WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There’s one week left in the search for the most innovative home organization projects. Winners of the 2026 Top Shelf Design Awards will be celebrated during the Closets Conference & Expo, June 30-July 2, in West Palm Beach.

Sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf, this annual competition highlights excellence in the closet and home-organization industry, with a committee of professionals evaluating entries on a 50/50 split between aesthetic vision and functionality.

Meet the judges

This year’s judges bring experience ranging from luxury European manufacturing to grassroots industry leadership:

Claudia Duffield: Founder of Casa Bossanova Bespoke Kitchens & Closets. Duffield specializes in scaling premium interior businesses across North America. With a background in luxury design and operational management, she is a recognized expert in transitioning family-run businesses into high-performing organizations.

Natasha Shtapauk: As the founder of BT45 and Managing Director/Brand Ambassador for BauTeam’s Los Angeles headquarters, Shtapauk has extensive experience in product development. Her career is marked by numerous accolades, including Red Dot and ASID awards, with a dedicated focus on sustainable, recycled furniture components.

Eric Marshall: Industry veteran and the very first employee at California Closets. For the past 20 years, he has operated his own custom business in Scottsdale, Arizona. He currently serves as the Co-founder of The Closet Training Institute and is the immediate past president of the Association of Closets & Storage Professionals (ACSP).

Lauren Schwartz: President of Indianapolis-based Meridian Closets, Schwartz oversees the design and manufacturing of storage systems and Murphy beds. Her work has been featured in Closets & Organized Storage Magazine and Woodworking Network. She also serves on the board of the Closet Institute of America’s (CIA) Closet Summit Conference.

Dates, deadlines, and prizes

If you have a project completed within the last year, there is only a limited time remaining to submit your high-resolution photos and project details.
•    Entry Deadline: March 27, 2026 Deadline extended to April 10, 2026
•    Entry Fee: $45 per submission
•    The Big Event: Winners will be celebrated during the Top Shelf Design Awards Reception (sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf) on Wednesday, July 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
•    The Rewards: The Best of Show winner receives a $500 grand prize, while category winners receive a $50 prize and an official award plaque.
 

Entries are being accepted in the following categories:
•    Closets: Wood/Laminate (Over/Under 18 linear ft) and Reach-in.
•    Garage: Over and Under 600 sq. ft.
•    Home Office: Over and Under 150 sq. ft.
•    Specialty: Craft rooms, pantries, laundry rooms, and mudrooms.
•    Wine Cellars: Dedicated wine storage.
 

For full details and to submit your entry before the window closes, visit woodworkingnetwork.com/top-shelf.