Casa Decor 2026: 14th edition of the Casa Decor Design Awards
The Awards
On Thursday, May 21, the 14th Casa Decor 2026 Awards were presented in Madrid in four main categories: the Jury Award for Best Projects; the Audience Awards, voted for by Casa Decor visitors; the Jury Award for Best Use of Product in a Space; and the Jury Award for Best Original Design. The Jury was made up of Ramón Esteve, the winner of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award; the members of the Zooco studio, Miguel Crespo Picot, Javier Guzmán Benito, and Sixto Martín Martínez; Pablo Erroz , multidisciplinary designer and founder of the firm Erroz; Laura García-Barrios, journalist specializing in communication and architecture, director of the magazine NAN Arquitectura; and Cruz Sánchez de Lara, executive vice president of the newspaper El Español and editor of Magas and Enclave ODS.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Ramón Esteve in recognition of his solid, consistent, and profoundly influential career in architecture, interior design, and design. An architect and designer by conviction – and by practice – Ramón Esteve has built his own language since the early 1990s based on harmony, clarity, and a global vision of the project for which architecture, design, and experience are conceived in an integrated way. The Extraordinary Award was given in memory of Casa Decor colleague Ángeles Barbería.
As in previous years, the award announcements were made during a ceremony broadcast live on the Casa Decor YouTube channel.
Best Spaces
Best Space- “Gentle Strength” by ILV* Isabel López Vilalta for Kaldewei,
Designed by ILV* Isabel López Vilalta for Kaldewei bathrooms, the Jury awarded Best Project to “Gentle Strength”. The space was conceived as a dialogue between contrasts—the industrial and the feminine, the past and the contemporary—exploring the coexistence of tradition and innovation through materials. Handcrafted ceramics provide texture and a sense of history; marble introduces depth and nobility; and polished metal defines a contemporary gesture. In their assessment, the Jury praised “the exceptional work done with materials and textures within a single colour palette, creating an atmosphere of great visual richness reminiscent of 1970s aesthetic.” They also commended “the project’s superb craftsmanship and its ability to reinterpret and reclaim a local material, such as stone, with a contemporary perspective.”
The winning project was developed in collaboration with Cevica (ceramics) and Cupa Stone (marble cladding).
Photos by Jordi Canosa for Casa Decor 2026.
1st Mention “The Sanctuary of the Self” by Clap Studio for Homapal.
The Jury awarded second prize (1st Mention) to “The Sanctuary of the Self,” the conceptual space designed by Clap Studio for Homapal, makers of innovative premium high-pressure laminates (HPL) that feature genuine metal surfaces and magnetic boards. Conceived as a recognition of the culture of overexposure in which we are immersed, the designers presented a bathroom concept with a sequence of reflective surfaces that generate different versions of oneself, showing that identity is neither unique nor stable. The Jury highlighted “the prominence given to the material, with which a layering of pieces has been created that lends depth and rhythm to the space.” The Jury also noted how “the project combines conceptual discourse, innovative application of materials, and a clear strategy of circularity, configuring a space that is both reflective and formally powerful.”
Read more of about Mayice, the talented design duo in Profile: Clap Studio: One to Watch and Clap Studio Designed Baovan restaurant in Valencia Inspired by the Bao.
This project was created in collaboration with FENIX (innovative surfaces) and Häfele España (LED lighting system).
Photos by Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz for Casa Decor 2026.
2nd Mention “Naked” by Mayice for Nuet Ceramics
The Jury awarded third prize (2nd Mention) to “The Naked” outdoor terrace designed by Mayice for Nuet Ceramics. “Naked” proposes ceramics as architecture in and of itself. A longitudinal courtyard organizes a series of pauses where extruded pieces construct walls, floors, and atmosphere. Light and shadow transform the material throughout, culminating in a framed view of the Madrid skyline. The project was conceived as an exploration of extruded stoneware ceramics, constructing a pathway and evoking fields, rhythm, shadow, light, and depth. After Casa Decor, all the materials will be moved to an orange grove adjacent to the Nuet factory, which will be used as an exhibition space. The Jury recognized the “coherence in presenting ceramics as architecture in itself”. The entire space is built from a single system, in which light and shadow transform the material during a journey, inviting the visitor to discover another perspective of the city.” According to experts, the proposal is a reflection of construction systems, sustainability, and recovery, consolidating itself as an essential, precise, and contemporary architecture.
