The awards were given in five categories of Living room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom and Garden, for the best designs of the past 12 months. There were two winners in each category: a reader homeowner and a professional, whether architect, interior designer or key influencer.
The expert judges set about their task at Sketch London restaurant in Conduit Street, Mayfair.
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A rear kitchen/living extension to a south London home for a young family. “This is the heart of the home,” says Max, “one space for cooking, eating, socialising and study.”
“A calm, relaxing, informal live/work space” — where Lucy’s daughter rides her bike around an island that’s faced with brass sheet.
A bedroom in a late Victorian house in north-west London. The focal point is a classic stick-back Ercol bench which judges said was “brilliantly positioned”.
A “happy, fun-looking room for sharing”. Shené two children love their happy space, the neon lighting in particular.
Colour, pattern and style transformed a “white box” in a new-build two-bedroom apartment in Wandsworth Town.
This living room was inspired by vintage interiors books and magazines, with a peachy colour scheme based on a Seventies powder palette.
“We treated this bathroom more like a spa,” says Dominic. “It is stripped down to bare essentials with sensual materials and careful lighting.”
A “particularly awful” bathroom became a bright and airy space after a total renovation which included adding an opening rooflight.
Theresa turned her patio into a welcoming space, whether for reading solo or having a party.
Jeroen dug out the skinny borders and replaced a shady bed at the back with a shed-cum-office. It took several years to create this “magical private space.”
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 included 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 were 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; Homes & Property digital editor Kristy Gray and interior designer and TV presenter Sophie Robinson. Judging took place at Sketch, London’s most Instagrammable restaurant, on 3 June in the recently redesigned Lecture Room & Library.
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
