Thank You for visiting the
2008 Designer Showhouse
April 19th – May 11th
and supporting our Beneficiaries!
The 2008 Designer Showhouse is now closed.
The 2008 Designer Showhouse staff wishes to extend our thanks to the community for supporting our beneficiaries and making this Showhouse a smashing success! Be watching for more information about the NEXT Designer Showhouse!
Presented By:
Presented by metroMAGAZINE and The Omaha Chapter
of The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
FAQs? To go to directly to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here
About metroMAGAZINE:
The mission of alh Publications is to recognize the ongoing efforts of Omaha-area businesses, organizations and individuals to better the community through their support of charitable and civic causes. Read more about metroMAGAZINE
About ASID:
The Nebraska/Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has been fortunate to be involved with designer showhouses in the Omaha community spanning over thirty years. Read more about ASID
GENERAL INFORMATION
about the Showhouse
WHAT:
The 2008 Designer Showhouse is a partnership between metroMAGAZINE and the Nebraska/Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The new partners have developed a spectacular new approach to the Showhouse concept with will create fresh opportunities for giving back to the community.
metroMAGAZINE provides promotional and organizational expertise for the event including logistics, sponsorship, volunteers and marketing while ASID provides the creative contributions of selected designers.
WHERE:
The Showhouse is located in the BayShores subdivision.
The homeowners are Pat and Sharon McNeil.
The Showhouse address is 4401 S. 162nd Avenue · Omaha, Nebraska 68135
FOR IMMEDIATE DIRECTIONS to the Showhouse select the DIRECTIONS & PARKING tab on the menu to the left or click here for a direct link to Google Maps.
WHEN:
The Showhouse will run from Saturday, April 19 to Sunday, May 11 2008 - concluding on the Mother's Day. The 2008 Designer Showhouse will be open for three weeks.
ADMISSION:
- General Admission is $20 at the door
- Advance ticket purchase is $15 - CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online!
- Group Admission is $12 per person for groups of 10 people or more
- Designer-Led Tours* are available - Admission pricing is:
- $25 per person for Tour only
- $35 per person for Tour and Lunch
*Advance ticket purchase required. Call 333-7499 to purchase.
- No entry ½ hour before closing
HOURS:
- Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays Noon to 4 p.m.
- CLOSED Mondays and Tuesday for private tours
- Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.*
- Fridays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.*
*By popular demand, The 2008 Designer Showhouse
is now open Thursday AND Friday until 8 p.m.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Satellite parking is located at The Shops of Legacy, 168th and Center.
Free shuttle buses begin one half hour before the 2008 Designer Showhouse
opens each day and run every 15 minutes until close.
Shuttle Schedule:
- Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- NO SHUTTLES Mondays and Tuesday*
- Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
- Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fridays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.*
*Shuttle buses are not providedf or Special Events such as Private Parties, Designer-Led Tours and Culinary Evenings. Parking for these events is available at the Designer Showhouse. Shuttle service will be available on Fridays for JazzNights.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Be watching for highlights about upcoming Special Events connected to The 2008 Designer Showhouse as they are scheduled. Select SPECIAL EVENTS on the menu to the left for detailed information about all Special Events.
Friday, April 18th is the OPENING NIGHT CHARITY GALA.
Click above to go to the BENEFICIARIES Page
Omaha Performing Arts - The PRESENTERS
A volunteer group that supports Omaha Performing Arts
by fundraising and building awareness of the organization's mission.
For information about volunteering for The PRESENTERS at the 2008 Designer Showhouse contact Sam Hohman at 402.210.6564 or shohman@creditadvisors.org.
Camp Fire USA which serves nearly 20,000 area boys and girls.
For information about volunteering for Campfire USA at the 2008 Designer Showhouse contact Nick Brotzel, Volunteer Coordinator, at 397-5809 or nbrotzel@campfireomaha.org.
Junior League of Omaha
An organization of women committed to promoting
volunteerism and the potential of women.
For information about volunteering for the Junior League of Omaha at the 2008 Designer Showhouse contact Andi Hallgren at 402.968.2876 or email designsbyandi@yahoo.com.
