IIDA Announces Winners of Fourth Annual WestEdge Design Fair Product and Booth Awards

CHICAGO — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is honored to announce the winners of this year’s IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Product Awards and IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Booth Awards. Winners of the Product Awards are recognized for excellence in aesthetics, design, creativity, and function, as well as the suitability of the design solution to the product challenge. Winners of the Booth Awards are awarded for their originality and visual impact with emphasis on materials, space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics. All entries were evaluated by a panel of distinguished design industry experts during the WestEdge Design Fair Los Angeles showcase.

“The IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair continues to be a wonderful showcase for the ideas and talent shaping the future of design,” said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “This year’s winners demonstrate a thoughtful balance of imagination, purpose, and exceptional execution. We’re proud to recognize the designers and brands bringing fresh perspectives to the industry.”

This year’s jury of design professionals included Founder of Carlisle I+A, Eunju Carlisle; President of IIDA Southern California, Sonaly Dudheker, Assoc. IIDA; and Associate Principal and Senior Interior Designer at The S/L/A/M Collaborative, Alexis Dennis-Huether, IIDA.

“The product winners stood out for their impressive variety of approaches to form, material, and function,” said Dudheker on behalf of the jury. “The booth entries were just as compelling, with an ability to create memorable experiences that invited visitors to pause, explore, and engage. Together, the winners reflect the creativity and forward-thinking spirit that make this industry so exciting.”

The winners of the 2026 IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Product Awards are:

Best of Competition

Company: California Design Living
Product: Carve Collection: Stump, Sage/Eucalyptus

Amenities and Appliances (Bath)

Company: LACAVA
Product: Goldenshire

Fixtures and Hardware (Decorative Metals, Plastics)

Company: Buster + Punch
Product: Hex

Flooring (Rug / Carpet)

Company: California Design Living
Product: Carve Collection: Stump, Sage/Eucalyptus

Indoor Freestanding Furniture / Casegoods (Individual)

Company: Resource Furniture
Product: Ella & Louis

Hand-made Products (Indoor)

Company: RACAANA
Product: The Living Archives

Lighting (Group Series)

Company: Buster + Punch
Product:  Hex Lighting

Seating (Indoor Individual)

Company: Humanscale
Product: Diffrient Lounge Chair

The winners of the 2026 IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Booth Awards are:

Best of Competition

Manufacturer: Nathan Anthony Furniture

Small Booth

Manufacturer: Racana Studios LLC

Mid-size Booth

Manufacturer: Nathan Anthony Furniture

Large Booth

Manufacturer: House of Rohl (Fortune Brands Innovations)

The winners for each competition were announced and celebrated, and the Best of Competition winners were revealed at a special reception during the 2026 WestEdge Design Fair in Los Angeles on October 29th. The manufacturers and designers of the category winners will be showcased on IIDA.org, and across IIDA's and WestEdge’s social media platforms. For questions in regard to this or other IIDA design competitions, please contact competitions@IIDA.org.