House & Garden Awards 2026 Announces Expanded Categories and Nominees
The House & Garden Awards are set to celebrate exceptional design, innovation, and lasting impact, expanding this year to encompass design, hospitality, and culture. Alongside established categories, new awards recognize hotel design, restaurants, conservation, and cultural innovation, highlighting individuals and projects shaping our experiences.
Recognizing Creativity Across Disciplines
The 2026 House
& Garden Awards showcase a diverse range of creativity, from visionary homes and sustainable landscapes to groundbreaking hospitality and cultural exchange initiatives. The awards aim to reflect the many ways creativity enriches our lives.
2026 Award Categories
The categories for the 2026 House & Garden Awards include: Interior Designer of the Year, Garden Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year, Residential Project of the Year, Conservation Project of the Year, Cultural Innovator, Hotel Design of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, The List Spotlight Award, Rising Star – Interiors, Rising Star – Gardens, and Outstanding Achievement Award.
Interior Designer of the Year Nominees
The nominees for Interior Designer of the Year are Christian Bense, Lonika Chande, Max Rollitt, and Nicola Harding.
- Christian Bense: Established his practice five years ago after relocating from South Africa, creating sophisticated homes blending tradition and modernity.
- Lonika Chande: Known for vibrant interiors layering color and texture, her signature style combines art, antiques, and textiles.
- Max Rollitt: Renowned for layered, characterful rooms blending antiques and bespoke furniture, creating warmth and wit.
- Nicola Harding: At the vanguard of modern British decoration, blending glamour, sophistication, and bold color, with her popular furniture line, NiX.
Garden Designer of the Year Nominees
The nominees for Garden Designer of the Year are Andy Sturgeon, Catherine FitzGerald, Darren Hawkes, and Tom Massey.
- Andy Sturgeon: A top British designer with an impressive portfolio of public and private projects, including urban landscapes in London and the Mediterranean garden at Beningbrough Hall.