You Voted: See the Winners of the 2021 Designer of the Year Awards

Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Chic Black and White Tiny Home With Contemporary Neutral Details

This shapely, stained tiny house features contrasting natural window and door frames and an industrial pulley as a decorative accent. A turned-wood railing gives the flagstone patio extra curb appeal.

From: Urbanology Designs

Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: White Contemporary Dining Nook With Gallery Wall and Lofted Bed

Every inch of space is put to use in this multi-functional living area, where a neutral bed and bookshelves top an intimate dining area with a framed wall of eclectic photographs. A narrow, rounded table and a shallow wooden bench offer a place to sip coffee.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Contemporary Tiny House Sleeping Nook With Book-Filled Accent Wall

This sweet neutral sleeping platform features organic textiles and a unique storage wall filled with paperback books as decorative accents. White paint on the walls and ceiling maximize sunlight from the small window.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Black and White Contemporary Dining Nook Below Sleeping Loft in Tiny House

Exposed beams beneath a white-painted sleeping loft create contrast in this tiny house's dining nook, which features a gallery wall of paintings and photographs and a gold chandelier. An oblong table and bench flanked with two black chairs create symmetry.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Contemporary Black and White Dining Nook With Gallery Wall

Natural exposed beams add an organic accent to this bright dining nook with a long oval table and a natural bench. A gold chandelier adds extra light.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Contemporary Dining Nook With Gallery Wall and Neutral Bench

White tile and exposed ceiling beams add organic interest to this cozy dining nook, where an array of art creates a gallery wall beside a modern chandelier and a small oval table tucks into a pale bench.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Black and White Contemporary Dining Nook Below Sleeping Loft in Tiny House

Exposed beams beneath a white-painted sleeping loft create contrast in this tiny house's dining nook, which features a gallery wall of paintings and photographs and a gold chandelier. An oblong table and bench flanked with two black chairs create symmetry.

From: Urbanology Designs

Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Contemporary Tiny House Sitting Room With Black and White Furniture

A small, curved black coffee table sits at the center of a sisal rug in this tiny house's main living space. A tall wicker armchair with white upholstery stands beside neutral art and an angular ladder up to a reading nook.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Natural Plank Ladder Leads to Reading Nook in Black and White Contemporary Tiny House

A simple unstained ladder leads up to a wallpapered reading nook with cushions above the front door in this tiny house. Bright white interior paint maximizes sunlight and contrasts with a dark stained coffee table.

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Overall Winner & Editors' Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Lofted Contemporary Sitting Area With Black and White Wallpaper and Neutral Cushion

This sunny reading nook features a gold-tone pendant lamp and textural organic cushions to offer a spot to get cozy. An unbleached blanket adds even more texture.

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People's Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Midcentury Tiny Cabin

A large outdoor patio to enjoy sounds of the trickling creek and a bustling downtown neighborhood.

From: Rumor Designs

People's Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Doorway Leads to Colorful and Patterned Kitchen

The reclaimed wood paneling lives its second life welcoming you to this country style kitchen. Midcentury barstools, a blue island and patterned backsplash, this kitchen is sure to wow.

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People's Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Modern Yet Rustic Kitchen and Dining Space

With floor to ceiling charm, this modern kitchen and dining space is rustic elegance. Welcoming you with a splash of color from every angle, there are blue cabinets, a vaulted ceiling with wood accent and patterned rug under the dining table.

From: Rumor Designs

People's Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Midcentury-Inspired Living Space

Perfect for a relaxing afternoon, this super comfy mid century lounge chair is a focal point in this living space.

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People's Pick - Living Large in Small Spaces: Bedroom With Dramatic Wallpaper and Wooden Ceiling Detail

There's no better place to snuggle up with a good book. This room has a perfect mix of modern and cabin chic design, just look at that accent wall!

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People's & Editors' Pick - Waterside Retreats: Traditional New Hampshire Family Cabin With Wooden Shingles and Fire Pit

Adirondack chairs ring a boulder-bordered fire pit in the spacious backyard of this lakeside retreat, where traditional carved wooden detailing supports the roof, a second-story balcony, and a covered deck.