Fact Sheet
Magnolia Designer Show House Presented by Atlanta magazine, Atlanta Magazine’s HOME, and Beverly Baribault Design Group, ticket proceeds will benefit Advocates for Children. October 19-November 13 Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.AtlantaMagazine.com/Magnolia What is a designer show house? A designer show house is generally associated with a fundraising project for a non-profit organization where a house is renovated, redesigned, and open to the public for viewing. Numerous designers are selected to participate in the redesign of the rooms in that house. The designers are asked to create unique and functional spaces that adapt to the architectural style of the home, as well as to the theme decided upon by the design chairs and homeowners. That showcase is open to the public to raise money for the non-profit organization. The Magnolia Designer Show House is just such an opportunity in Cartersville. The homeowners have welcomed more than 15 of the region’s leading designers into their home to renovate and redesign the spaces inside. Once completed, the house will be open to the public for a limited time, allowing for selfguided tours for individuals and groups. The $20 ticket price will benefit Advocates for Children, making this a premier fundraiser for the organization in 2016. The home, located in one of Cartersville’s historic districts, was originally designed in 1940 by the Smith & Daves architectural firm of Atlanta. However, the design was inspired by a drawing by Philip Trammell Shutze – a friend of the residence’s original owners, Dargan and Lucille Cole. What should I look for when I tour the home? Keep an eye out for original touches that remain in the home, as well as unique and detailed finishes and items that the designers have brought in and used. Remember, you are looking at the work of more than 15 designers. What you see in a show house is often far beyond what is available to the public at retail, and it presents a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with high-end, quality pieces and workmanship. It is also an opportunity to compare styles and solutions. As cameras are allowed, snap photographs of things you like and take notes about them so you can remember when you get home. You might want to note the rooms you like and visit the designer’s websites for more of what you love and what spoke to you. Each guest will also receive a full-color program with details about the rooms and designers.
Featuring the Work of: • Beverly Baribault of Beverly Baribault Design Group (design chair) • Jenny and Eric Rothman of Rothman + Rothman Design (design chair) • Bulent Baydar of Harrison Design • Rick Anthony Bonner of Insidesign • Michel Smith Boyd of Michel Smith Boyd Interiors • Corey Cope of Cope Specialty Construction, LLC • Susie Goldenberg of Urban Market Warehouse and Farm House Paints • Lindsey Coral Harper of LCH Interiors • Jennifer Healey of J. Healey Interiors • Jane Hollman of Studio Entourage Architectural Interiors • Victoria Holmes and Lana Salter of Holmes + Salter Interior • Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole of Kandrac and Kole Interiors • Steve McKenzie of steve mckenzie's • Julie Montgomery of Julie Montgomery Interiors, LLC • William Peace of Peace Design • Yvonne McFadden of Y. McFadden LLC • Vandi White and Julie Edwards of Vandi White Interiors
Fact Sheet
Magnolia Designer Show House Presented by Atlanta magazine, Atlanta Magazine’s HOME, and Beverly Baribault Design Group, ticket proceeds will benefit Advocates for Children. October 19-November 13 Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.AtlantaMagazine.com/Magnolia How does this event differ from historic home tours? While many may find a designer show house to be similar to historic home tours, there are some differences. Unlike many homes you would see on a tour, a show house includes the work of multiple designers who each show off their latest visions and trends in interior and sometimes exterior design. Designers work feverishly to create a finished space that exudes their talent and capabilities. With such compressed time schedules and great expense, it is really an undertaking for any designer to pull off remarkable results. What can I bring into the home? Due to the contents of the house, flooring finishes, and number of fragile items on display, we as that visitors refrain from bringing food or drink, large purses or bags, spike heels or other shoes that may damage the floors or floor coverings, weapons, and pets. The tours are not recommended for those under the age of 12. Additionally, those with limited mobility may struggle with the narrow hallways and stairwell. Photography is allowed and strongly encouraged. Do the homeowners get to keep everything? Many of the installed fixtures will remain with the home, but some of the furniture and accessories are on loan. A wide variety of vendors and industry suppliers loan or make available unique or one of a kind items to show houses, allowing their products to be displayed prominently for the duration of the public event. Other items might be from the designer’s personal collection or made available through a special arrangement with museums and other entities. What role will volunteers play? Volunteers will be placed in the role of docents at the house during the hours that it is open to the public. In addition to those assigned to registration and ticket sales on-site, they will be assigned posts throughout the house, answering questions, directing guests, and welcoming them into this home. Volunteers may sign up as individuals or as groups at AdvoChild.org. Where can I find out more about the designers who participated? Once you arrive at the house you will receive a program that will include information about the house, Advocates for Children, Cartersville, the designers, vendors, and sponsors. Atlanta magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME are producing this feature. Many of the the designers and other industry experts will also be speaking as guests or panelists at a series of symposium-type events at the Booth Western Art Museum. Information about these events, including times, dates, panelists, and ticketing information is available at AtlantaMagazine.com/Magnolia.