Last night, The Brit List Awards 2026 marked its tenth year anniversary with a masquerade like no other, crowning winners across 15 categories and unveiling The Brit List 2026 book, profiling the top 75 interior designers, architects and hoteliers. With the masks on from doors-opening, here are the official photographs from Hotel Designs’ most unforgettable event yet…
Continuing the legacy of The Brit List Awards, the 2026 edition celebrated a decade of championing the best in British and international hotel design and hospitality. Last night, on 5th November, London’s iconic Ministry of Sound opened its doors to the industry’s most creative and influential figures, who traded their usual attire for masks, glamour and a little mystery.
Presided over by Hotel Designs Publisher Katy Phillips, Editor Sophie Harper and SPACE Editor Jess Miles (also the stars of this year’s teaser video), the evening transformed the venue into a theatrical world of opulence.
The night’s headline moment came with the unveiling of the 15 award winners, chosen from more than 250 finalists. Winners were invited to the stage to be crowned and receive their specially designed trophies from EGGER. Also revealed on the evening, The Brit List 2026 book profiles the top 75 interior designers, architects and hoteliers redefining British hospitality. The full list and digital guide are available to explore below.
None of this would have been possible without the support and creativity of our incredible sponsors, so here’s a look at the brands who helped make the tenth Brit List Awards a night to remember.
Balsan returned as our red carpet partner, unveiling a 2026 entrance carpet in theme of the masquerade. The French carpet specialist has a heritage stretching back almost three centuries.
Muraspec joined Informare as event partners, providing 8-foot pieces of masquerade artwork. The wallcovering brand has been designing and manufacturing in the UK since the 1850s.
Schlüter-Systems celebrated with us once again as photobooth partner, the company’s 12,000-plus products can be found at Lympstone Manor, The Newt and Raffles at The OWO.
Phillip Jeffries was the award partner for The Interior Designer of the Year Award.
Our showcase partners brought the glamour:
ADA Cosmetics returned for a second year, sending guests home with their signature goody bags filled with Lalique creams, perfumes and body washes.
Amtico was back for a second year. The British luxury vinyl tile specialist has been perfecting its craft since the early 1960s.
GROHE joined as a first-time sponsor and, as promised, the team were firmly planted on the dancefloor.
Hypnos returned with its much-loved super king bed installation near the stage. Every Hypnos mattress is handcrafted in Buckinghamshire, and the brand has been perfecting sleep for more than 120 years.
EGGER, our trophy partner, crafted this year’s winners’ trophies from sustainably sourced wood, a lasting reminder of each winner’s accolade.
Finally, thank you to Bonfire, who captured the mood, the wins and the dance moves as our videographers for the evening.
Scroll down to see how the night unfolded and relive the masquerade magic of The Brit List Awards 2026.
All image credits: Izzy Jennings / Hotel Designs
