2010 Designer Show House
The Museums of Old York will hold its 21st annual Designer Show House in 2010! The Show House will run from July 17th through August 14th and will be open to the public Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. It is closed on Tuesdays. For more information about this incredible event, related programming or ticket purchases, please call (207) 363-4974.
Twin Cottage : Old York's 21th Annual Decorator Show House
The Museums of Old York will celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Decorator Show House at Twin Cottage on Starboard Lane in York, Maine. This 1900s cottage features dozens of spaces, each to be decorated by one of the region’s most talented and imaginative designers. Twin Cottage overlooks the beautiful ocean front. The interior of the home will be every bit as inspiring and beautiful as the location!
The Decorator Show House will run from July 17th through August 14th. Twin Cottage , located at 6 Starboard Lane in York, can be viewed Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. It is closed on Tuesdays. On-site parking is available and admission is $20. Tickets to the Show House are good for $2.00 off the cost of admission to the Museums of Old York. For more information about this incredible event, related programming or ticket purchases, please call (207) 363-4974.
21st Anniversary Opening Night Reception
Join the celebration! Old York's 21st Annual Decorator Show House will open with opening night reception celebration to benefit the Museums of Old York. Attendees can enjoy a first glimpse of the Show House, meet the visionary designers, and enjoy fine food and an open bar. The event will be held at Twin Cottage, located at 6 Starboard Lane in York, on Friday, July 16th from 6 ~ 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling (207) 363-4974. Patrons who donate $250 will receive two tickets to the event, reserved seating at our Patrons' Table and special recognition.
Special thanks to Maine Home and Design , Premier Media Sponsor of the 2010 Decorator Show House and Presenting Sponsor of the 21st Anniversary Opening Night Reception!
Designers at the 20th Annual Decorator Show House
The Dooryard Garden |
Farmer’s Porch |
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Powder Room Annie Kiladjian |
Living Room |
Reading Room |
Dining Room |
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Main Stairway |
Savannah’s Room |
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Marjorie’s Room |
Family Bath Jim Wood |
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Charlotte Rose’s Nursery |
Frankie’s Room |
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Secret Hideaway |
Master Bedroom and Balcony |
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Sitting Room |
Mudroom |
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Kitchen and Pantry |
Trophy Room |
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Family Room |
Barn Patio |
In addition to the wonderful items brought in by the interior and landscape designers, items will be available to purchase through a boutique and at a juried art exhibit in the barn:
Boutique |
Barn Art Exhibit |
Are you a Designer?
Interior decorators, garden designers, landscapers and artists make the Decorator Show House possible! If you would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you. To be added to our list of designers invited to participate in our annual Decorator Show House, please email your contact information -- including name, company, mailing address, phone and email -- to Amanda D. Turpin, Director of Marketing and Development , at development@oldyork.org or call (207) 363-4974.
Volunteer at the 21st Annual Decorator Show House
Volunteers are involved in every aspect of planning, organizing and running the Decorator Show House. If you would like to be involved, please email us at showhouse@oldyork.org or call the Museums of Old York at (207) 363-4974.
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If you have any questions about the Decorator Show House, please call (207) 363-4974.