The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is a not-for-profit organization that provides shelter to families with children receiving lifesaving care in area hospitals. By creating a temporary haven, RMH-LI gives families the ability to focus on their child’s healing. However, after 27 years of existence, the House could use some healing of its own to continue serving families in need.
Previewing the designer concept boards at the Newel Antiques fundraiser.
Project Design 2013 is a groundbreaking initiative in the design community created by Kravet and Anthony Baratta, the original designer of the House and current creative director for the project. With the additional support of New York Cottages & Gardens, the House will receive a head-to-toe makeover as the 18 bedrooms, kitchen, breakfast room, five common areas, first floor restrooms, and three laundry rooms are revamped by the leading tastemakers in design.
One of the designer concept boards, from designers Margreet Cevasco and Vasi Ypsilantis.
The project will provide RMH-LI with necessary repairs and renovations while also showcasing the powerful impact design can make. As more people show their support for Project Design 2013, more can be done to benefit RMH-LI and the thousands of families it helps.
Contributing designers of Project Design 2013 include Amanda Nisbet Design Inc., Anthony Baratta LLC, Bunny Williams Inc., Danielle Colding Design, Delrose Design Group, Drake Design Associates, Drew McGukin Interiors, Dwell Studio, Eric Cohler Design, Kate Singer Home, Kim E. Courtney Interiors & Design, Mabley Handler Interior Design, Margreet Cevasco Design, Matthew Patrick Smyth Inc., Meg Braff Designs, Mehditash Design, LLC, Michael Herold Design, Michael Tavano Design, Mr Call Design, Nick Olsen Inc., Pappas Miron Designs, Suzanne Costa, Tilton Fenwick LLC, Vasi Ypsilantis and Young Huh Interior Design. Each designer will be responsible a particular room in the House.
Anthony Baratta in the Project Design-inspired vignette he created at Newel Antiques.
The finished product of Project Design 2013 will debut at the Designer Showcase Gala on October 10th. RMH-LI will then host an open house on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. Community members will be invited to tour the new rooms for a donation fee of $25. Students are invited for a reduced rate of $10.
The team from RMH-LI, Anthony Baratta, and the Kravet team at Newel Antiques.
So far, Project Design 2013 has seen unbelievable support from the community. On June 6th, hundreds of supporters gathered at Newel Antiques in Manhattan for a Project Design 2013 Pre-Construction Party. The night consisted of food and fun, as well as a sneak peek at some of the designs for the House. Designer Suzanne Costa threw an intimate dinner at Maroni Cuisine in Northport, NY for some of her best clients to raise funds for future families that will stay in the room she is designing for RMH-LI.
The next event in the Project Design 2013 series, “Cocktails with Mr. Call,” will take place this Tuesday, July 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Thom Bar at The Thompson Hotel and is the perfect opportunity for those looking to get involved in the project. The event will consist of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music alongside Project Design 2013 contributing designer Jon Call of MR CALL Designs. For more information about the event please visit http://mrcalldesigns.com/.
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In addition to the fundraisers listed above, several other designers involved with the House have organized their own fundraising projects with friends, family and clients.For more information about the House, and to make a donation, please visit www.rmhlongisland.org.
