Wendy Glaister Named Finalist for HGTV Designer of the Year

August 20, 2024  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

President and founder of luxury design firm Wendy Glaister Interiors, Glaister remarked, “To say that we are blessed to do what we do is an understatement. So many opportunities exist to make a special place for our clients and their families. I am so grateful for the faith that our clients place in our vision. We are extremely grateful that our projects are receiving national attention.”

HGTV hosts their annual Designer of the Year Awards which celebrates interior designers, architects and landscape architects who create beautiful spaces.

This year's (6) award categories are Kitchen + Dining,  Color + Pattern, Waterside Retreats, Countryside Escapes, Dramatic Before and Afters, and Outdoor Oasis. The first round of finalists are selected before the live voting period begins on Aug 20 at 9 am ET and ends on Sept 26 at 5 pm ET on their website.

Wendy Glaister Interiors, Outdoor Oasis features a design with a four seasons concept and multiple areas for entertaining. The exquisite design leaned heavily on Valley Fire Place, a local retailer for their expertise in creating the ultimate outdoor chef’s kitchen. With a kitchen design that features Blaze outdoor appliances and grills, plumbing and fixtures by Brizo, and Nature Kast custom outdoor cabinets. Double 12’ kitchen islands feature waterfall edge details in Taj Mahal quartzite honed by Stone Company MSI.

Additional furniture and fixtures were provided by:

·       Nick Heckendorf, Metal Craft

·      Lighting Designer, Carrie Arnold

·      Phillips Lighting & Home

·      Fanimation

·      Hubbardton Forge 

·      Kuzco Lighting

·      Manufacturer Lee Industries

·      Slater's Home Furnishings

During the project photoshoot and celebration party, Wendy’s clients exclaimed, “We never even really go inside anymore, we love it so much! Our outdoor oasis is a dream come true.”

So far this year, Wendy Glaister Interiors has been awarded as a 2024 Finalist - ARTS Awards Interior Designer of the Year, 2024 Best Outdoor Space ASID ANDYZ Award, LUX Life - 2024 Best California Residential Design Firm, Best of 209 - 2024 Gold Award Best Interior Design, NKBA’s Person of the Year - Praise Worthy Pick, and 2024 Best of Houzz for Service & Design. 

In addition to Wendy’s firm's being awarded for their residential and commercial excellence the national attention Wendy is receiving has afforded her exciting opportunities. From traveling the country speaking about the business of interior design and overcoming obstacles, that has led to her being named a Brand Ambassador for International Plumbing brand, Zip Water.

Be sure to visit the link below to cast your vote for the People’s Pick on HGTV. HGTV Designer of the Year Voting.