Click here for more information about our beneficiaries.
BE INFORMED:
Stay ahead of all the latest information about the 2008 Designer Showhouse - add your name to our mailing list by sending your postal address to service@designershowhouseomaha.com. You will receive a postcard prior to our opening, including all the important details.
Interested in bringing a group of 10 or more people to see the 2008 Designer Showhouse?
We can offer special ticket prices for you!
For more information...
CONTACT:
MORE ABOUT metroMAGAZINE
A Proud Tradition
ALH Publications encourages people's desire to give something back to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. metroMAGAZINE, formerly Metro Monthly, has been widely recognized, respected and regarded as the areas defining lifestyle publication for over 17 years. Acknowledged for its continuing commitment to promoting and celebrating philanthropy in the region, the publication has grown and expanded to become our community's source for lifestyle, culture and philanthropy.
One of the area's most award winning publications, the magazine has garnered numerous citations for design, content and innovation. In addition to its commitment to philanthropic endeavors, the publication has become viewed as the definitive area monthly lifestyle magazine with its elegant and upscale presentation of fashion, design, cuisine and travel trends.
A Passion for Trendsetting
In addition to the coverage the publication has been known for, metroMAGAZINE continues to expand its scope with such items as periodic AWARENESS features focusing on important health and wellness issues while special interest sections such as JOURNEYS and the JOY OF GIVING transport readers into the world of personal discovery.
The magazines periodic departments include metroHOME, metroCUISINE, metroTRAVEL and metroSPIRIT as well as BRAVO! - all dedicated to specific areas of interest to local readers and advertisers ranging from holistic living to the Arts. Profile features on local celebrities, as well as an extensive Society section known as the metroSCENE, make metroMAGAZINE a must read for all who are interested in living well, and an indispensible guide for celebrating businesses, individuals and organizations who make a difference in our community and the region.
Yet another innovation was the introduction of an annual social and philanthropic calendar known as The Event Book, which provides an elegant, tasteful approach to staying in touch and saving dates. This annual is complimented by an 365/24/7 full featured website, www.theeventbookomaha.com, which provides users around the clock access to updated information about events in the region.
metroMAGAZINE NOW!
The latest of metroMAGAZINE's FIRSTS is the online version of the publication known as metroMAGAZINE NOW! , which makes the magazine the first area publication to offer a Digital Magazine (or DigiMag) version ONLINE! Users can flip through the magazine and link directly to advertisers quickly and easily. This newest innovation allows viewers to "CLICK - VIEW - CONNECT" in a whole new way! The Event Book is also available in a DigiMag version.
For more information about metroMAGAZINE go to www.metromagazineomaha.com.
MORE ABOUT ASID
"Design with a Conscience"
In helping to build this Showhouse tradition we have been able to assist and support non-profit groups as we give back to our community. The theme for this year's 2008 Designer Showhouse is a reflection of our commitment to making this project both environmentally and community conscious. Not only does the project benefit the community but also is an opportunity to educate the public on how to incorporate current design trends into a tasteful, enduring environment.
Why Hire an ASID Designer?
It's your home, your ideas, your lifestyle.
Our job is to understand.
Interior spaces can look many different ways, but how they work is more important. For example, your home's interior must not only look great, but its design must support the way you want to live. Designing spaces that meet and satisfy your needs requires understanding both current and future uses.
ASID interior design consultants are trained to deal with more than the furnishings and finishes that go into a space and make it look wonderful. They use an analytical problem-solving approach that focuses on your needs and aspirations. This approach is based on listening, understanding and ultimately creating a space that exceeds your expectations.
Designing your home is a process- to some it's exciting, to others it's intimidating. An ASID interior design consultant can help you manage that process - taking on as much or as little responsibility as you like.
The choice is yours. We act as a consultant to ensure you get what you want and need. We'll help you examine your options, create a roadmap, manage the process or anything in between - purchasing, ordering, managing contractors and overseeing budgets. Interior design consultants are trained to see the big picture and to help you balance your aspirations, functional needs and budget.
