August 8, 2023 – High Point, NC – 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.
