
Gold Winner
Monarch Landscaping & Garden Center Auburn, IllinoisFeaturing every variety of decorative rock for sale at the garden center, these bathroom walls are covered in hand-glued art, all made by the IGC staff.

Silver Winner
Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, Arvada, Colorado
This newly renovated bathroom is light and airy with wood-grain wallpaper and natural décor. Every décor product comes right from the store displays.

Merit Award
MRT Lawn & Garden Center, Venice, Florida
The owners of this IGC have created a rustic aesthetic with a down-to-earth feel, plus private stalls with floor-to-ceiling walls.

Merit Award
Prairie’s Edge Garden Center, Bowling Green, Missouri
The shopping experience continues into the bathroom at this garden center with merchandise all over. The displays are refreshed seasonally and shoppers often come out with something to take to the register.

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