Nominate a Rising Star today for our 40 Under 40 awards

Nominations are open for the 2026 Designers Today/Home Accents Today 40 Under 40!

Help us recognize the up-and-comers who are shaping the future of home! We’re searching for 40 designers — each under 40 years of age — who are helping to define what home can mean.

Nominate yourself. Nominate a colleague. Champion someone whose work deserves a wider stage.

Who qualifies:

-Designers 39 years old or younger working in home furnishings, interiors, or residential product design

Who can nominate:

-Anyone — industry peers, mentors, clients, employers, or the designers themselves

What we’re looking for:

• A distinct creative voice that has meaningfully influenced residential design, product development, or furnishings aesthetics
• Demonstrated impact — whether through a celebrated collection, a brand built from scratch, or work that has shaped how people experience their homes
• A commitment to pushing the industry forward through sustainability, craftsmanship, innovation, or an entirely new design language
• The drive and trajectory of someone who is just getting started — whose best work is still ahead

Honorees will be celebrated at an exclusive reception during
High Point Market · October 2026
High Point, North Carolina

Join the industry’s most influential voices as we raise a toast to the next generation of design by submitting your nomination here:

Nomination deadline: Friday, July 17