This year’s Ufurnish.com Home Awards have officially wrapped up, and the winners have now been revealed.
From DIY masterpieces to Instagram-worthy interiors, bold colours and daring prints to timeless neutrals, this year’s designers have delivered endless home inspiration.
In partnership with Metro, the Ufurnish Home Awards celebrate the brightest minds in interior design, spanning more than 20 categories that showcase the very best in the industry.
Step into our roundup for fresh inspiration for your next design project and discover the standout styles that captured the judges’ eye.
Drum roll, please…
Overall Public Vote Winner – Abbey Brown
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With entries spanning nine categories, Abbey Brown proved to be a true all-rounder with an eye for style.
Her refined neutral palette, warm wood accents, and elegant DIY touches captured the public’s attention — earning her the top spot in their votes.
Overall Judges’ Choice Winner – Claire Douglas
A ‘bespoke on a budget’ expert, Claire had the judges’ favourite furnishings, topping their list for her entries in the Best on a Budget, Best Garden, Best Home Office, Best Interior Instagram and Best Nursery or Children’s room.
Her elevated, modern-chic style scored the Ufurnish judges’ vote, striking the perfect balance between elegance and practicality.
She’s added her own warm touch to every space, while cleverly maximising both storage and design opportunities.
Best Bathroom – Anouska Lancaster
With its striking green-tiled shower and bold fuchsia free-standing tub, this bathroom is an eye-catcher for all the right reasons.
Anouska’s approach balances modern energy with a touch of vintage character, using colour and texture to bring the space to life.
With the addition of gold detailing and antique mirrors, this designer reminds us that bathrooms can be more than purely functional, hidden corners.
Best Bedroom – Sal Riley
The beauty of this bedroom lies in the details. While the green velvet bed frame takes centre stage, fitted wardrobes, wall panelling, and thoughtfully chosen soft furnishings give the room depth and character.
By balancing bold statement pieces with a calm, neutral palette, Sal’s bedroom embodies effortless elegance.
Best Before and After Transformation – Kirstie Waterston
What was once an awkward, underused space has been transformed by Kirstie into a vibrant, playful haven. With panelled walls, parquet flooring, and a pop of colour, this playroom bursts with personality.
Best Dining Room – Anouska Lancaster
Anouska’s dining room is defined by a truly unique feature: bespoke 3D artwork by Kristjana Williams, scanned and wrapped seamlessly around the walls to create an immersive, under-the-sea experience.
Gold accents and bold orange chairs add contrast and character; it’s a setting designed to turn every meal into an occasion.
Best DIY creation – Becky Russell
Becky designed and built this entire outdoor kitchen herself, tailored perfectly to the needs of her family.
One section is dedicated to her Kamado Joe grill, complete with generous storage, while another features a sink that doubles as an outdoor bar and a clever spot for stowing children’s toys.
The result is a multifunctional masterpiece, crafted entirely from scratch.
Best First Home Renovation – Camilla De Cesare
Camilla’s renovation of her first home is a true expression of personality, with each room embracing a different colour.
Guided less by rules and more by the desire to create a space that feels happy, welcoming, and warm, she filled her home with antique finds and custom pieces — resulting in a place that feels entirely her own.
Best Furniture Retailer – Laura James
Laura James is a UK-owned company creating home and garden furniture with a focus on innovative design and quality products.
Affordable, stylish, and customer-focused, their collections offer pieces to suit every room of the home.
Best Garden – Roxanne Fregona
Over the past seven years, Roxanne has completely transformed her outdoor space — adding fencing, raised beds, new patios, a firepit, and even a pergola with a bar.
South-facing and dappled with sunlight, it’s an outdoor paradise, with plenty of room for seating and entertaining, making it the perfect spot for a summer barbecue.
Best Hallway – Natasha Landers
This is a hallway that refuses to be overlooked. Defined by green skirting boards, door frames, and bannisters, the space makes a confident first impression.
Funky artwork adds character to the walls, and the spotted flooring sparks playful energy from the ground up.
These arty touches elevate the hallway from a simple pass-through into a vibrant, personality-filled entryway that sets the tone for Natasha’s home.
Best Home Office – Sarah Twigg-Doyle
Sarah’s home office proves that even a compact 9 x 9ft space can be truly multifunctional, seamlessly shifting from a work-from-home hub to a cosy TV snug or a welcoming guest bedroom.
Wrapped in a warm, earthy pink — chosen for its colour psychology associations with positivity and calm — the room is finished with Sarah’s signature touch: romantic styling that feels intentional, but not overly cluttered or distracting.
Best Interior Instagram – Daniel Bland
Showcasing both his own home and commissioned projects, Daniel’s work carries a distinctive touch that brings vibrancy and elegance to every space.
His eye for design is undeniably Instagram-worthy — head to his page to explore more of his inspiring creations here.
Best Kitchen – Roxanne Fregona
From Crittall-style bifold doors and built-in banquette seating to reclaimed wood accents, full-height tiles, and mosaic-inspired floors, this kitchen is nothing short of dreamy.
With more than two metres of counter space and generous storage, it strikes the perfect balance between practical and whimsical — rounded off with a sleek, modern touch.
Best Living Room – Candice Guy
Candice set out to bring warmth and texture into her living room while keeping to a neutral palette. A faux limewash finish on the walls, a large boucle sofa, and an oversized mirror maximise both light and space.
With bi-fold doors opening directly into the garden, the room is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a quiet evening in.
Best Nursery or Children’s Room – Kerry Davison
When designing her daughter’s first proper bedroom, Davison wanted the space to reflect her little one’s warm personality and be filled with her favourite toys and books.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper and wall panelling add layers of texture, creating a cosy, boho-inspired haven that feels playful and comforting.
Best on a Budget – Hannah Doran
Using just a leftover tin of paint, a can of spray paint, a roll of patterned lino, and a DIY bath panel she built herself, Hannah transformed her bathroom into an elegant, refined corner of her home — all for under £200.
The result? An elegant, refined corner of her home that proves style doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.
Best Rental Inspiration -Ammarah Hasham
Ammarah has transformed her rental with more than a dozen clever, renter-friendly hacks, showing just how personal and stylish a temporary space can be.
From tapestries and rugs to self-adhesive materials, her home bursts with vibrant colour and individuality, proof that even rented spaces can reflect true personality.
Best Showstopping Home Feature – Orima Kamalu
Orima hand-painted a sky ceiling in her toddler’s bedroom, and despite not being a professional artist, the result is truly sensational.
The hot-air-balloon lampshade appears to float gently upward, creating a whimsical feature that brings light, warmth, and a touch of sunshine into the room.
Want to read more about the rest of Orima’s home? You can read her feature on Metro’s property column, What I Own, here.
Best Use of Colour – Sarah Ellis
Sarah’s interiors are a masterclass in colour, ranging from soft pastels to rich jewel tones.
She maximises the natural light and space in her home, using tone and contrast to complement the effortlessly vintage vibe that emanates through ornate ceiling mouldings and decorative panelling.
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