Design Excellence Awards 2026

Gathering hub with mixed seating and layered light; clear sightlines to offices and work bars enable quick resets without noise spill into focus areas.

Visible welcome: glass identity, lounge seating, and a student at the help desk signal an open, student-focused front door.

Bar Areas: Two strategically placed bars accommodate busy game days and thoughtful circulation of guests. Cambria quartz countertops, custom designed shelving with LED lighting, cork wallcovering, and a reeded wood bar front provide a playful mix of materials that are durable and low-maintenance.

Inviting clinic lobby designed to create a warm, professional, and welcoming first impression for patients and visitors alike.

Confidence begins here—soft light, privacy, and color make fittings feel like friendly styling sessions. Guests linger, laugh, and leave smiling.

Overall Bathroom: Thoughtful layout, spatial optimization, and layered lighting create a serene, transitional retreat that feels larger and more functional than its 100-square-foot footprint.

A playfully designed bathroom with a vanity for two, tub/shower combo and storage shelving.

Lafayette Bay Primary Bath - Vanity One W/Make-up

Subtle blues and soft textures create a peaceful retreat with deck access overlooking the lake. Casual elegance meets modern touches creating a soft contemporary experience.

Expansive windows frame panoramic skyline views, forming the natural focal point of the suite. Layered neutrals, warm caramel tones, and matte black millwork create a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere.

This image highlights the kitchen and its connection to the outdoor views. The pantry is seen at the far back.

Lafayette Bay Kitchen

Large windows at the kitchen sink and adjacent great room showcase the natural prairie landscape the home was inspired by.

Every inch has been scrutinized and re-imagined. Originally a sea of honey oak, now there are thoughtful layers of sophisticated, yet inviting details.

The interior designer and team collaborated with the architectural designer and the builder to design a new layout for the kitchen and dining area.

A previously underutilized niche was converted into a stylish bar area, featuring mirrored glass tiles and black cabinetry, complemented by a granite countertop matching the fireplace surround.

Great Room

This living space had to feel cozy and relaxing but also allow room for the grandkids. Textiles and furnishings were designed for high performance.

Lafayette Bay Front Exterior with Gambrel Rook, Screened Porch, Upper Deck off Primary Bedroom, Natural Stone Accent and Shake Siding

Overall Television built-in

The Castle boasts an avant-garde theatre with a touch of whimsy. Stationary drapery panels add a textural layer infused with bold color.

The lounge is a truly original space, seamlessly marrying turn-of-the-century architecture with a modern aesthetic.

Awash in light, this great room offers respite, whether reading a book or watching a movie. Subtle textures and textiles create a soft, modern interior.

Original lodge design cues abound, like the Dutch Door at the main entry. The clients requested ‘a perfect wooden box’ for the interior.

The lake side facade maximizes the views and connections to nature with large triangular and trapezoidal windows. The views give priority to the main living space, kitchen and primary bedroom. A deck sits beyond the kitchen with outdoor seating.

Like the Pop of Champagne! A Party Room replaces a dreary laundry room. Mondrian-Inspired palette for our Art Collectors. Beverage fridges replace original laundry machines for efficient remodel.

Color psychology in action: this blue-green hue evokes peace, renewal, and balance—perfect for a home designed for relaxation and connection.

Luxurious banquette seating is framed by custom tambour walls and a leather strap installation for visual privacy with an avant-garde edge.