Tour of Homes

As the kitchen is the heart of the home, so the home is the heart of the community. Please join us for the 8th annual Kirkwood Tour of Homes and see what makes our community so special.

From archetypal Victorian architecture to Modern style you are invited to explore the many different personalities and styles that make up the vivid and unique Kirkwood community. See the results of loving renovations and new additions; enjoy the tree lined streets and home gardens; get interior design ideas from classic to funky-chic; and best of all, meet the people who make Kirkwood a great place to be as we open our homes, and our hearts, to you.

Tickets for the Tour of Homes can be purchased at the fine Kirkwood merchants listed to the right and at the park on the day of the tour. All proceeds go to benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization, a local 501c3 non-profit group dedicated community improvement.
View a map of homes on the tour
1. House of Blues
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Photo by: CAW
This folk Victorian was built by Asa Candler c.1897 as a speculation house but was being used as a small church when it was renovated in 2002. In danger of collapsing, this home was lovingly restored to its former glory with careful attention to period details utilizing reclaimed materials, such as the stained glass found throughout the home, and modern conveniences, such as the custom kitchen. The owners' favorite feature of the home? "It's warm, inviting, always filled with loved ones... there are over 100 years of stories within our walls and I'm often reminded of the wonderful moments we're adding."
2. Classic Bungalow
Robson House
Photo by: GLW
Built in 1911, this home features classic detailing. Visitors will enjoy the original windows, doors, floors, and fireplaces found in this house, as well as the owner's classic sense of style. A wonderful example of "bungalow living"- a deceptively simple design that allows for maximum use of space and easy separation of public and private spaces- this home offered the owner everything he was looking for, including the large front porch and outdoor spaces.
3. Arts & Crafts Modern
Geoff Jackies Updt
Photo by: CAW

This extraordinary house bares little resemblance to the American Small House it started life as. Originally built in 1954, this home looked like most of the houses surrounding it, however a massive renovation turned this humble home into a Arts & Crafts showcase. Its curb appeal is just the beginning as visitors will delight in the high-end finishes, unique spaces (both indoors and out), and the beautiful over sized lot it sits on. The house features ample Mission detailing, from the porch woodwork to the light fixtures in the home, while still maintaining a contemporary, open floor plan. Artwork from the owners' families is also displayed throughout and is just one of the special ways they have made this house their home.

4. Mod Small House
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Photo by: CAW
The artist owners of this 1950's American Small House have put their mark on their home. From the moment visitors approach the front porch, with its collection of folk art, it is obvious they have entered a creative space. From the quirky antique radio collection to 50's furniture, this home exudes style. Color and distinctive art fill the home and lead the eye eagerly to the next space. The kitchen features a one of a kind back splash designed and installed by the owners, just one of the many DYI projects they have completed. This may be a Small House, but it lives big thanks to the multi-purpose, space saving designs of the owners and the creative flare with which they have branded their home.
5. Bungalow Redesigned
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Photo by: CAW

This 1920s brick dwelling is believed to have been designed by craftsman and architect Frank Ruggles. Before visitors enter the home they will be greeted by extensive landscaping and a welcoming wrap-around porch. Inside, this large home features a casual and engaging interior by mixing modern furnishings with antiques and estate sale finds as well as many original architectural details. Not expected are the many specialty rooms including a wine cellar, media room, and second "work" kitchen for the professional chef who lives here.

6. Southern Greek Revival
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Photo by: CAW
Built to EarthCraft standards, this home features many environmentally conscious features such as icynene insulation, rain barrels, high efficiency systems, and a pea gravel parking pad to minimize run-off. While visitors will appreciate the owner's commitment to being earth-friendly, it is the finishes the owner chose that will impress them. Built to emulate Southern Greek Revival architecture, the new home features wood wall paneling, Jacobean stained floors, lofty ceiling heights, and over-sized doors. The owner paid special attention to details such as maximizing natural light and ample access to outdoor spaces. Committed to the environment and beauty, the owner of this custom home is also committed to the community, building just two doors down from his first Kirkwood house, joining many local residents by doing the "Kirkwood Shuffle."
7. Whisenant House
HLWms House
Photo by: GLW

This home recently underwent a whirlwind renovation. Brimming with original architectural details, this house is further enhanced by upgraded spaces inside and extensive outdoor living spaces, from a shady deck to a large screened-in porch. Whimsy fills the home and the owners have already put their personal touch on the space with innovative DYI light fixtures and utilizing classic period details in updated, modern ways.

8. The Dragonfly House
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Photo by: CAW

Originally purchased as a renovation project in 2005, the home on this site was too damaged to be saved. Since a new home had to be erected, the renovation team set about custom designing this California-Craftsman home melding graceful Japanese design with classic bungalow architecture. Utilizing salvaged materials both from the original site and from other locations, the interior boasts so many architectural antiques that visitors often believe the house to be a restored bungalow. Visitors will delight in the extensive Greene & Greene inspired woodwork. The dragon fly motif, first visible from the front porch, is carried through the house with custom inlays. The house is at once decadent and casual, a hallmark of the California style.