To find a designer who will listen and understand your wants and needs, visit the Nebraska/Iowa Chapters ASID website at www.asid-neia.org, call the ASID Worldwide Referral Service at 800-775-ASID or visit the ASID national website at www.asid.org.
 | About the Showhouse
Event PlannerLisa Turner
Turner Events and Marketing, LLC 
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Turner Events and Marketing, LLC designs and produces events with a meticulous sense of detail. Whether it is a grand opening, annual meeting, anniversary tournament, awards banquet, corporate party or other special occasion Turner Events and Marketing, LLC will provide the special touch, down to the smallest detail, that guests will be talking about for years.
Turner Events and Marketing, LLC is totally focused on the client, delivering a clever and creative brand experience through planning and communication. We create and execute big ideas on a budget which is crucial to continued growth and prosperity in any company.
We are pleased and proud to play such a meaningful role in the presentation of this ostentatious undertaking and to support the designers and charities it benefits, as well as the public which this project endeavors to both entertain and serve.
Lisa Turner
Turner Events and Marketing, LLC
FAQs
Frequently asked Questions about the Designer Showhouse
- WHAT EXACTLY IS The 2008 Designer Showhouse? The Showhouse is a collaboration between metroMAGAZINE and ASID which creates an opportunity to benefit local charities while affording selected ASID member interior designers to display their talents. The project is intended to raise funds for three different selected charities as well as to provide them with numerous promotional opportunities during the course of the Showhouse exhibition.
- HOW DOES The Showhouse benefit charities? In several ways. The charities are each designated with a week to promote themselves and create more awareness during the Designer Showhouse. During their week, each organization provides volunteers to help staff the Showhouse when it is open to the public. The organizations are paid for every hour of volunteer work put in by their staff member volunteers. In addition, the organizations will benefit form the 2008 Designer Showhouse Raffle as well as a percentage of the receipts from the Opening Night Gala. The Showhouse's commitment to supporting these charities is another way of keeping in tune with this year's theme of "Design with a Conscience".
- HOW DO THE DESIGNERS contribute and benefit the Showhouse?
Designer Contributions: Designers make a significant contribution to the project in terms of the amount of time, labor and expense that is poured into each room design. Literally hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of resources are contributed by the combined design teams by the time the Showhouse is complete.
Designer Benefits: Each Design Team is carefully chosen by the Showhouse Design Committee from an established set of prerequisites. It is a sought after honor and privilege to be chosen as a member of the Showhouse Design Team. The Showhouse provides a unique opportunity for each design team to display their talents and their grasp of the latest trends and innovations in interior design as well as a way to meet and interact with the public during the exhibition period.
- HOW DO THE HOMEOWNERS contribute and benefit from the Showhouse?
The homeowners make a huge contribution to the project, first by consenting to open their home to the public during the exhibition period, as well as by coordinating and cooperating with the Design Teams as they make decisions about how to decorate and refurbish each area. This involves a significant investment of time and energy. In addition, the homeowners must vacate their home and make arrangements to live elsewhere for about six to nine months while their home interior and grounds are massively redesigned! In this way the homeowners are making a very meaningful contribution by literally opening their home and adjusting their lives to benefit both the ASID Design members and the supported Beneficiaries.
The benefits derived are the obvious upgrade in their family dwelling once the exhibit is closed. At this point in the process the homeowners choose which portions need to be removed and restored. There are additional benefits of public exposure and the appreciation of the public, the beneficiaries and the Showhouse presenters.
- Is this a NEW HOME constructed for display? No. This is not a new home built from scratch. The Designer Showhouse is a unique approach that involves an EXISTING home and the efforts of talented professionals to temporarily REDESIGN it. The homeowners decide which improvements they wish to keep or decline. The ultimate goal of this project is to support charity while displaying the talents of these design professionals, and the generosity of the homeowners and those supporting the project.
For more information about this subject please go to the MEDIA Page and browse through our list of Press Releases and Articles.
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