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Best of Houzz 2022: The Winning Design Projects
The Best of Houzz award winners have been announced. Here are some of the successful designs
Amanda Pollard
27 January 2022
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors and architecture.
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors... More
Each year, we comb through the millions of photos professionals have uploaded to Houzz to find the most popular images in the UK and Ireland. These projects, together with positive customer reviews, mean the professional makes it into our prestigious, annual Best of Houzz Design awards.
The winners are divided into categories covering different parts of the home and different regions. Here, we take a look at a selection of the overall winners, but to see the regional breakdowns and even more winners, you can find everything in one place here.
The winners are divided into categories covering different parts of the home and different regions. Here, we take a look at a selection of the overall winners, but to see the regional breakdowns and even more winners, you can find everything in one place here.
Best of Houzz – overall winners
Multi-functional spaces were a hot topic for homeowners in 2021, as working from home made people rethink their needs. For many, the ideal solution was a garden room like this one designed by Into the Garden Room.
An outbuilding at the end of a garden is great way to add a home office, gym or activity space to a property. This one even has a covered outdoor seating area and an indoor bar.
Multi-functional spaces were a hot topic for homeowners in 2021, as working from home made people rethink their needs. For many, the ideal solution was a garden room like this one designed by Into the Garden Room.
An outbuilding at the end of a garden is great way to add a home office, gym or activity space to a property. This one even has a covered outdoor seating area and an indoor bar.
Best kitchens
Designers on Houzz are reporting a renewed colour confidence among clients, and this kitchen is a subtly stylish example of how to do it well.
The simple design by Green Bird Workshop complements a pastel pink peninsula with calming green perimeter cabinets. Elsewhere, natural wood and undulating zellige tiles bring a lovely textural element to the space.
Designers on Houzz are reporting a renewed colour confidence among clients, and this kitchen is a subtly stylish example of how to do it well.
The simple design by Green Bird Workshop complements a pastel pink peninsula with calming green perimeter cabinets. Elsewhere, natural wood and undulating zellige tiles bring a lovely textural element to the space.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best bathrooms
Our 2022 bathroom trends story highlighted a rise in the popularity of luxurious washspaces. Homeowners are keen to incorporate a relaxing bath and a substantial shower in their bathrooms, as well as some character.
The designers at Finish X have managed to combine all three in this bathroom, positioning a wetroom area alongside a freestanding tub. The beautifully tiled floor and feature wall add that all-important personality to the room.
Our 2022 bathroom trends story highlighted a rise in the popularity of luxurious washspaces. Homeowners are keen to incorporate a relaxing bath and a substantial shower in their bathrooms, as well as some character.
The designers at Finish X have managed to combine all three in this bathroom, positioning a wetroom area alongside a freestanding tub. The beautifully tiled floor and feature wall add that all-important personality to the room.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best living rooms
It’s all about comfort in this living room designed by NFA Architects. Soft upholstery, a cosy blanket and calm, atmospheric lighting all add to the room’s appeal.
As ever with projects designed by a pro, attention to detail makes the space come into its own. The corner sofa, for example, has been made bespoke to fit an angle greater than 90 degrees.
It’s all about comfort in this living room designed by NFA Architects. Soft upholstery, a cosy blanket and calm, atmospheric lighting all add to the room’s appeal.
As ever with projects designed by a pro, attention to detail makes the space come into its own. The corner sofa, for example, has been made bespoke to fit an angle greater than 90 degrees.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best home offices
We’re not all lucky enough to have a dedicated office room at home, so clever ways to integrate a desk into a space are invaluable. Here, Elizabeth Ash Interiors has seamlessly added a work zone to a bedroom.
The key to success was choosing a blue desk to blend into the blue wallpaper and incorporating brown surfaces and brass accents to match the framed tennis rackets on the wall.
We’re not all lucky enough to have a dedicated office room at home, so clever ways to integrate a desk into a space are invaluable. Here, Elizabeth Ash Interiors has seamlessly added a work zone to a bedroom.
The key to success was choosing a blue desk to blend into the blue wallpaper and incorporating brown surfaces and brass accents to match the framed tennis rackets on the wall.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best bedrooms
For some restful bedroom inspiration, this space by Kate Lovejoy Interiors is perfect. Dark walls give the room a calm, cocooning feel, while layered textiles bring in added cosiness.
The fireplace tiles were the starting point for the plum and pink colour palette, which contrasts with the deep teal walls and joinery.
For some restful bedroom inspiration, this space by Kate Lovejoy Interiors is perfect. Dark walls give the room a calm, cocooning feel, while layered textiles bring in added cosiness.
The fireplace tiles were the starting point for the plum and pink colour palette, which contrasts with the deep teal walls and joinery.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best utility rooms
For anyone who loves an organised home, this utility/boot room designed by Holt is the dream.
The shelves are perfectly proportioned to fit boots, shoes, outerwear and household items, and closed storage keeps everything else hidden. There’s even a handy low bench where people can pull their wellies on and off while sitting down.
For anyone who loves an organised home, this utility/boot room designed by Holt is the dream.
The shelves are perfectly proportioned to fit boots, shoes, outerwear and household items, and closed storage keeps everything else hidden. There’s even a handy low bench where people can pull their wellies on and off while sitting down.
- Browse all the UK winners in this category here.
- Browse all the Irish winners in this category here.
Best design photography
Most of the popular images on Houzz are taken by professional interiors or architecture photographers. The photos that stand out are those that are well composed with plenty of natural light.
This kitchen was photographed by Rob Crawshaw Photo, who’s one of the winners of our Best of Houzz photography category. This award celebrates those skilled photographers who showcase the gorgeous renovation projects on Houzz at their best.
Browse beautiful photos from all the winners in all categories and all areas – including internationally – at the Best of Houzz homepage.
Most of the popular images on Houzz are taken by professional interiors or architecture photographers. The photos that stand out are those that are well composed with plenty of natural light.
This kitchen was photographed by Rob Crawshaw Photo, who’s one of the winners of our Best of Houzz photography category. This award celebrates those skilled photographers who showcase the gorgeous renovation projects on Houzz at their best.
Browse beautiful photos from all the winners in all categories and all areas – including internationally – at the Best of Houzz homepage.
Recognising the award winners among the experts
Here’s how our Best of Houzz badges look – keep an eye out for these symbols on an expert’s profile.
Information for professionals
Are you an expert yourself and wondering how you can get a badge or a Best of Houzz award next year? Upload lots of great pictures that show Houzz users what your work is all about. If you don’t have suitable photographs of your projects yet, think about getting professional shots taken – after all, a picture says more than a thousand words.
Are you a homeowner? Click here to find out what a Best of Houzz badge means on a pro’s profile.
Are you a professional? Click here to find out how to win a badge.
Tell us…
Which were your favourite images on Houzz in 2021? Share your picks in the Comments.
Here’s how our Best of Houzz badges look – keep an eye out for these symbols on an expert’s profile.
Information for professionals
Are you an expert yourself and wondering how you can get a badge or a Best of Houzz award next year? Upload lots of great pictures that show Houzz users what your work is all about. If you don’t have suitable photographs of your projects yet, think about getting professional shots taken – after all, a picture says more than a thousand words.
Are you a homeowner? Click here to find out what a Best of Houzz badge means on a pro’s profile.
Are you a professional? Click here to find out how to win a badge.
Tell us…
Which were your favourite images on Houzz in 2021? Share your picks in the Comments.
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