Interior Design Society announces 2024 Designer of the Year award recipients

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. 

Kitchen by Terese Poulos, Relic Design

“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

Mehl Home Designs kitchen

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

Bedroom by Deborah Gregg

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

Bathroom design by Susy McBride

Universal Design/Aging in Place: Susy McBride

See Also

Sustainable Design: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors

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

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.

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