We invite entries from across the world of interiors, from independent makers to global brands. If you design or produce products for the home, you’re eligible to enter. And pssst… keep reading for two exciting new elements for 2026. 
Style Awards reflects the full spectrum of modern living, including:

all about the accessories 
not limited to: rugs, mirrors, objects, tableware, and decorative pieces

bathroom
not limited to: vanities, fittings, surfaces, and collections

build
not limited to: windows, doors, hardware, architectural elements, and finishes

decorating
not limited to: paint, wallpaper, fabrics, murals, and surface design

furniture
not limited to: from statement pieces to everyday essentials

kitchen
not limited to: cabinetry, surfaces, appliances, and accessories

lighting
not limited to: pendants, lamps, and lighting collections

outdoor living
not limited to: furniture, cooking, lighting, and garden pieces

sleep tight
not limited to: mattresses, bedding, and sleep-focused design

tech
not limited to: smart home, sound, and integrated solution

This is a guide, not a limit. If it’s designed for the home and deserves attention, it belongs here and should be entered. There’s no limit to the number of submissions; you’re welcome to enter across multiple categories

Independent Makers

A dedicated category celebrating the best homeware from independent makers and small studios. A reduced entry fee of £100 applies.
To qualify for this category, entrants should meet at least five of the following:

  • Founder-led or solo entrepreneur (including small partnerships or family-run businesses)
  • Fully independent ownership, with control over intellectual property and business decisions
  • Original design work created by the maker
  • No involvement from major brands or corporate backing
  • Actively trading, either full-time or part-time
  • Small team (no more than two employees beyond the founder/s

House of the Year
A brand new category for 2026, celebrating the UK’s most exciting homes. We welcome entries from designers, studios, and homeowners alike.
Open to projects completed since March 2025, this category recognises originality, flair, and, of course, style.
Entries should include imagery of all main spaces within the home. Please note: all images must be cleared for print in the September 2026 issue should the project be selected.

All entries will be considered for the prestigious accolade of best in class—only ten high-calibre products will make this cut, with just one stand-out entrant for each category of accessories, furniture, lighting, decorating, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors, sleep and tech.  This honed edit will showcase the winners that stood out the most during our judging process, delivering unparalleled style and officially making them the top buys of 2026.

Best in Class: Accessories
The perfect finishing touch that we think would elevate every home - it could be a vase, a cushion, a candle holder or the perfect serving bowl. A little addition that makes a big difference.

Best in Class: Bathrooms
Beauty begins in the bathroom, so be your best self with this product. 

Best in Class: Build
Whether it's a new extension or simply updating light switches, our audience wants to constantly improve their home. This is the award that feels the most innovative.

Best in Class: Decorating
This product will be the best of the best in its category, rivalling everything else on the market and being the colour, finish or pattern sets the tone for 2026.

Best in Class: Furniture
A room’s success begins and ends with the furniture in it. Of all the products that have entered, this one will unlock wow factor like no other. 

Best in Class: Kitchens
Kitchens are big business, and of all the products we tried, this will be the product that emerged as the newly appointed CEO. 

Best in Class: Outdoors
Alfresco living continues to be the best way of passing the summer for our audience, as we all long to spend as long as possible on long afternoons outside. This is the winner that facilitates that.

Best in Class: Lighting
There are so many different lights for different occasions, but this entry? It will be in a league all its own.  

Best in Class: Sleep
This product will win over our judges for its ability to revolutionise their routines, giving our readers the chance to have a better night. 

Best in Class: Tech
Perhaps it’s that it saves us time, perhaps it’s because it answers a problem we never knew we had, and perhaps it looks beautiful at the same time. This winner will probably do all three.