Designlines • September 2025

The BDAs spotlight residential and small-scale commercial spaces in Toronto and the GTA that push boundaries, elevate everyday experiences and shape how we live. Whether you’re a seasoned studio or an emerging name, this is your chance to be recognized—not only by your peers, but by the design-forward homeowners and readers who turn to Designlines for inspiration.

Winning projects will be featured on designlinesmagazine.com, amplified across the magazine’s digital and social platforms, and celebrated live at the BDAs Event in January 2026.

Ready to shine? Select your best projects and enter the 2026 BDAs today!

Early Bird Entries close on August 15, 2025

Submissions close on September 30, 2025

Entry Fees

Early Bird: $125 (July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025)
Regular: $150 (August 16, 2025 – September 30, 2025)
Second Entry: $125
Subsequent Entries: $110

2026 Best in Design Awards Categories

Signature Space
A single room that makes a lasting impression—show us the heart of your project, where design meets emotion, function and flair.

Home Renovation
From clever overhauls to top-to-bottom transformations, this category celebrates renovations that marry utility with imagination.

Cottage (NEW!)
Thoughtful Ontario escapes that bring design sensibility to the great outdoors—whether modern, rustic or somewhere in between.

Restaurant / Bar / Hotel
Exceptional hospitality interiors that enhance the guest experience through atmosphere and spatial innovation.

Shop / Showroom
Retail environments that blend smart spatial planning with bold branding and visual impact for an elevated shopping experience.

Product Design (NEW!)
Beautiful, functional objects designed to enhance the way we live—from furniture and lighting to accessories and home goods.

Emerging Talent
Spotlighting one rising star in interior design whose work reflects fresh thinking, refined execution and visionary ideas.

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