Best of Year Awards by 3form. Photography by Keith Claytor.
Guided by a wall of dazzling twinkle lights, designers and industry creatives made their way into BlackRock’s Hudson Yards headquarters for Interior Design‘s 19th annual Best of Year Awards ceremony on December 12. Hosted by Editor in Chief Cindy Allen within BlackRock’s expansive theater for the first time, the lively ceremony spotlighted this year’s most impressive projects, products, and student work. “Look where we are; this is amazing,” Allen gushed, kicking off the event. “We are literally in an award-winning project,” she added, noting that the office designed by NBBJ with lighting by Lutron is a previous Best of Year winner.
The awards ceremony, which followed Interior Design‘s 40th Hall of Fame gala the night before, showcased the crème de la crème of design among nearly 2,000 total submissions, about 200 of which were office projects. But first, Allen announced standout Product winners and honorees, sharing the stage with DJ Tony Flow who mirrored the crowd’s upbeat energy. From sleek surfaces to kitchen and bath accents and striking furnishings—think: an occasional table that appears carved from a block of ice—there was no shortage of innovation on display.
Industry creatives also had a say in selecting a few Product winners. This year’s People’s Choice Award featured a tie between Davis Furniture for Tile, which functions as a stool or table, and Astek for the brand’s hand-painted Resonance wall covering.
Cindy Allen gets ready to honor Best of Year Awards winners with trophies by 3form. Photography by Keith Claytor.
Want to know who earned top honors in each category? See Interior Design‘s Best of Year Awards winner’s gallery.
Then the focus shifted to student work, with four honorees and one winner. “Can you believe how beautiful the work is by these students?” Allen said, taking in the imaginative products submitted by emerging designers. Bryce Moon, a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, took home top honors for the Shmello Collection, featuring an inviting, plush armchair.
After a brief pause to connect with friends and colleagues over cocktails, attendees returned to the theater for the Best of Year Awards grand finale: Project winners. With almost 1,200 project submissions sent in from 43 countries, the design industry continues to amaze with its vast breadth of output. From greenery-filled airport terminals to destination-worthy hospitality spaces and intentional offices, the 2024 Best of Year Awards ceremony offered a look at trailblazing projects pushing the industry forward. Did we mention that this year’s Environmental Impact winner—Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion by LMN Architects—features carpeting made from recycled fish nets and water bottles. In the words of Allen, “Wowza!”
Interior Design‘s Best of Year Awards ceremony concluded with a raffle drawing, thanks to Maison&Objet, gifting one lucky attendee a three-day trip to Paris to attend the show. A festive—and celebratory—evening for all.
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Best of Year Awards by 3form. Photography by Keith Claytor.
A very special thank you to our Best of Year Awards partners, who played an integral role in creating the evening’s festivities: Livestream presented by Maison&Objet; Sponsors: Armac Martin, B+N Industries, Kohler, Prostoria, Shaw Contract, and Material Bank, which also offset the carbon footprint of the Best of Year Awards ceremony; Awards Trophies by 3form; Garden Installation by Garden on the Wall.