Read more about Mayice in Profile: Mayice Studio: Illuminating Artisanal Traditions with Technology and Mayice Studio Debuts New Lamp at Milan Design Week 2021.
Photos by Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz for Casa Decor 2026.
Public Favourites
Each year, visitors at Casa Decor vote for their favourite spaces.
Public Favourite -“Orbit and Matter” by Rebuelta Domecq for ITA – Italian Trade Agency
The winner of the public vote was “Orbit and Matter“, the suite designed by Almudena and Cristina Rebuelta of Rebuelta Domecq Studio for ITA-Italian Trade Agency. An elegant and sophisticated suite that explores the night not as an absence of light, but as a cultural stage. A space that respectfully preserved the building’s original architecture but was reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility, creating an immersive atmosphere that has captivated those who visited Casa Decor at San Agustín, 11.
Official collaborators included Cupa Stone (coffee table marble), Natuzzi Italia (armchair, pouf and stool), Bticino (switches and thermostat), Corston (lighting fixtures), Genix Home (bed and bath linens), Sapienstone (wall coverings and bedside table), Alvic (sustainable panels), Sidon (wardrobe, bar cabinet and fireplace), Ilbagno (dressing table with sink and faucet), Fransen et Lafite (floral arrangements), and several Italian firms.
Photos by Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz for Casa Decor 2026.
1st Mention “The Unit” by Lemon Studio for Schmidt
The award for second place (1st Mention) in the public voting was “The Unit“, the loft designed by Lemon Studio for Schmidt Space kitchen design and systems. This project concept was “a box within a box,” inspired by Le Corbusier’s Unity. It’s a loft that originates from a module repeated and transformed into a large, habitable structure that visitors explored, touched, opened, and experienced.
The following companies collaborated on this project: Küppersbuch (appliances), Cosentino (kitchen countertop, island and fireplace), Mapei (wall cladding), Orac (3D moldings and panels), Blanco (faucet and sink), Gredecor (curtains and upholstery), Niessen (home automation, mechanisms and touch screen), Novy (invisible induction cooktop), Dreame (robot vacuum cleaner), Hisbalit (glass mosaic floor tiles), Isidore Leroy (wallpaper), IVG Home Collection (armchair), and Bauhaus (decorative accessories).
Photos by Amador Toril for Casa Decor 2026.
2nd Mention “The Lounge Bar” for Aitex by Paccieri Studio
Third place (2nd Mention) was awarded to the welcoming and sculptural space “The Lounge Bar” designed by Paccieri Studio for AITEX, a Spanish centre for research, innovation, and advanced technical services for the textile, garment, and technical textile industries. The concept was born of the intention to transform the act of listening into an intimate, profound, and sensory experience, utilizing up to a ton of textile waste to create new materials. These materials not only provide technical functionality but also open up new aesthetic possibilities, demonstrating that sustainability can coexist with sophistication and elevate a space into responsible luxury. This commitment to sustainability aligns with the #SustainableHomeDecor campaign of Casa Decor 2026 and the growing eco-values among industry professionals and the public.
Official collaborations were with Cupa Stone (quartzite countertop), Fama (pouf and sofa), Niessen (home automation, mechanisms and touch screen), Nagami (3D printed lamps), and Schotten & Hansen (walnut wood flooring and oak paneling).
Photos by Lupe Clemente for Casa Decor 2026.
Best Use of Product in a Space
Best Use of Product -“Eclos” Mineral Surface in “Manantial” by Summumstudio for Cosentino
Cosentino’s Éclos, a layered mineral surface, won the award for Best Use of a Product in a Space. This innovative design opens up new expressive and constructive possibilities for contemporary architecture and interior design, as seen in Cosentino ‘s “Manantial” space by Summumstudio. The Jury highlighted how Éclos brings the value of an industrially developed material; one with the appearance and texture of a natural surface, in which its three-dimensional design stands out with a high content of recycled materials, great thermal and impact resistance that facilitates its application and versatility.
The official collaborator on this project was Arkoslight.
Photos by Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz for Casa Decor 2026
1st Mention -Backlit Panel in “The Listening Bar”by Paccieri Studio for Aitex
The Jury awarded second place (1st Mention) to the architectural backlit panel used by Paccieri Studio in the “The Listening Bar” for AITEX. These architectural backlit panels integrate light control, spatial organization, and acoustic conditioning. This Jury valued the project’s “commitment to sustainability and its contribution to a circular economy.” Panels are made with renewable materials such as PLA derived from vegetable sugars and recycled natural fibers (jute or linen). They are biodegradable, recyclable, and meet criteria for clean production, resource optimization, and low environmental impact. The jury also highlighted “its versatility, since the same material allows for addressing acoustic, lighting, and comfort needs within the same space”.
