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Set decorators translate a script into a physical world, choosing the furniture, props, wallpaper and clutter that make a fictional home, office or spaceship feel real. It's a distinct craft from production design, and it's the kind of work that shapes a show's atmosphere without viewers necessarily noticing it consciously. The Set Decorators Society of America (SDSA) is the trade body that recognises this work with annual awards, judged by fellow set decorators rather than the wider public.

This particular round covers television released between June 2025 and May 2026, spanning genres from contemporary drama to fantasy, comedy, daytime soap and variety shows, each judged separately. Winners include newer titles such as "Widow's Bay" and "Happy's Place" alongside established hits like "Fallout," "Hacks," "Wednesday" and "The Bold and the Beautiful," reflecting how the awards cut across streaming, cable and broadcast television.

These prizes matter mainly within the industry, as recognition for behind-the-scenes crews whose work rarely gets awards attention compared with actors or writers, but they also serve as a marker of which shows are seen as visually accomplished by the people who build them.