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Best of Houzz Awards 2018: And the Winners Are...
Here is a peek into our star-studded list, voted as most favourite spaces by Houzz readers
Aditi Sharma Maheshwari
24 January 2018
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As Houzz users browse through, bookmark, share and like pictures, the popularity of these frequently visited images start increasing. Over time they emerge as favourites. That’s where the Best of Houzz awards come in. Based on the highest number of saves throughout the year, the winning architects, interior designers and photographers are determined and awarded a Best of Houzz badge on their individual profiles. So, the next time you land on a design professional’s page and spot the badge, you can be sure that you have come across someone special.
Here we feature 20 designers and spaces from the winner list. To see all the Best of Houzz winners by region and category, click here.
Here we feature 20 designers and spaces from the winner list. To see all the Best of Houzz winners by region and category, click here.
Winner (living room): Khosla Associates
This is a colour-happy living room filled with the comfortable furniture, eye-catching art and designer lights. Who wouldn’t love to spend the day here?
Take a tour of this Banglore home
This is a colour-happy living room filled with the comfortable furniture, eye-catching art and designer lights. Who wouldn’t love to spend the day here?
Take a tour of this Banglore home
Winner (home office): iStudio architecture
All-white, super organised and streamlined, this clutter-free study/office space has a nice outdoor view too… working at home couldn’t be more fun.
All-white, super organised and streamlined, this clutter-free study/office space has a nice outdoor view too… working at home couldn’t be more fun.
Winner (home theatre): Trescent Lifestyles
Why bother taking a trip to the cinema hall when there’s one right at home? Comfortable and bright sofas, acoustic panelling and a snug setting create a perfect space for movie viewing, popcorn and soda.
Why bother taking a trip to the cinema hall when there’s one right at home? Comfortable and bright sofas, acoustic panelling and a snug setting create a perfect space for movie viewing, popcorn and soda.
Aamir and Hameeda Associates
We love this room highlighted by its laid-back luxury, sink-in seats, an eye-catching blue hue and an enticing library of DVDs kept in the background. A perfect setting for movies and Netflix.
We love this room highlighted by its laid-back luxury, sink-in seats, an eye-catching blue hue and an enticing library of DVDs kept in the background. A perfect setting for movies and Netflix.
Winner (garden): The Orange Lane
This is a winning outdoor scape ideal for socials where the main deck is flanked by lush green lawns and custom seating – one created against the wall and the other, a dining table built under the expanse of a large banyan tree.
This is a winning outdoor scape ideal for socials where the main deck is flanked by lush green lawns and custom seating – one created against the wall and the other, a dining table built under the expanse of a large banyan tree.
Winner (kids): Fadd Studio
Here is a study area that accommodates fun and work. Open wall shelves in unconventional shapes allow toys to be placed neatly while a table for two with separate drawers encourages study time.
Check out these innovate designs for kids study tables
Here is a study area that accommodates fun and work. Open wall shelves in unconventional shapes allow toys to be placed neatly while a table for two with separate drawers encourages study time.
Check out these innovate designs for kids study tables
Winner (sunroom): SPASM
Perforated corten screens form jalis that take their cue from the architectural fabric of Sarkhej ruins and the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad. The patterned, filtered light add dynamism to the room.
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Perforated corten screens form jalis that take their cue from the architectural fabric of Sarkhej ruins and the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad. The patterned, filtered light add dynamism to the room.
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Winner (kitchen): KNS Architects
This futuristic, all-white kitchen with an extended dining space gets a burst of orange through seating and accessories. Plus the animated, bubble-style lights add a surreal quality to the space.
This futuristic, all-white kitchen with an extended dining space gets a burst of orange through seating and accessories. Plus the animated, bubble-style lights add a surreal quality to the space.
Winner (dining room): Praxis
This super stylish dining room’s custom-made chandelier contrasts with the simple lines of the space. Plus the recessed lighting brings in more sheen.
Browse through images of this dreamy Banglore home
This super stylish dining room’s custom-made chandelier contrasts with the simple lines of the space. Plus the recessed lighting brings in more sheen.
