DC Design House 2009

DC Design House is an annual project that brings together Washington, DC’s top interior designers to transform and showcase a house using the best in today’s home renovation and design ideas. The 2009 DC Design House is the rectory of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish. It will be completed and open to be public in mid April for tours of the 16 inspired rooms and spaces. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation of the Children’s National Medical Center.

2009 DC Design House Location
The Church Rectory of St. John’s Episcopal Church
3238 O Street, NW
Washington DC

The rectory for St. John’s Church is a three-story Victorian mansion built in 1874-1875 at a cost of approximately $12,000, and the house remains a fine example of period architecture in the heart of Georgetown. The property was originally purchased in 1770 by John Kreager of Frederick Co., Maryland, and was later sold in 1809 for $250 and passed through several hands until Richard Cruikshank purchased it in 1836. Mr. Cruikshank sold a portion of the property to St. John’s Vestry in 1855, which allowed the church to eventually build the house as it stands today.

DC Design House Tour Dates and Times
April 18 - May 10, 2009
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

This year’s DC Design House is also a featured home on the 2009 Georgetown House Tour, on Saturday, April 25th.

Tickets
$20 per person
Purchase tickets in advance online.

Please note that children under the age of 8 are not permitted, including infants. No strollers, no pets, no photography or high heels will be permitted on the site. Unfortunately, the DC Design House is not handicap accessible.

Participating Designers
Michael Roberson of Michael Roberson Interior Design; Joseph Ireland of JD Ireland; David Mitchell of David H. Mitchell and Associates; Sally Steponkus of Sally Steponkus Interiors; Susan Thompson of Susan Thompson Interior Design, LLC; Draza Stamenich of Draza, LLC; Iantha Carley of Iantha Carley Interiors, and John Petro of Petro Design Build, among others.

Sponsors and Partners
DC Living Real Estate, LLC; Supon Creative; Blue Water Media; The Georgetown House Tour; the Georgetown BID / French Market; SPIN DC; Farrow & Ball Inc; Washington Spaces magazine; Howrey LLP; Tobin O’Connor & Ewing; Treacy & Eagleburger Architects, PC and Bond Beebe, Accountants & Advisors.

Website
www.dcdesignhouse.com