The BIID Interior Design Awards 2026 are now open to entries, here’s what you need to know

Entries for the BIID Interior Design Awards 2026 are now open, with a new format for Residential and Commercial entries. Returning for its fifth consecutive year, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced that for the first time entrants will have the opportunity to submit to a dedicated residential or commercial subcategory within the eight regional project categories.

BIID President Liz Bell says, “We are delighted to announce the introduction of a new residential and commercial focus for this year. The addition of these subcategories will enable projects to be evaluated according to their specific specialisms and will acknowledge the wide range of creativity present across various regions. This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to representing diverse perspectives within our industry and uniting interior designers from all disciplines.”

The BIID Interior Design Awards is open to all UK based interior designers and interior architects and, for the first year, the awards is also open to BIID international members. The International Award category will also return to honour exceptional projects completed outside the UK, celebrating the very best in design and the exceptional scope of commercial and residential projects around the world.

The 2026 winners will be announced at the BIID Interior Design Awards 2026 ceremony, taking place for the first time as an evening event, on Thursday 15 October 2026 at the beautiful Drapers’ Hall, London.

For full details and how to enter click here