Digs Design Company, a full-service interior design firm based in Newport, Rhode Island, received a 2025 IFDA Award for Best Traditional Office, for its project “Not Your Father’s Home Office” at the annual IFDA New England Gala at the Boston Hilton on October 3, 2025. Led by principal designer Jocelyn Chiappone, the firm is celebrated for creating timeless, livable interiors that balance sophistication, warmth, and functionality. This award-winning home office, part of a complete renovation of a Scraggy Neck summer retreat, redefines the traditional workspace with a fresh coastal sensibility that reflects Digs Design Company’s signature approach classic yet deeply personal. 

Once enclosed and disconnected from the rest of the home, the redesigned office now opens to natural light and water views through newly added interior windows. Layers of rich navy millwork, grasscloth wallcovering, and a geometric abaca rug bring depth and texture, while a custom Bastideaux wallpaper–wrapped game table adds a touch of playfulness to the refined setting. 

“We wanted to create a workspace that inspires both focus and enjoyment,” says Jocelyn. “It’s about designing a place that feels as beautiful and livable as it is functional.” The design’s thoughtful composition and attention to detail showcase the firm’s ability to balance form and purpose, crafting environments that feel both polished and personal. 

The IFDA Award underscores Digs Design Company’s continued excellence in transforming spaces into meaningful reflections of the people who inhabit them. Learn more about the IFDA (International Furniture & Design Association) and the 2025 Awards at ifdane.net.

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