MILLWORK
First Place
Cottage Home
Photo by: Next Door Photos
This custom home showcases exceptional millwork that blends craftsmanship with refined elegance. The kitchen features inset cabinetry with clean Shaker profiles, while a custom range hood with integrated trim detailing pairs beautifully with the herringbone tile backsplash. The island is framed with detailed paneling, a built-in banquette offers a cozy dining nook framed by lake views, and custom moldings tie the space together. In the living and dining areas, the millwork shines through in the intricate coffered and circular ceiling designs.
Second Place
CBI Design Professionals
Photo by: Erin Attwood
Third Place
M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
STAIR & RAILING
First Place
CBI Design Professionals
Photo by: Beth Singer
The homeowner often described and referred to this property as an “oasis,” and that concept was used as inspiration for this staircase. Bent spindles form the shape of an eye, while the circular iris represents the “oasis” inspiration in this custom fabricated iron balustrade. The unique motif was also repeated in custom window detailing throughout the home. The overall shape of the stairs, when looked down upon from the uppermost level, echoes the motif.
Second Place
CBI Design Professionals
Photo by: Beth Singer
Third Place
Sidock Group Inc.
Photo by: Howard Doughty
FLOORINGS/RUGS
First Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Veechio
In a dark and moody lower level, a beautiful rug becomes a vital centerpiece. The rug anchors the room, creating a contrast that allows the spaces between the furniture and architectural elements to stand alone yet feel connected. Creamy white jagged shapes offer relief amidst the darker tones, and a delicate gray balances the espresso and onyx. By blending textures and colors thoughtfully, the rug plays an essential role in achieving a space that’s warm, sophisticated, and balanced.
INTERIOR USE OF STONE OR TILE
First Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Veechio
Crafted from exquisite jadestone marble, an impressive vanity appears to effortlessly hover, adding a sense of modern elegance to the contemporary powder room. The jadestone’s surface is a masterpiece of nature: chartreuse ribbons mingle among a swirling mix of icy whites, silvery ripples, and deep blacks. Marble, a timeless symbol of tradition and refined taste, subtly reacts to its surroundings, adding depth to its beauty. The understated glow from the onyx and alabaster lighting accentuates the marble’s intricate patterns.
Second Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Veechio
Third Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTING
First Place
Cottage Home
Photo by: Next Door Photos
Adramatic lighting installation cascades through all three levels of an open stairwell, and each illuminated glass orb seems to float effortlessly in midair, creating a sense of elegance and movement. In the main living area, a striking onyx feature, backlit to perfection, frames the TV, casting an ambient radiance that enhances the clean, contemporary fireplace design. Statement chandeliers in the living and kitchen spaces serve as sculptural focal points, and are bold yet refined.
Second Place
Cottage Company Interiors
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
FIREPLACE
First Place
CBI Design Professionals
Photo by: James Haefner
The owner wanted to update the fireplace to keep the diverse feel of the rest of the home. Exposed brick was plastered over, and the firebox opening was softened into a circular shape. An internationally known pewabic tile company was commissioned to provide the ceramic tile insets on each side of the fireplace opening, as well as the tiles for the hearth. Finally, the upper sections of the fireplace were resculpted into a more gracious curve.
CUSTOM CABINETRY OR FURNITURE
First Place
M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
At first glance, the study appears to be a traditionally elegant room, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins that frame the space and provide generous shelving for the homeowners’ extensive book collection. But one section of cabinetry is more than it seems: Within the shelving lies a fully integrated secret door that reveals a custom-crafted circular staircase leading to a private lower-level corridor and wine cellar. This study is more than a room; it’s an experience.
Second Place
Authentic Kitchen & Design
With M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
Third Place
Creekside Companies
Photo by: Brian McDonald
