Discover the Northern Design Awards 2026 winners, celebrated at Chester Cathedral, with winning project photographs, designers and project partner credits.
Northern Design Awards · 12 November 2026 · Chester Cathedral
Exceptional design. Shared recognition.
Meet the winners of the Northern Design Awards 2026. Celebrated at Chester Cathedral, these projects and people showcase the creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration shaping our design community.
Congratulations to every winner and to the project partners whose expertise helped bring these achievements to life.
Discover all of this year’s shortlisted projects: View the 2026 finalists
2026 Winner · Workplace Design
Bluesky Design Interiors
In partnership with Trombé
Project PartnersBWP; Crookes Walker Consulting; Overbury; BA Joinery; Boss Design; James Burleigh; Allermuir; Senator; Naughtone; Sixteen3; Bisley; Audo Copenhagen; Muuto; Orangebox; Modus; Spacestor; Frovi; Forbo; Interface; Optima; Egger; Howdens; Ultrafabrics; Claybrook; Domus; Dulux; Corian; Acupanel; Knauf; Autex Acoustics
2026 Winner · Restaurant & Bar Design
Novo Design
In partnership with Trombé
Project PartnersCamelot Construction; Leagate; Westmill Landscapes; Indigo Art; Illumination Lighting; Trading Spaces Furniture; Rug Couture; Jamesons Seating; Harris and Hiscok
2026 Winner · Leisure Hospitality Design
Ryder Architecture
In partnership with The Cheshire Magazine
Project PartnersFreight Island; STP Ltd; Intergrated; Jenson Hughes; Civic Engineers; Rihbell; Sharps Redmore; Take 1 Scenic
2026 Winner · Destination Hospitality Design
GT3 Interiors
In partnership with The Cheshire Magazine
Project PartnersIdentity Consult; Brims Construction; BA Joinery; HRH Furniture; Havwoods; Color Landscape; Utopia Projects; Versital; Silent Gliss; Lutron; Balsan; Tektura; Vescom; Camira
2026 Winner · Retail Design
The Space Whisperer
In partnership with The Interior Design Business Podcast
Project PartnersBridge Hayes; Kevin Lomax Joinery; Northwest Electric; Omnia Plumbing; Casa Ceramica; HENDRY HOME; B secure LTS; INSPIRED Lighting
2026 Winner · Civic & Community Design
Unit3 Design Studio
In partnership with The Interior Design Business Podcast
Project PartnersLiverpool University
2026 Winner · Commercial Design
Wright Landscapes
Project PartnersCasa Ceramica; London Stone; Cheshire Swimming Pools and Spas (CSPAS); Garden House Design; Renson; In-lite / Landscape Plus; Atelier Luux; Cubic Outdoor Living; Torc Pots; Schellevis; Lyons Stonework; Higold; Cane-line; Sauna Spec; Pickmere Nursery
2026 Winner · Adaptive Reuse
E3 Architecture
Project PartnersStudio Two; Mere Development Group; Betts Associates; EKPS; Concept Design Associates; Manchester Brick Specialists; PMF Roofcraft Limited; Society Studios
2026 Winner · Classic Interior Design
TXTURED
Project PartnersConcept Design and Build; The Boutique Draper; Casa Ceramica; Soho Home; Havwoods; Chesneys; Architile; Viero; Ca’Pietra; Restoration Hardware; De Le Cuona; Nordic Knots; The Rug Company; Six The Residence; COAT Paints; KQC Carpets; Visual Comfort; Arte; Romo; Corston Architectural; Jordan Alexander Bespoke
2026 Winner · Contemporary Interior Design
PHINA
Project PartnersTag Building Developments; Home Control; Eka Décor; Style Flooring; Emily James; Stonecraft; LSM Architecture; Porter Teleo; Tom Faulkner; Piotr Dabrowa; Dedar; Julian Chichester; Apparatus Studio; Kit Miles; Palet Co.; Lapicida; Arte; Masureel; Cosentino; Zimmer + Rhode; Nobilis; Fornasetti; Heathfield & Co; Pierre Frey; Cole & Son; Zoffany; Jacaranda; Kelly Wearstler; Alternative Flooring; Cassina; Elitis; Farrow & Ball; Christopher Farr; Gilly Nicolson; Porta Romana; Rubelli; Silkwood; Thibaut; Turnberry Rug Works
2026 Winner · Residential Renovation
Elena Rubino Design
Project PartnersDiane Berry; KQC Flooring Specialists; Holmes Bespoke; Cheshire Tile & Bathroom; Stonehaus Bathrooms Knutsford; The Boutique Draper; PHOS Lighting; Cheshire Bespoke Glass Doors
2026 Winner · Residential Extension
Fabric Design Group
Project PartnersIsola Garden Design; Webb Yates Engineers; Fabric Design Group (Interiors); Detail Design (part of Fabric Design Group)
2026 Winner · New Build Home
Scott Donald Architecture
Project PartnersTrue North Construction; Bell Munro Consulting; The Furniture Practice; Liquid
2026 Winner · Residential Development
Blueoak Estates
Project PartnersFalconer Chester Hall Architects; Manor Builders; Zest Kitchens; PAD; Ginger Nest; LOFT
2026 Winner · Heritage Restoration
Noble Projects
Project PartnersStudio SDA Architects; Jeffrey Bell Architects; Studio Havn; Barnes Walker
2026 Winner · Compact Space
Claire West Interior Design
Project PartnersWainwright Furniture; Barlows; Spring Decorators; Tyson Lighting; Lynne Kelly; MBS Blinds; DM Tiling; Darren Chung; Soho Home; Collection Seven; Zinc Textiles; Romo; Six the Residence; Arte; Omexco; Orac; Crucial Trading; Lights & Lamps; Bert & May; Matilda Goad; Silestone; Nordic Knots
2026 Winner · Outdoor Living Space
Bestall & Co
Project PartnersHarry Richmond & Partner Ltd; Okrafo-Smart Architects
2026 Winner · Commercial Spa & Wellness Design
Guncast & KLAFS UK
In partnership with Spa Design & Build
Project PartnersGary McGuigan; ICA Studio; PSA Building Service Engineers; Partington Associates; RDA Associates; Crow Wood
2026 Winner · Residential Spa & Wellness Design
Rachel McLane Ltd
In partnership with Spa Design & Build
Project PartnersBlackbird & Wren Limited; Bramhall Blenkharn Leonard
2026 Winner · Bathroom Design
TXTURED
In partnership with Casa Ceramica
Project PartnersOtto Tiles; Surge Electrical; Mandarin Stone; Soho Home; Armac Martin; West One Bathrooms; Urban Painting; Bauwerk
2026 Winner · Kitchen Design
Trig Kitchens + Interiors
In partnership with Casa Ceramica
Project PartnersJ&S Painters and Decorators; Lick; Interior Stone Design; Pooky Lights
2026 Winner · Bespoke Design
J Carey Design Ltd
Project PartnersJRL Midgard; Project Studio; Weedon Architects
2026 Winner · Emerging Talent
TXTURED · Simon Mayhew
Recognising the studio’s distinctive work and achievements since its launch in 2023.
To our winners, finalists, judges, sponsors and everyone behind this year’s projects: thank you for being part of the Northern Design Awards 2026.
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