Times of India’s Inaugural TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026 to spotlight India’s design visionaries | India News
The Times of India has announced the inaugural edition of the TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026. Envisioned as a definitive platform to celebrate the visionaries who define how India lives, the awards will bring together the country’s most influential architects, interior designers, developers, homegrown brands and innovators of modern living. From timeless spaces and iconic structures to breakthrough products and intelligent home solutions, the awards will recognize excellence that seamlessly blends aesthetics, functionality and innovation.The TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026 aims to shine a light on the ideas, people and initiatives that are reshaping India’s growing relationship with home and design. As Indian consumers increasingly look for spaces that reflect personality, sustainability and smart living, the awards will honor the makers and changemakers leading this shift across architecture, interiors, decor, technology and lifestyle. Focusing on creativity, craftsmanship and impact, the initiative heralds a prestigious annual celebration of excellence in the world of home and decor.With 35+ nominations across various categories, the awards will recognize game changers redefining the contemporary Indian lifestyle. Categories include Personal Excellence, Project Excellence, Kitchen & Bath, Furniture & Décor, Decor & Materials, Smart Living & Security, Wellness & Comfort, Fitness & Personal Living, Family & Nursery, Outdoor Living and New Age.The winners of the TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026 will be selected by an esteemed jury comprising renowned architects, renowned interior designers and industry veterans. These include Komal Sanghavi Bhasa, Founding Principal, Gesamt Design; Padma Shri awardee of People’s Architect and Habitat Technology Group. Gopalan Nair Shankar; Aparna Kaushik Founder and Chief Architect; Ravi Kewalramani, real estate entrepreneur and digital creator and Priyam Saraswat, digital creator, co-founder and CEO of Voosh.Are you a visionary redefining the way India lives, designs and innovates? Or do you know someone whose work is shaping the future of home and decor in India? Nominate yourself, your brand, your project or an industry trailblazer you know for the TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026. Why Nominate Yourself for TOI Home & Decor Awards 2026? It’s more than just an award – it’s a platform for national recognition and industry-wide visibility. You get the opportunity to showcase your work among India’s leading architects, designers, brands and innovators, with TOI’s powerful media amplification that reaches millions of homeowners, developers and investors. The awards provide credible validation from India’s most respected design experts, along with unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with industry leaders, visionaries and decision makers shaping the future of design and lifestyle.All about the nomination processThere are 3 price categories under which you can nominate yourself or someone you know.The standard entry package, priced at Rs 25,999, includes a nomination and a certificate The Growth Plan at Rs 49,999 offers two nominations with a social media post and certificate for each entry. The premium entry package, priced at Rs 99,999, includes two nominations, a dedicated social media post, a native article feature and certificates for each nomination. From groundbreaking spaces and iconic products to smart living solutions and design excellence, this is your chance to celebrate and spotlight the best in interiors with the TOI Home and Decor Awards 2026. Learn more about the award and nomination process. here.
