IIDA Announces Winners of the 2026 IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition
Press RoomCHICAGO — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) proudly announces the winners of the 2026 IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition, honored for their originality of design, visual impact, and effective use of materials. Criteria for the annual competition are based on the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics in showrooms and booth spaces at The Mart and Fulton Market District.
“Each year, the designers and brands on display continue to push the boundaries of what a showroom or exhibition space can be,” said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “This year’s winners have created environments that are thoughtfully designed to tell a story, foster connection, and inspire the design community.”
Fulton Market entries were juried by a panel of industry experts, including Design Manager at Forward Space, Kimberly Martin; Principal at Huntsman Architectural Group, Karie Vagedes, IIDA, RID; Associate, Interior Designer III at Perkins&Will, Chelsea Jackson-Greene, IIDA; and Director of Design at Arco Murray, Andrea Caputo, IIDA.
The Mart entries were juried by a panel of industry experts, including Associate Senior Interior Designer at DLR Group, Katy Imhoff, IIDA; Interior Designer at Hastings, Allie Bierman, IIDA, RID; and Senior Interior Design Manager at Earl Swensson Associates, Inc., Isaac Holman, IIDA, CHID.
“The submissions this year demonstrated a clear point of view, using design not only to showcase products but to create meaningful, memorable experiences,” said Holman on behalf of the juries. “These winning spaces stood out for their creativity, craftsmanship, and ability to engage visitors in a way that felt both innovative and authentic.”
The winner of the 2026 Best of Chicago Design Week Award is:
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Takeform
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
The winners of the 2026 IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition at Fulton Market are:
Large Showroom – 16,000 sq. ft. or larger
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Allermuir
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: Fulton Market
Mid Size Showroom – 15,999 – 10,000 sq. ft.
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Kimball International
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: Fulton Market
Small Showroom – Under 10,000 sq. ft.
Design Firm/Manufacturer: JSI
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: Fulton Market
Best of Competition
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Allermuir
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: Fulton Market
The winners of the 2026 IIDA Showroom and Booth Design Competition at The Mart are:
Large Showroom – 10,000 sq. ft. or larger
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Momentum
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
Mid Size – 9,999 – 3,000 sq. ft.
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Turf
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
Small Showroom – Under 3,000 sq. ft.
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Takeform
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
Large Booth – 400 sq. ft. or larger
Design Firm/ Manufacturer: Manta Inspired Furniture
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
Small Booth – Under 400 sq. ft.
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Camira
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
Best of Competition
Design Firm/Manufacturer: Takeform
Design Firm/Manufacturer Location: The Mart
All winners were juried on-site on June 6 and 7 at The Mart and Fulton Market District. Winners are featured on IIDA’s website, within a future issue of IIDA competition newsletter “Designed for Excellence”, shared with top industry media outlets, as well as promoted to more than 400,000 followers across IIDA’s social media channels. For more information or questions regarding this or other IIDA design competitions, contact competitions@IIDA.org.