Entering the Residential awards
Entering the awards
2026
Celebrating the very best of British design across the UK and a new international award.
Early bird entries close
Benefits of entering
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Publicity and exposure
Shortlisted practices are promoted across the website, email communications, and social media, increasing visibility with prospective private clients and industry peers.
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Credibility and prestige
Being shortlisted or winning a BIID Interior Design Award provides independent recognition from a respected professional body, reinforcing trust and design excellence.
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Shortlisted/Winners logo
Use the official logo on your website and marketing materials to reassure clients making high-value, personal investment decisions.
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Client attraction
Awards recognition helps attract clients who value creativity, design excellence, and professional expertise in residential design.
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Winner's trophy
Winners receive a specially designed trophy to display in your studio or office.
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Personal and team recognition
Celebrates the dedication behind the project, recognising both individual designers and project teams.
how do I enter
Entering is easy! Here's a step-by-step guide:
Entry criteria explained
- Who can participate: Entries are open to interior designers and architects. Both BIID members and non-members can apply. Non BIID members must be UK based. It is possible to join the BIID and then enter the awards.
- Types of eligible projects: Interior design projects from various sectors are eligible, including residential, commercial, and public sector projects. Projects are entered in commercial or residential categories. A reminder of the definitions of the categories can be found here.
- Project completion timeframe: To be considered, the project must have been completed and handed over to the client between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Projects completed outside of these dates are ineligible for entry.
- Client consent: Before entering your project for an award, you must obtain permission from your client to use the photographs and allow the Site Assessor to visit the property (if shortlisted).
- Terms and conditions: Before submitting your entry, please thoroughly review the complete terms and conditions.
Regional categories
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Central London
Greater London
International
Midland and East Anglia
North and North West
Scotland and Northern Ireland
South East
South West and Wales
How are the projects judged?
- All entries will be reviewed by our Shortlist Panel.
- Every shortlisted project will be visited in person by expert assessors from our Site Assessment Panel.
- All shortlisted projects will be submitted for final judging by a separate group, our Judging Panel, to ensure the most rigorous and fair judgement process. They will judge the information supplied by entrants, in addition to feedback from the Site Assessors.
Cost to enter
Early bird prices
From 8th January 2026 up to and including 18th March 2026
£125
For BIID members +VAT
£250
For BIID non-members +VAT
Standard Prices
From 19th March 2026 up to and including 15th April 2026
£175
For BIID members +VAT
£300
For BIID non-members +VAT
Key dates
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