Photos by Lupe Clemente for Casa Decor 2026.
2nd Mention- Technogym Reform in the “Sand Stone. Architecture for the Body” by Héctor Ruiz Velázquez for Technogym
Technogym Reform, the reformer that has revolutionized Pilates design, was the protagonist of the “Sand Stone. Architecture for the body” Space designed by Héctor Ruiz Velázquez for Technogym, makers of gym equipment . Developed in collaboration with professional instructors, the innovation extends to its materials and finishes, designed to foster a renewed connection with nature through nature-inspired textures, colours, and sensations. The Jury noted it for being “an object of great technical and aesthetic excellence, which manages to integrate naturally into the domestic environment”. It was noteworthy for being a piece whose “design allows for fluid adaptation to different contexts , providing aesthetic and functional coherence.”
The official collaborators were Asko (ovens and gas stoves), Blanco (taps and sinks), Genix Home (bed linens and towels), Jung (mechanisms), Alvic (sustainable interior panels), Roca (toilets and taps), and Bang & Olufsen (speakers).
Photos by Nacho Uribesalazar Artazcoz for Casa Decor 2026.
Best Original Designs
Best Original Design-Washbasin module in “Instrospectio Suite” by Estudio Querencia for Nais.
The Jury awarded best original design for the washbasin in the “Introspect Suite” bathroom designed by Querencia Studio for Nais, makers of small-format ceramic tiles. The washbasin is made of sheet metal and supported by ceramic coverings on the base and sink, leading to a central module protected by a curved wall from which the mirror is suspended with a metal support. The Jury praised its “material honesty, where each element expresses its nature without artifice, and noted how “steel, as the main material, contributes character, precision, and a timeless quality associated with the essential”. In contrast, porcelain introduces a technological dimension linked to innovation, resistance, and versatility in contemporary use. “Far from competing, both materials establish a balanced dialogue that results in a clear and coherent point of convergence.”
Official collaborators were Mapei (micro cement walls), Tres (faucets), Ribes & Casals (velvet drapery and upholstery), and Studio Orange Wild (ceramic pieces).
Photos by Lupe Clemente for Casa Decor 2026.
1st Mention -Modular Bookcase in “Between Surfaces and Words” by PersonalK for Neolith
Second place was awarded to the modular bookcase in the “Between Surfaces and Words” , the living room and library, designed by PersonalK for Neolith. Made with decorative panels from Neolith and Alvic, the design offers different views of the shelves. As visitors move through the space, the books are no longer in view, and, instead, the entire Neolith panel becomes visible, adding rich textures and reducing visual noise. The Jury noted that the proposal “stands out for its ability to transform a library into an element that constructs the experience of space, thanks to an angle of the vertical planes that transforms the bookcase into a changing system. Its value lies in the way it reduces visual noise and prioritizes the architecture of the whole.”
Official collaborators were Airzone (thermostat), Simon (LED mechanisms and lighting), Ideatec (PET acoustic panels), Natuzzi Italia (sofas and armchairs), and Alvic (decorative panels and shelving).
Photos by Amador Toril for Casa Decor 2026.
2nd Mention-Bonfire Totem in “Industrial Cave” by the UDIT
The Jury awarded third place to the bonfire totem in “Industrial Cave,” designed by undergraduate and master’s students in interior design at UDIT – University of Design, Innovation and Technology. The piece is a dwelling from the archetype of the cave as a collective refuge. It is made of Diasen cork-based mortar used with wooden and foam formwork, melted to reveal the hollows. The students had to sand some parts and insert the light bulb, which represents the flame. Above it, the smoke was visible to passing visitors. The Jury noted that the design “stands out for reinterpreting the bonfire as a central element of gathering, translating a primitive symbol into a contemporary language .” The piece combines material experimentation and construction processes. Thanks to its organic, lightweight form, it functions as the spatial and conceptual axis that articulates the project.
Official collaborators were La Paloma (ceramic lattice) and Diasen (decorative cork cladding).
Photos by Lupe Clemente for Casa Decor 2026.
Success For Another Year!
As this edition of Casa Decor closed, some key data underscore its success:
850 accredited journalists
470,000 social media followers
1,650 offline and online news spots.
The economic impact was €32.2 million euros.
To learn more about the awards, read Casa Decor.