The 36th annual Interior Design Excellence awards for 2012 was held at the Arizona Biltmore on August 11, 2012 — and only the best-of-the-best, American Society of Interior Designers members received awards based on submitted interior projects.
With more than 20 categories, we’ve narrowed it down to eight and included the following residential, first-place winners in the following categories: singular space, residence less than 3,500 square feet, residence 3,500-6,000 square feet, residence greater than 6,000 square feet, total remodel, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor space.
Congratulations to all of the 2012 ASID Excellence Awards winners!
Singular Space
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First place: Amy Bubier, Allied ASID; AB Design Elements“This was a master bedroom addition designed to be a serene retreat that opens out to the natural desert floor of this stunning Desert Mountain home. The space incorporated part of the homeowners’ extensive African art collection while pristinely concealing a high-tech A/V and smart-home system.” |
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Residence: Less Than 3,500 Sq. Ft.
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First place: Ernesto Garcia, ASID; Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC“This project proves that it only takes a few well-designed and well-made furnishings to convey beauty, harmony and |
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Residence: 3,500 – 6,000 SQ. FT.
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First place: Charles Glover, Allied ASID; Charles Glover InteriorsCharles Glover Interiors specializes in new construction and major residential renovation projects — with clients ranging from athletes to CEOs. |
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Residence Greater Than 6,000 SQ. FT.
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First place: Angelica Henry, ASID; Angelica Henry Design“This modern British invasion came to life through the use of bright, eye-popping color and highly graphic, yet whimsical, design. The clients, originally from England, wanted something to remind them of home while making a bold, even daring, design statement!” |
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Total Remodel
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First place: Claire Ownby, ASID; Ownby Design“Our clients wanted a soft, minimal aesthetic. We accomplished this by layering textured stone materials, warm woods and clean-lined furniture.” |
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Kitchen
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First place: Anita Lang, Allied ASID; IMI Design Studio“This modern, mountain home’s kitchen provides for the chef’s every needs, with two induction cook tops and two gas cook tops, alongside a 36” fridge and a 36” freezer. This is also the perfect place to entertain, with its full bar and beverage counter, as well as an ice maker hidden neatly behind the strong architectural lines and beautiful raw steel of this amazing space.” |
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