Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Home
Designer Seashal Belldina transformed a once-frustrating first floor into a cohesive space built for everyday living and beyond.
Best of Design 2026: Best Room
A thoughtfully designed basement blends bold finishes, flexible seating and personal touches for a space that works as hard as it wows.
Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Kitchen
The space in Treesdale features layered warm wood tones, painted cabinetry, tile and natural stone, giving the design visual depth.
Best of Design 2026: Best New Kitchen
The kitchen in Upper Lawrenceville blends clean lines with an organic, earthy feel.
Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Bathroom
Mossy green tile accompanied by custom-designed elements are the stars of this renovated bathroom in Squirrel Hill.
Best of Design 2026: Best New Bathroom
Nature inspired the space's timeless, calming aesthetic.
Meet Our 2026 Best of Design Judges
Learn more about the contest's panel of experts.
Betsy Wentz Brings Her ‘Design Happy’ Philosophy to a New Furniture Collection
The Pittsburgh interior designer’s collaboration with Abner Henry blends bold color, custom craftsmanship and family-inspired design.
This Bellevue Home's Address? A Set of City Stairs
The uniquely Pittsburgh home also has a view of Downtown's skyline.
This Elevated Lawrenceville Home Landed a Buyer in Just One Weekend
With designer upgrades, oversized windows overlooking Arsenal Park and a thoughtfully modernized interior, the semi-detached home moved fast in Pittsburgh’s hot spring housing market.
'The House That Built Me' in Hookstown
The owner found the steady life she craved in the one-level brick home.
This Franklin Park Home Really is Smart
The fully updated residence in the Blackburn Heights community showcases techy living with automated lighting, climate control, and advanced systems designed for convenience, efficiency, and everyday comfort.
This 'Vintage Craftsman' Home is an Oasis in Busy Monroeville
Shadyside Restorations breathed new life into the 1940s-era home.
Front Porch Evenings Are Just Part of the Appeal in Highland Park
The thoughtfully updated home on Jackson Street pairs original character with entertainment-ready spaces.
It's a Love Story in Lawrenceville
Stephanie Meyer and Derek Palladino met, shared a life and a home in the trendy neighborhood.
A Converted Sewickley Church With Soul — and a Story to Match
Once the Triumph Baptist Church, the carefully updated open-concept space enhances the building's original stained glass and arched ceilings.
A Sense of Community Drew This Family to Observatory Hill
The updated four-bedroom home is located on a quiet dead-end street.
A Welcoming Front Porch in a Friendly Community
The three-bedroom, Craftsman-style style is in Brighton Heights.
A Candy King, and a Sanitary Steward, Resided in This Squirrel Hill Manse
David L. Clark and the Hartje family both have history with the brick Colonial Revival-style home.
A Lawrenceville Row House Balances Historical Charm With Modern Convenience
Located on 38th Street, the updated home pairs exposed brick with a garage, flexible loft space and a front-porch perch in the heart of one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Design Within Reach Opens in the Strip District
The upscale furnishings store joins Orr’s Jewelers, Aurora Innovation and Balvanera in a converted warehouse along Smallman Street.
Eco-Friendly (And Affordable), These Hazelwood Townhouses are Designed for First-Time Homeowners
The three-bedroom homes were constructed by the City of Bridges Community Land Trust, a nonprofit focused on offering solutions to common barriers to home ownership.
One of America's Oldest Fox Hunts Kicks Off at This Sewickley Heights Estate
The property was once the summer home of Clara Hussey, heiress to the Hussey copper fortune.
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