The competition was stiff, with many excellent projects deserving recognition. But in the end, our team of judges agreed that the selections on the following pages stand out from the rest. (A selection of their comments is quoted at the start of each project write-up.) From warm and rustic to urbane and sophisticated, each of these designs represents the very best of remodeling today. Our warmest congratulations to all the winners.
Best Body of Work
Platinum Award Winners
Whole-House $300,000 to $750,000
Residential interior over $100,000*
Residential Interior over $100,000*
Gold Award Winners
Whole-House $300,000 to $750,000
Residential interior over $100,000
*= two winners in this category
To see the Silver and Bronze award winners, click here.
Thank you to the 2017 Design Awards judges:
Danielle Burger, Owner, Kitchen Vitality Design
Chad Esslinger, Owner, Chad Esslinger Design
Tony Garcia, Co-founder, Asquared Studios
Bryan Henson, President, Allen Construction
Franky Hernandez, Lead Designer, Design Studio 15
Gary Potter, Owner, Potter Construction
Jill Schumacher, Co-founder, RSM Interiors
Billie Senzek, Design Consultant, Rhode Island K&B
Jacob Smith, Designer, Starline K&B Gallery
Kristin Whalen, K&B Designer, Boilard Lumber
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