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“What excites me most about interior design right now is seeing an industry long rooted in tradition opening to sustainable innovation,” opens Hossein Farmani, President of the INT Interior Design Awards. “For INT 2026, we’re seeking projects that balance timeless principles with contemporary sustainability, whether through reclaimed materials, biophilic design, or spaces that adapt and evolve with their users.”
Founded by the creators of the Architecture MasterPrize, the INT Interior Design Awards was established to provide a dedicated, inclusive, and international platform for interior designers. The program celebrates projects that successfully balance aesthetics, functionality, and human experience, while recognizing innovation across diverse typologies and contexts. The 2025 edition honored award-winning projects from more than 35 countries. INT 2026 continues to strengthen the awards’ position as a global platform dedicated exclusively to excellence in interior design across residential, commercial, public, and hospitality environments.
Submission guidelines
INT 2026 is open to interior designers, studios, and creative practices worldwide! Both completed and conceptual work are welcome across residential, commercial, public, and hospitality categories. Take note that unbuilt work may fall into specific subcategories.
Each entrant may join only one category and submit a single entry in that category, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all. The final deadline for submissions is May 31, 2026.
You may review the full mechanics here.
From L to R: The Bahru House, Ascend Design Pte Ltd, Winner in Apartments & Houses – Apts under 100 sqm, photographed by Studiostacked; Aatma Manthan Museum, Sanjay Puri Architects, INT 2025 Winner in Museum & Exhibition; The Ascend Headquarters—A Place of Variance, Ascend Design Pte Ltd, INT 2025 Winner in Small Commercial Interiors; Watertown Exploratory Labs (WELL) by Elkus Manfredi Architects, 2025 INT Commercial Interior Design of the Year, photographed by Eric Laignel.
Judging and prizes
All qualified entries will form part of a longlist, receiving the INT Official Entry badge that they can use to promote their entry into the award program. Entries that were not selected as winners, but were outstanding among their group, will then advance to the shortlist.
Category winners will receive the INT winners’ logo and certifications. Each of the main categories will recognize only one Interior Designer of the Year.
INT Winners will enjoy:
- INT Trophy for the Interior Designers of the Year
- Extensive global PR coverage
- Certificates and Winner Badges
- Inclusion in the INT Book of Interior Design
All submissions are reviewed by an international jury of interior design professionals and industry experts, selected for their experience and expertise across disciplines. The jury evaluates projects based on design quality, originality, execution, and overall impact.
Deadlines and fees
February 15 – Early Entry deadline, corresponding to a 25% off fee of €225
April 1 to April 20 – Regular deadline, corresponding to a 15% off fee of €255
May 31 – Final Submission deadline, corresponding to a fee of €300
Above: Aux Mille-Voix High School, Patric Sabourin + Hélène Roger + Hugo Gagnon TLA + UN + NEUF, INT 2025 Public Interior Design of the Year. Below: Blue Rock Swim Club, Way of Normal, INT 2025 Winner in Hospitality – Bars, photographed by Eymeric Widling and Melrose Harbor, Redstart Design Build, INT 2025 Winner in Apartments & Houses – House 200 to 400 sqm.
Previous winners
“Our 2025 Public Interior Design winner, Aux Mille-Voix High School, pushed boundaries in Quebec’s educational infrastructure with an innovative inner courtyard design that strengthened community connection,” shares Farmani.
“The winning project reimagined educational infrastructure with an inner courtyard featuring a living tree as its centerpiece, creating a central gathering space that connects students and community members while symbolizing growth and human connection. The innovative design required extensive validation with Quebec’s infrastructure authority, highlighting how award-winning projects push boundaries even within regulated environments,” the program adds.
“Last year’s winners demonstrated how thoughtful interior design can enhance daily life and support communities. They showcased a shift in the industry toward sustainable innovation and user-centered design, with projects ranging from educational institutions incorporating biophilic elements to commercial spaces using reclaimed materials and evidence-based spatial planning.”
“INT 2026 invites interior designers, studios, and creative practices worldwide to submit projects that push boundaries and create impact on how people live, work, and connect.” •
