Submit Now To Interior Design’s 2026 Best Of Year Awards

Submissions for Interior Design‘s Best of Year Awards—the leading global design awards program—are open, which means the search for this year’s most outstanding designs is officially underway. Celebrating 21 years of design excellence, the Best of Year Awards spotlights innovative projects and products around the globe leading the industry forward. Submit now for your chance to shine.

In addition to our tried-and-true categories, which span residential interiors, commercial spaces, sustainable products, and much more, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S., Interior Design is unveiling a Made in America category. This year’s special category celebrates products that demonstrate the best of American manufacturing, from new launches to a look back at signature pieces with staying power.

Need more convincing to apply? Take a look at how winning an Interior Design Best of Year Award impacts rising stars and industry experts alike and explore our 2025 winners gallery! Not to mention the chance to take part in our highly anticipated Best of Year Awards ceremony in New York on December 10, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen and live-streamed on DESIGNTV.

Make 2026 your year to shine and join Interior Design in ringing in 21 years of industry innovation. General submissions close September 10 and late entries close September 18, 2026. As for students, entry is free so go ahead, share your most innovative product designs with much to gain.

Ready to take home an Interior Design Best of Year Award? Enter your stellar project and product designs today!