IMPACT Award: Heritage School of Interior Design Dallas
All winners and runners-up are also listed on the Interior Design Society website.
