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Home Design Awards
Share your home or garden makeover project with us for the chance to win £1,000 worth of prizes
Share your home or garden makeover project with us for the chance to win £1,000 worth of prizes
Whether you're a homeowner or renter, a professional designer, or completely new to home decorating, we want to see the thoughtful ideas you have used for your room or garden makeover project.
Just upload one photo of your finished project in any - or all - of the categories to be in with the chance to win £1,000-worth of prizes: a £400 Bose Smart Home speaker; a collection of crisp, hotel-style bed linen from Tielle Love Luxury, worth £550; and £50 to spend at Sketch London’s two Michelin-starred Lecture Room & Library gastronomic restaurant.
Our expert panel of judges will choose 10 winning projects to featured in Homes & Property and the Evening Standard in July.
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Luxurious and glamorous with metallic touches. The off-black walls, brass taps and statement tiles were a bit of a shock for decorators, but the finished result is a bold and stylish space that works for all the family.
An industrial-chic renovation won best kitchen for Laura, sparking a new career in styling too. Now, the open-plan kitchen extends into the garden, creating a New York-style loft living space in north-west London.
Stephanie won best living room at last year’s London Home Design Awards for her big and bold styling. Reflected rays off a brushed brass sideboard, a striking chandelier and wall spots ensure there is plenty of light.
French-born Emilie was inspired by hotel bedrooms but wanted something more personal for her own space. Light pinks and greens on walls have a calming feel.
Simon's south-facing garden is a "secluded oasis" in which larger shrubs give height while shade-loving ferns at a lower level create a tiered effect. A big mirror at the far end cleverly hints at another garden beyond.
A collection of crisp, hotel-style bed linen from Tielle Love Luxury, including a superking cotton set with duvet cover, sheets and pillow cases; a bundle of eight towels; and two feather and down pillows as used in five-star hotel Claridge's in Mayfair (value £550)
A smart Bose Home Speaker 500, optimised for voice control via Amazon Alexa with integrated Wi-Fi (value £400)
A £50 voucher to spend in The Lecture Room & Library, Sketch London’s gastronomic two Michelin-starred restaurant
Our panel of expert judges includes Janice Morley, editor of Homes & Property; Dan Hopwood, former president of the British Institute of Interior Design; and award-winning design writer Barbara Chandler. Joining them are design journalist and author of Mad About The House Kate Watson-Smyth; Marianne Shillingford, the creative director of Dulux; Thomas Sanderson Product Manager, Laura O’Connell; and interior designer and TV presenter Sophie Robinson. Judging will aptly take place at Sketch, London’s most Instagrammable restaurant, on 3 June in the recently redesigned Lecture Room & Library.
We are looking for colour flair, careful use of space and clever materials – and practicality. Rooms that really work for those who use them most. Barbara Chandler, one of this year’s expert judges, is looking forward to see the real-life homes of our readers and says “personal is the key word”. Clever use of craft and DIY skills, along with adventurous product sourcing, will also be commended.
“Where does everything come from? From markets and charity shops, the high street and DIY superstores to auctions and high-end design boutiques. They all yield items that can make a room unique, a testimony to budgeting, knowledge, determination and resourcefulness," says Chandler. “So good luck to all our wonderful design devotees – and please make sure you tell us everything that makes your entry special."
An open-plan kitchen in north-west London with a New York-loft feel
This industrial-chic renovation sparked a new career in styling for the owner of this home
To save money, the owner sourced products online and shopped around for reclaimed materials
The pinky plaster finish of this bedroom is so flattering, and it's teamed with a soft grey carpet.
Clever storage is built in, while a La Volières aviary-inspired cage pendant lamp makes a style statement.
"Love, love, love the gold [...] and the reflections," said one judge at last year's London Home Design Awards
Striking, bold tiles are offset by off-black walls in the renovated bathroom of this south-east London home
This south-facing garden is a "secluded oasis". Shrubs give height while shade-loving ferns at a lower level create a tiered effect
Sliding doors from the house create “a glazed-in veranda” filled with lanterns, cushions and rugs
A replica fire surround was painted in satin white in this Edwardian semi-detached home
The bold blue walls and blush pink upholstery work well, adding a flash of personality
A striking modern chandelier plus wall spots provide layered lighting
