Best of Design
Some serious reconfiguration led to Kristen and Tom Reinecke’s dream bathroom.
Infinity Custom Homes created a zen space that combines a rustic resort with a luxury spa.
Pittsburgh may not be near the beach, but Kathryn Heinauer designed her kitchen to emulate the coastal feel of Cape Cod.
An innovative new layout in a Washington’s Landing townhome changed the way this family interacts with their kitchen — and each other.
Yes, there was a pandemic going on, but life always finds a way. That was evident in this year’s Best of Design Contest. Despite COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders, Pittsburgh Magazine HOME received a record number of stunning entries from talented architects, interior designers and homeowners across the region. Picking the winners is no easy feat, which is why — to ensure fairness and neutrality — we left the blind judging process to a panel of out-of-state professionals in the design and architecture industries.
We're looking to showcase the best examples of innovative or creative design and construction.
mossArchitects took advantage of sloping topography to design a dream home, including a two-story great room with a stunning view.
M. Ferrari and Company reimagined an outdated master bathroom into an oasis suitable for the whole family.
Studio d’ARC transformed a separate kitchen and formal dining room into a spacious, Scandinavian-inspired space.
Attorney Scott Westwood added a whimsical, California-inspired pool to his historic home.
Laken Design puts family — and lighting — first in a stunning home renovation.
Infinity Custom Homes scored a hat trick in the 2020 Best of Design contest, winning the categories of Best New Home: Interior Design, Best New Kitchen and Best New Bathroom.
Using nature as inspiration, architect Robert Gaskill designed his dream home.
Mired in controversial beginnings, a sleek contemporary townhouse nevertheless bloomed in a historic section of Pittsburgh’s North Side.
The painstakingly detailed restoration of the historic Century Inn in Washington County following a catastrophic fire took more than two years.
The modern farmhouse kitchen stands out thanks to a few high-impact wood features.
This kitchen in a historical Lawrenceville home situated on three lots received a major facelift.
The owner of Armina Stone’s modern, European-style master bathroom features marble slabs from Turkey accented by luxurious gold fixtures.
Once a disco-era disaster, this master bathroom in Wexford went from dark and dated to a contemporary classic.
Sophisticated and private, a walled urban garden on the South Side contains all the recreational features you’d typically only find in the suburbs.
Once a catchall for toys and exercise equipment, the basement of this Sewickley home is now a sophisticated entertainment space.
To ensure fairness and neutrality, a panel of Cleveland-based professionals in the design and architecture industry handled the blind judging process.
A mountain-modern home built into the hillside of a reclaimed mining site has become the dream home for a family of five.
Cory Cope and Jennifer Owen spent 10 years renovating a former power station on the North Side into their dream home.
