LAUREN LUSKEY, ABC Stone
“Designed by Studio Bartolotta, the ‘Sportsman’s Hearth’ kitchen presents a very interesting mixture of textures, materials and masterful cabinetry.”
BENNETT LEIFER
“The Rath Project Bath Design winner is a fun mix of materials with pretty fixtures. I enjoy the use of pink stone balanced by wood tones that make the overall feel less feminine.”
CHARLOTTE BARNES
“Small Space Design winner Tusk Home + Design made great use of a difficult space—the floating bed is fantastic!”
MATTHEW BROMLEY
“Implementing both formal garden elements and looser native meadows and maritime plantings, the landscapedesign by finalist James Doyle Design Associates is impressive, harmonizing with the architecture and the unique waterfront site and steep rock outcroppings.”
ELIZABETH DILLON, Historical Concepts Architecture & Planning
“The Architecture winner by Burr Salvatore Architects successfully harkens back to history but still feels fresh and inviting with its thoughtful composition and well-detailed exterior.”
MATTHEW PATRICK SMYTH
“Defined by simple, elegant lines, the interiors of the Interior Design winner by Marmol Radziner strike a balance between timeless comfort and European sophistication.”
TOVAH MARTIN
“The winning Garden Design by Devore Associates Landscape Architects utilizes innovative hardscape to direct the flow. The designer was impressively creative with a diversity of plant selection to keep the experience eventful.”
This article appears in the December 2025 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Meet the Judges.