Leading Interior Designers Recognized for Excellence and Innovation
by Design Industry Experts Barbara Corcoran, Hadley Keller and Stephen
Sousa
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations
for the home, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Wayfair
Professional Tastemaker Awards, recognizing excellence and
innovation in design. This year’s judges, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank”
investor Barbara Corcoran, Architectural Digest reporter Hadley
Keller and hospitality architect Stephen Sousa, carefully evaluated
entries based on quality, inspiration and creativity. After reviewing
more than 5,000 submissions, one outstanding winner was identified
across each of the five categories; Best Residential Space, Best
Hospitality Space, Best Office Space, Most Innovative Space and Design
of the Year.
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“The 2018 Tastemakers are truly pushing the boundaries of innovation and
design and are raising the bar for the future of the industry,” said
Margaret Lawrence, vice president, Wayfair Professional. “Through their
passion and talent, these skillful designers were able to transform
ordinary, everyday spaces into masterpieces with unexpected textures and
fresh motifs. We’re honored to partner with our extraordinary judging
panel to select this year’s winners.”
2018 Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Winners
“This year’s winners deserve all the notoriety in the world! Each one
thought way outside the box and delivered a totally fresh look and a
clever use of space! It’s easy to think of a great design idea, but very
hard to execute it, and it was the flawless execution and
attention-to-detail that made each project shine.” – Barbara Corcoran,
investor on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show, “Shark Tank”
“The best part of my job is seeing the immense creativity of designers
around the world. The Tastemaker winners truly exemplify that. I love
how this year’s group shows such a broad range of style, space, and
location. Our winners are a Texas restaurant with traditional details
underscored in fresh, modern ways, a Chicago office that masters natural
materials, a delightfully eclectic and wholly unique workplace, a
serene, elegantly-tailored residence and another that's a collected
testament to travel—proof that great design comes in many forms!” –
Hadley Keller, digital design reporter for Architectural Digest,
and editor for AD PRO, the publication's trade-focused vertical
Award winners were recognized at an exclusive dinner with the judges in
Boston and toured Wayfair’s global headquarters, including the Wayfair
Next R&D Lab, where virtual reality and augmented reality technologies
for the visualization of home furnishings are developed.
“Good design is composed of multiple layers and creates an unforgettable
atmosphere. The ability to listen to a client, understand their needs
and use their input as a project’s driving force is a designer’s
strongest trait. Going through the submissions was refreshing and there
was a clear representation of great design that is not of the time, but
timeless.” – Stephen Sousa, founder and principal at Sousa Design
Architects, an award-winning firm specializing in hospitality
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The 2018 Tastemaker awards are sponsored by Stanley
Furniture, a design, marketing and overseas sourcing resource in the
upscale wood residential market; Mohawk,
a global flooring and rug manufacturer; Kimball,
a design-centric office furniture manufacturer; and Perigold,
an online retail destination for luxury home furnishings and décor.
About Wayfair Professional
Wayfair Professional helps businesses make good spaces great, delivering
value and convenience through personalized tools and services. The
program offers a suite of benefits to help members build the best spaces
and take on even the largest projects, no matter the industry. From
interior designers and contractors to office, hospitality and property
management companies, members receive dedicated service, custom shipping
and billing options, and access to products and exclusive savings from
our top brands. To enjoy this tailored business shopping experience
across Wayfair’s family of retail brands, including Perigold, Birch
Lane, Joss & Main and AllModern, visit www.wayfairprofessional.com.
About Wayfair
Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love. Through
technology and innovation, Wayfair makes it possible for shoppers to
quickly and easily find exactly what they want from a selection of more
than 10 million items across home furnishings, décor, home improvement,
housewares and more. Committed to delighting its customers every step of
the way, Wayfair is reinventing the way people shop for their homes -
from product discovery to final delivery.
The Wayfair family of sites includes:
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Wayfair, an online destination for all things home
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Joss & Main, where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible
savings
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AllModern, unbelievable prices on everything modern
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Birch Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor
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Perigold, unparalleled access to the finest home décor and furnishings
Wayfair generated $5.2 billion in net revenue for the twelve months
ended March 31, 2018. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with
operations throughout North America and Europe, the company employs more
than 8,700 people.
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