Boston Magazine's Design Home 2013 Opens September 12 for Public Tours

Boston magazine’s Design Home 2013 will open its doors on September 12th for four weeks of public tours benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital.

Built by New England builder Paradise Construction, this year’s Design Home is a 33,000 square foot multi-family, luxury condominium situated on a beautiful stretch of ocean in Swampscott, MA. The home, which is led by the vision of design coordinators Jerry Rippetoe and Tony Sienicki of tj’s at Sign of the Goose and developer Barry Turkanis, will be an inspirational showcase, featuring a vast array of products from the Greater Boston design community.

“One of the greatest aspects of this project is the way that it inspires people,” states Rippettoe. “For visitors who are decorating their own homes or beginning to house hunt, the Design Home allows them to touch, feel and experience a variety of home décor and technology products in person. We love being able to share ideas and spark inspiration.”

As the project’s design coordinators, Rippetoe and Sienicki will combine timeless pieces with unique accents to create an ambiance that evokes feelings of relaxation and luxury.  The house also incorporates unexpected hues, such as rich jewel tones, to complement the remarkable water views.

In conjunction with the interior aesthetics, architect Robert Zarelli designed the home with respect to the classic architectural elements reminiscent of Swampscott’s turn of the century seaside resorts. His use of clean lines and amenities of modern luxury can be seen throughout the property.

“Boston Children’s Hospital is thrilled to be partnering withBoston magazine on Design Home 2013,” says Michael Bornhorst, Director of Corporate Initiatives at Boston Children’s Hospital. “This year’s Design Home will raise vital funds for the Children’s Fund which supports the areas of greatest need at Boston Children’s Hospital.  Without donations like the proceeds from Design Home, Boston Children’s Hospital would not be able to provide the world class care that thousands of children and families rely on each year.”

For more information on Boston magazine’s Design Home 2013 in Swampscott, and to purchase tour tickets, please visitbostonmagazine.com/designhome.

About Design Home:

In September 2013, Boston magazine, in conjunction with Boston Home, will debut its seventh Design Home in partnership with the reputable New England builder Paradise Construction. Design Home 2013 will feature a cohesive design aesthetic, managed by design coordinators Jerry Ripettoe and Tony Sienicki of tj’s at Sign of the Goose, and showcase leading design components, brands, and products from the Greater Boston design community.  Starting in September, The Concordia, an ocean-front, luxury condominium located in Swampscott, MA, will be open for four weeks of tours, in which 100% of the ticket sales will benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital.

Boston magazine’s Design Home 2013 features products from sponsors Ferguson Enterprises, Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs and Carpeting, Zimman's, Surroundings, Didriks, Local Root: The Kitchen Store, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, California Closets, Andersen Windows & Doors, Elite Media Solutions, Family Kitchens, Lucia Lighting & Design, Tile By Design, Moynihan Lumber, Barrows Custom Window Treatments, Kensington-Stobart Gallery, Irresistibles, ITALMARBLE, CO, Saulnier Hardwood Floors, Pawsitively Marblehead, Gentle Giant Moving Company, Raffaele Construction Corp., and 60nobscot Home.

About Boston Children’s Hospital:

Boston Children’s Hospital offers award-winning patient care and is home to the world’s largest pediatric research enterprise. As a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, Boston Children’s is committed to training the top pediatric clinicians of tomorrow—not only as leaders in their respective fields, but also as practitioners of compassionate child- and family-centered care. With locations in Boston, Waltham, Lexington and Peabody, and physicians seeing patients in medical centers throughout eastern Massachusetts, Boston Children’s pediatric specialists are where you need them, when you need them. To learn more, visit bostonchildrens.org.