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Interior Design Society Announces 2023 Designer of the Year Award Recipients

Furniture World News Desk on 8/9/2023


On Friday, August 4th members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered at the Marriott Marquis in New York City to honor the winners of the 2023 Designer of the Year competition. The Master of Ceremonies, Carson Kressley, had the audience laughing and celebrating the entire evening.

“The Designer of the Year Awards recognizes excellence in residential interior design from throughout North America. It’s a significant honor to be selected as an award recipient” said Jenny Cano, IDS Executive Director. “We are proud to have these designers as IDS Members.”

Also honored were Joe Calise and John Tudisco, who received the IDS Leadership Award.

The 2023 winners of the Designer of the Year Awards are:

Space Designs

  •  Kitchens $100,000 and above: Studio Steidley
  •  Kitchens $50,000 - $100,000: Jana Schleif Interiors
  • Kitchens $50,000 and below: Teresa De Pinto Scudero
  • Bathrooms $60,000 and above: Bethany Adams
  • Bathrooms $30,000 - $60,000: Elizabeth Ryan Interiors
  • Bathrooms $30,000 and below: Amy Switzer
  • Living Spaces $60,000 and above: StarrMiler Interior Design
  • Living Spaces $30,000 - $60,000: Barbara Owens
  • Living Spaces $30,000 and below: Lynae Wood, Redefine Designs Co.
  • Bedrooms $50,000 and above: Shayla Copas Lifestyle
  • Bedrooms $30,000 - $50,000 (tie): Gina D'Amore Bauerle and Juliana Oliveira
  • Bedrooms $30,000 and below: The Aspiring Home Interiors
  • New Construction: Gina D'Amore Bauerle
  • Whole Home 3,000 sqft and below: Karen Ferreyra
  • Whole Home 3,000 sqft and above: JSF Design Inc.

 

Singular Areas

  • Laundry Rooms, Closets and Pantries: StarrMiller Interior Design
  • Outdoor Spaces: ML Interiors Group
  • Powder Rooms: J Squared Home Designs by Juliana Ewer
  • Children’s Rooms: Michelle Kopfer Roberts
  • Recreation Spaces & Wine Rooms/Cellars: Gina D'Amore Bauerle
  • Dining Rooms: Verce Design
  • Home Office: Susan Hill - Susan Hill Interior Design
  • Entry Way/ Foyer: Susan Hill - Susan Hill Interior Design

 

Specialty Awards

  • Universal Design: Design Vision Studio
  • Sustainable Design: Erica Reiner
  • Sherwin-Williams Sponsor Award: J Squared Home Designs by Juliana Ewer
  • Holiday Design: Baker Design Group
  • Student Design Award: Catherine Petersen
  • Innovative Design Component: Susan Hill - Susan Hill Interior Design
  • Rendering: Tanna Edler
  • Product Design: Barbara Owens

 

IMPACT Awards

  • Individual Impact Award: Ashley Pate, Ashley Pate Interior Design, The House That Built Me
  • Group Impact Award: IDS Houston Chapter 2023

 

 

About the Interior Design Society
The Interior Design Society (IDS) is one of the country’s largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry. IDS is committed to helping interior designers grow their businesses, develop their talents, inspire each other, and impact their communities. Headquartered in High Point, NC, the organization was founded in 1973 by the National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) to support interior designers based within furniture stores. The Interior Design Society has long since expanded its focus to provide support to professional interior design entrepreneurs nationwide.