This year's Design Awards entries provided our panel of judges with a highly varied sampling of projects that ran the gamut from airy kitchens to streamlined baths to repurposed old churches and striking contemporary façades. Plenty of inspiration was on show, but, ultimately, the projects you see listed here are the ones that were the standouts for design, detailing, craftsmanship, and creativity. Take the time to explore each of the winning entries—you won't be disappointed.
2015 Project of the Year
Intelligent Integration—Kitchen Over $100,000
Project of the Year slide show
Platinum Award Winners
Seaside Sensation—Historical Renovation
Cross Gable Connection—Commercial Remodel
Open Invitation—Kitchen $50,000 to $100,000
Al Fresco Attraction—Outdoor Living Over $100,000
Gold Award Winners
Saltbox Transformation—Whole-House Over $750,000
Beguiling Beach Home—Whole-House $300,000 to $750,000
High Light—Whole-House Under $300,000
Be Our Guest—Residential Interior Over $100,000
Wonder Wall—Residential Interior Under $100,000
Perfect Match—Addition Over $150,000
Family Friendly—Addition Under $150,000
Kitchen Transition—Kitchen Over $100,000
Bathing Beauty—Bath Over $60,000
Styled in Stone—Bathroom $30,000 to $60,000
Party Pad—Residential Specialty
Restored to Glory—Historical Renovation
Carriage Trade—Detached Outbuilding
Dynamic Dentistry—Commercial Remodel
Silver Award Winners
Bronze Award Winners
See which projects were the real standouts among this year's wealth of entries, and be inspired
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