October 8, 2024 – High Point, NC – On Wednesday, October 2nd, members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico to honor the winners of the 2024 Designer of the Year Awards. The evening was emceed by Carson Kressley.

“The Designer of the Year Awards demonstrates our commitment to recognizing the outstanding work of our members across North America. Being selected as an award recipient is a significant honor.” said Jenny Cano, IDS Executive Director. “We are proud to have these designers as IDS Members.”
The 2024 winners of the Designer of the Year Awards are:
Space Designs:
Kitchens $175,000 and above: Terese Poulos, Relic Design
Kitchens $100,000 – $175,000: Aguilar Design Studio

Kitchens $50,000 – $100,000: Lynae Wood, Redefine Designs
Kitchens $50,000 and below: Danielle Barnes, DMB Interior Design Build

Bathrooms $100,000 and above: Mehl Home Designs
Bathrooms $60,000 – $100,000: Paulina Hospod
Bathrooms $30,000 – $60,000: Kerry McHugh Upton
Bathrooms $30,000 and below: Mae Reedy Design + Build
Living Spaces $60,000 and above: Krystal Reinhard
Living Spaces $30,000 – $60,000: Studio Steidley
Living Spaces $30,000 and below: Brooke Adler

Bedrooms $50,000 and above: Deborah Gregg
Bedrooms $30,000 – $50,000: Mehl Home Designs
Bedrooms $30,000 and below (tie): Mehl Home Designs and Turk Interiors
Dining Rooms $30,000 and below: Jana Schleif Interiors
Dining Rooms $30,000 and above: Dana Bass Designs
New Construction 3,000 sqft and below: Chelsea Mullen
New Construction 3,000 sqft and above: Melissa Lee, New South Home
Whole Home 3,000 sqft and below: JSF Design Inc.
Whole Home 3,000 sqft and above: Bethany Sundman Adams
Utility Spaces – Laundry, Craft, Pantries, Garage: Christine Gee
Outdoor Spaces: Lori Withey
Powder Rooms: Gina D’Amore Bauerle
Children’s Rooms and Nurseries: Taylor Brislawn
Recreation Spaces & Wine Rooms/Cellars: Gina D’Amore Bauerle
Home Office: Dana Bass Designs
Entry Way/ Foyer: Krystal Reinhard
Specialty Awards
Vacation Rental Design: Bethany Sundman Adams

Universal Design/Aging in Place: Susy McBride
Sustainable Design: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors

Sherwin-Williams Sponsor Award: The Aspiring Home Interiors, Joy Maier
Holiday Design: Ruth Casper Design Studio
Innovative Design Component: Nicole Arnold Interiors

Digital Rendering: Annilee B Waterman
Product Design: Patricia Kennedy
Student Design Award: Melissa DeFrank
Business Practices
Best Social Media Presence: Tanna Edler
Best Blog: JSF Design Inc.
Best Website: Tanna Edler
Best Studio Design: Melissa Lee, New South Home
IMPACT Awards
Individual Impact Award: Haley Kiarash
Group Impact Award: IDS Long Island
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.