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IDS Announces Designer of the Year Award Winners
November 17,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
On November 10, 2021, members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered virtually to honor the winners of the 2021 Designer of the Year competition. The gala also honored Sheree Jeanes who received the 2021 Outstanding Leadership Award.
“The Designer of the Year Awards demonstrates our commitment to recognize the outstanding work of our members nationwide,” shared Jenny Cano, executive director, IDS.
The winners of the Designer of the Year Awards are:
Space Designs:
Kitchens $100,000 and above: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Kitchens $50,000 - $100,000: Kim Bailey Interiors
Kitchens $50,000 and below: Beyond Interior Design
Bathrooms $60,000 and above: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Bathrooms $30,000 - $60,000: Kara Bigos
Bathrooms $30,000 and below: Tanna Edler
Living Spaces $60,000 and above: Liz MacPhail Interiors
Living Spaces $30,000 - $60,000: Jeanne Campana
Living Spaces $30,000 and below: Design Vision Studio
Bedrooms $50,000 and above: Penny Black Interiors
Bedrooms $30,000 - $50,000: Starr Miller
Bedrooms $30,000 and below: Kim Bailey Interiors
Singular Areas:
Window Treatments: Michelle Stimpson
Laundry, Craft, Closets and Pantries: Studio Steidley
Outdoor Spaces: Nicole Arnold
Powder Rooms: Meridith Ranouil
Children’s Rooms: Jeanne Campana
Recreation Spaces: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Dining Rooms: B.Clark Interior Design
Home Office: Christine Conte
Entry Way/ Foyer: Barbara Owens
Specialty Awards:
Universal Design: Kerry McHugh Upton
Sustainable Design: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Sherwin-Williams Sponsor Award: Liz MacPhail Interiors
Holiday Design: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
New Construction: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
Student Design Award: Deb Dunkelberg
Whole Home 3,000 sqft and below: Starr Miller
Whole Home 3,000 sqft and above: Nicole Yee, NY Interiors
IMPACT Awards:
Individual Impact Award: Tanna Edler
Industry Impact Award: Brad Clinard, High Point Financial Design