Browse through images of this dreamy Banglore home
Winner (home bar): Abin Design Studio
A corner in the room rings in G&T time with a reflective bar island, tall stools and photographs plus art encased in different frames.
A corner in the room rings in G&T time with a reflective bar island, tall stools and photographs plus art encased in different frames.
Winner (bedroom): Architecture BRIO
This clean, straight-line bed accentuated with a vibrant painting also has a massive backdrop that adds texture and height to the bedroom. Neutral flooring and large windows ensure the vibe is relaxed and peaceful.
This clean, straight-line bed accentuated with a vibrant painting also has a massive backdrop that adds texture and height to the bedroom. Neutral flooring and large windows ensure the vibe is relaxed and peaceful.
Winner (corridor): Khosla Associates
So many eye-catching elements in a single corridor: The yellow sandstone flooring, wood and stone roof and a sleek custom bookshelf.
So many eye-catching elements in a single corridor: The yellow sandstone flooring, wood and stone roof and a sleek custom bookshelf.
Winner (pool): Usine Studio
A pretty, twinkling outdoor space enhanced with a zen-like pool surrounded by greenery – a go-to spot for leisurely Sundays.
A pretty, twinkling outdoor space enhanced with a zen-like pool surrounded by greenery – a go-to spot for leisurely Sundays.
Winner (design photography): Hemant Patil Photography
Nicely captured and framed – a snug living room in tones of brown and white is highlighted with contemporary Indian art.
Nicely captured and framed – a snug living room in tones of brown and white is highlighted with contemporary Indian art.
Winner (exterior): Architecture BRIO
This house built in limestone in ‘coarsed’ pattern blends with the countryside, and looks as if it’s rising out of the ground.
Know more about this Karjat home
This house built in limestone in ‘coarsed’ pattern blends with the countryside, and looks as if it’s rising out of the ground.
Know more about this Karjat home
Winner (family room): Dipen Gada and Associates
A courtyard is converted into a lounge-cum-living room with ample seating. The white swing gives the space a traditional touch.
A courtyard is converted into a lounge-cum-living room with ample seating. The white swing gives the space a traditional touch.
Winner (balcony): Linear Concepts
This balcony gets a double thumbs up from us. See the detailed lattice work that envelopes the balcony and gives it a dynamic look. The swing and chairs transform this balcony into a sun room too.
This balcony gets a double thumbs up from us. See the detailed lattice work that envelopes the balcony and gives it a dynamic look. The swing and chairs transform this balcony into a sun room too.
Winner (kitchen): Studio Nishita Kamdar
A kitchen with retractable glass doors can cordon off the area when required or be opened to create an open-plan space. Plus we love the extended breakfast counter for quick, short meals.
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A kitchen with retractable glass doors can cordon off the area when required or be opened to create an open-plan space. Plus we love the extended breakfast counter for quick, short meals.
Want to see the rest of this Mumbai home?
Aum Architects
This U-shaped kitchen in light tones is bright with clean-lined cabinets and countertops. The upper part is kept free of shelves or storage, maximising the volume of the galley kitchen.
This U-shaped kitchen in light tones is bright with clean-lined cabinets and countertops. The upper part is kept free of shelves or storage, maximising the volume of the galley kitchen.
Winner (staircase): Studio Vistara
The crisp staircase offers ample space under it for prayer time. The terrazzo flooring in grey, white, blue and burnt orange is specially sourced and custom-laid.
Know more about this house’s design
Read more:
50 of the Best Indian Homes on Houzz
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Which projects/pros are your favourite on Houzz India? Tell us who they are and why you like their work in the Comments below.
The crisp staircase offers ample space under it for prayer time. The terrazzo flooring in grey, white, blue and burnt orange is specially sourced and custom-laid.
Know more about this house’s design
Read more:
50 of the Best Indian Homes on Houzz
Tell us:
Which projects/pros are your favourite on Houzz India? Tell us who they are and why you like their work in the Comments below.
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