Design Challenges

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Abigail Bell

The prompt is to design an elevated living room parlor with a gallery wall of framed prints from Abigail Bell. 1 winner will receive $1,000 worth of framed canvas prints from Abigail Bell. All participants will receive a gallery wall grouping of digital downloads from Abigail Bell and a discount code for 20% off. Submit your designs by Sunday, April 28th!

Flex your creative muscle, practice your design skills, and join a little friendly competition by participating in one of our well-loved design challenges. We partner with some of our favorite home brands every month to give you a creative design prompt using their products. The designers with the most votes win prizes, which can include gift cards (with a retail value of $1,000+), trade discounts, and/or free products. Plus, a designer spotlight interview on our blog, social mentions, and more.

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Recent Design Challenges

Salon 21

The prompt was to design a lavish, avant-garde living room channeling the Baroque style. All designs must have incorporated Salon 21's Marie Antoinette-inspired wallpaper on at least one wall. The winner, Alexa Dayan, won a free ticket to any upcoming Salon 21 event, a merch-filled Salon 21 tote bag, and an art print. All participants receive 15% off the Salon 21 x Paradigm Peel and Stick Wallpaper by Evita Flores.

Sundays Furniture

The prompt was to design a cozy living room including pieces from Sundays Furniture inspired by the phrase "easy like Sunday morning". The winner, Michelle Hosogai, received a $1,000 gift card to Sundays Furniture.

Salam Hello

The challenge was to design a bedroom inspired by fresh spring colors using at least one of Salam Hello's custom Moroccan rugs. The winner, Alexa Dayan, won a 5' x 7' Moroccan rug of their choice from Salam Hello. All participants received a 10% off coupon to Salam Hello.

Weezie

The prompt was to design a bathroom mockup or moodboard in the "coastal grandma" design style using colors from Weezie's Spring Collection, Bath in Bloom, the brand's brightest, boldest, and biggest yet. Incorporate a patterned wallpaper and at least one Weezie product in your design.

The winners, Chela Shiroma, Chloe Crist, and Lindsey LaPrime, won Weezie's Bathing Bundle 6 piece towel set.

Pantone Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz

The prompt was to lean into the Pantone Color of the Year and design a monochrome "Peach Fuzz" room for your favorite celebrity. Extra creativity points for incorporating them in the actual design!


The winner, Emily Ruby, received a $750 AmEx gift card and Pantone's Century in Color coffee table book.

Small Business Saturday

Spoak is proud to be a Hudson Valley-based company. In honor of Small Business Saturday, we're spotlighting some of our favorite Hudson Valley-based small businesses and hosting a fun design challenge with them.

The Prompt was to design a room for an extravagant gathering with friends. Include at least 1 vignette with products from your favorite small businesses. Bonus points for including products from our sponsors, MINNA, Hither Lane, the Quiet Botanist, and 2Note Hudson. The winner, Julie Lupariello, won a curated selection of goods from our sponsors above.

Zander Schlacter

The challenge was to design a maximalist living room or bedroom using textiles and products from Zander Schlacter's collection. Pattern mixing highly encouraged! The winner, Sidnee Lesbock, received a $500 gift card in Zander Schlacter products. All participants received 20% off of Zander Schlacter products.

San Junipero Textile Studio

The prompt was to design a room in your favorite design style using one of San Junipero Textile Studio's handmade Moroccan rugs. Bonus points if you incorporate sustainable materials in your design. The first place winner, Camille Ashburn, won a handmade Moroccan rug. All participants received a code for 15%.


Urban Outfitters

The challenge was to choose one of Urban Outfitter’s new collections and design a room in the theme: Retro Roomies, Deco Dreams, or Modern Naturals. The 1st place winner, Daniela Ulloa, was gifted $1k to spend with UO Home. All participants received 20% off. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow above to shop the pieces.

Homebody

The prompt was to design a clean, modern great room using the Homebody Chaise Couch with Recliner – bonus points for featuring a furry friend. The first place winner, Sharon Mason, won a Homebody Recliner. The second place winner, Chela Shiroma, won a Homebody Ottoman. The third place winner, Hailey Wallin, won a Homebody Blanket. All participants received a $500 gift card to be used on a purchase of $2,000 or more. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces

Haustile

The prompt was to design a completely tiled room, floor to ceiling, using design-forward tiles made by Haustile. All participants received 20% off at Haustile. The First place winner, Bailla Wink, won $1,000 to spend at Haustile.

Norwegian Wood

The challenge was to design the eclectic bedroom of your dreams using Norwegian Wood’s new Cognac Leather headboard. The winners, Gabrielle Chambers, Lindsay Malmgren, and Shelby Anderson, won a Norwegian Wood strap headboard in any size and any material, and gift cards up to $300 each. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Sabai

The prompt was to design your dream living room sanctuary using at least 2 pieces from Sabai's new Evergreen Collection. The winners, Kate Seymour, Lindsey LaPrime, and Liv Enriquez, won gift cards valued up to $1,000. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Backdrop x Barbie™️

The challenge was to design a dream house for your favorite Barbie™️ using paint from the Backdrop x Barbie™️ Dreamhouse™️ collection. The first-place winner, Jane Depgen, received $1K towards a night out to the new movie and 2 gallons of Backdrop paint. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Nestig

The challenge was to design a bold and unexpected nursery featuring a crib, piece of decor, and wallpaper or mural from the Nestig catalog. The 1st place winner, Shannon Croy, won $1000, the 2nd place winner, Camille Nichelini, won $500, and the 3rd place winner, Morgan Hatch, won $250 of Nestig product. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Mitzi x Ariel Okin

The challenge was to design a traditional space with a twist using at least 2 pieces from the Mitzi x Ariel Okin collection. All participants received a 20% discount code at Mitzi. The winners, Shellie Kemp Brown, Margot Pourvahidi, and Kirsten Rauffer, won gift cards valued up to $1,000 in prizes from Mitzi. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Homebody

The challenge was to design the ultimate relaxation space using a favorite piece from Homebody (bonus points for featuring a furry best friend!). All participants received a $500 gift card at Homebody. The winner, Meagan Givens, won a recliner from Homebody. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Neighbor

The challenge was to design an outdoor space with one of Neighbor’s dining sets, at least one piece from the Haven Collection, and a rug. All participants received a 10% discount code to Neighbor. The winners, Rachel Vincent, Shelby Anderson, and Kate Albee, won gift cards valued up to $750 to Neighbor. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

Afloral

The challenge was to design a space that welcomes spring in with branches and blooms from Afloral's latest collection. All participants received a 15% discount code to Afloral. The winner, Ruby Davis, won a $500 gift card to Afloral. Scroll through and click your favorite submission in the slideshow to shop the pieces.

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