Final Entry Deadline: Thursday 6 August | £585 +VAT
Shortlist Announcement: October 2026
Winners Announcement: November 2026
THE WORLD INTERIORS NEWS AWARDS
CELEBRATING DESIGN EXCELLENCE
The World Interiors News Awards is a prestigious global competition celebrating the best in interior design.
This annual event unites the interior design community, offering a unique platform for industry recognition, innovation and the opportunity to influence the future of design worldwide.
Have you had a groundbreaking project across residential, commercial, or public spaces? Then make sure you enter the WIN Awards 2026.
Final Entry Deadline: Thursday 6 August | £585 +VAT
Shortlist Announcement: October 2026
Winners Announcement: November 2026
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Recognises excellence in the interior design of theatres, concert halls, museums, galleries, cinemas, and immersive spaces that inspire and engage audiences.
Rewards:
- Creative spatial storytelling
- Acoustic and technical innovation
- Visitor experience and accessibility
- Cultural and community impact
Celebrates outstanding interiors that support learning in schools, universities, libraries, and training facilities.
Rewards:
- Flexible, future-proof design
- Support for wellbeing and engagement
- Innovative use of technology
- Inclusivity and accessibility
Honours exceptional interior design in airports, stations, terminals, and related infrastructure enhancing passenger experience and interior design.
Rewards:
- Efficient wayfinding and flow
- Durability and safety
- Integration with local culture
- Sustainable materials and operation
Awards interior design excellence in government buildings, courts, community centres, and public institutions.
Rewards:
- Transparency and openness
- Accessibility and inclusivity
- Durable, functional design
- Civic identity and pride
Celebrates sensitive preservation and restoration of interiors with heritage significance.
Rewards:
- Respect for original fabric
- Adaptive integration of new elements
- Craftsmanship and materiality
- Cultural and historical narrative
Recognises inspiring hospitality interiors that create memorable dining experiences.
Rewards:
- Atmosphere and branding synergy
- Functional flow and comfort
- Innovative material use
- Sustainability and operational efficiency
Awards excellence in guest accommodation interiors including hotels, resorts, and boutique lodgings.
Rewards:
- Guest comfort and wellbeing
- Distinctive identity and storytelling
- Sustainability and durability
- Innovative amenities and technology
Honours interior design excellence in private members’ clubs and exclusive social venues.
Rewards:
- Sophisticated atmosphere and privacy
- Functional layout for social interaction
- Integration of luxury and comfort
- Attention to detail and craftsmanship
Recognises interiors supporting athletic, spa, and wellness activities that promote health and relaxation.
Rewards:
- Functional and flexible programming
- Atmosphere of calm and energy
- Use of natural materials and light
- Wellbeing focus
Awards interior environments in healthcare that enhance patient care and staff wellbeing.
Rewards:
- Infection control and safety
- Comfort and calming design
- Functional efficiency
- Accessibility and inclusive design
Recognises innovative workplace interiors for smaller office environments.
Rewards:
- Space efficiency and flexibility
- Employee wellbeing and collaboration
- Brand integration
- Thoughtful zoning and flow
- Integration of technology and amenities
Celebrates medium-sized office interiors that balance scale with user experience.
Rewards:
- Space efficiency and flexibility
- Employee wellbeing and collaboration
- Brand integration
- Thoughtful zoning and flow
- Integration of technology and amenities
Honours large-scale workplace interiors demonstrating leadership in design innovation and sustainability.
Rewards:
- Space efficiency and flexibility
- Employee wellbeing and collaboration
- Brand integration
- Thoughtful zoning and flow
- Integration of technology and amenities
Recognises creative and flexible internal working environments.
Rewards:
- Adaptability and user comfort
- Creative identity and branding
- Efficient use of space
- Support for wellbeing and productivity
Celebrates internal shared spaces within residential, workplace, or mixed-use buildings fostering community and interaction.
- Inviting and functional design
- Integration of technology and amenities
- Encouragement of social connection
Recognizes individually designed private residences under £1 million that demonstrate exceptional interior design, celebrating creativity, spatial planning, materiality, and functional living solutions tailored to the client’s lifestyle.
Rewards:
- Thoughtful spatial planning
- Material quality and detail
- Personalized lifestyle expression / support
- Innovative use of space
Recognises bespoke private residences over £1 million that exemplify outstanding interior design, highlighting refined material palettes, spatial flow, craftsmanship, and thoughtfully curated environments that elevate everyday living.
Rewards:
- Thoughtful spatial planning
- Material quality and detail
- Personalized lifestyle expression / support
- Innovative use of space
Honours model homes and apartment interiors that inspire buyers through style and functionality.
Rewards:
- Smart space optimisation
- Visual appeal and branding
Recognises large-scale apartment developments that prioritise exceptional interior design, seamlessly combining aesthetic coherence, intelligent space planning, high-quality finishes, and resident-focused functionality to enhance comfort, wellbeing, and liveability.
Rewards:
- Cohesive design language
- Functional common areas
- Community-focused amenities
Celebrates short-term or immersive interiors that create unique, memorable experiences.
Rewards:
- Innovation and originality
- Impactful storytelling
- Flexibility and build efficiency
- Engagement and visitor interaction
Recognises excellence in digital renderings, animations, and visual storytelling for interior projects.
Rewards:
- Creativity and composition
- Effective communication of design intent
- Technical sophistication
Awards projects and practices that embed sustainability deeply into interior design with measurable impact.
- Carbon reduction and energy efficiency
- Responsible sourcing and circularity
- Social responsibility
- Transparent reporting and innovation
- ESG Integration
- Measurable sustainable outcomes
Honours designs that prioritise inclusivity and accessibility across all types of interiors.
Rewards:
- User-centric approach
- Compliance with accessibility standards
- Enhancing user independence
Honours exceptional transformation of existing interiors through retrofit, conservation, and creative reinvention.
Rewards:
- Respect for original structure and fabric
- Innovative spatial adaptation
- Design-led sustainability
- Cultural and functional revitalisation
Recognises retail interiors for small-scale or independent businesses that deliver distinctive customer experiences.
Rewards:
- Brand identity and storytelling
- Functional layout and flow
- Materiality and craftsmanship
- Community and customer engagement
Celebrates large-scale retail environments distinguished by exceptional interior design, where innovative spatial concepts, immersive customer experiences, materiality, lighting, and brand-led storytelling combine to drive both commercial performance and memorable engagement.
Rewards:
- Consistent brand experience
- Efficient circulation and wayfinding
- Visual merchandising integration
HELEN PARTON
World Interior News Editor
"The 2026 World Interior News Awards are the perfect platform for architects and designers to shout about their most compelling work, across a huge range of typologies and project scales. Whether you're behind a boutique hospitality concept or a large-scale commercial transformation, the WIN Awards are here to make sure outstanding design gets the recognition it deserves. It's your chance to get your project in front of one of the industry's most respected judging panels, gaining visibility among peers, collaborators, and potential clients across the world!"
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