The 49th Annual Symphony Designers’ Showhouse
Every year the Kansas City Symphony Alliance hosts a Symphony Designers’ Showhouse. This year is the 49th annual showhouse and there are fantastic things in store for showhouse visitors. For those of you who aren’t sure what the showhouse is about, the Kansas City Symphony Alliance (KCSA) carefully selects designers and design teams who then execute an immaculate design in a space of their choosing in the house. This brilliant event serves as a fundraiser for the Kansas City Symphony. This year the transformation is in the home of Dr. Tim and Heather Pluard of 4445 West 56th Street. There are several returning designers and a few debut designers!
Background Information on the Designer’s Canvas:
The colonial home of Dr.Tim and Heather Pluard is roughly 5,034 sq. feet and located near the historic site of the Battle of Westport in Ward Estates. It includes six bedrooms, five bathrooms and three half baths. What is fascinating about this home is that it was built in 1915 and still looks ravishing. The designers have taken something so antique, used the space as their own and incorporated their beautiful designs and thoughts into the home. With 30 indoor/outdoor spaces, the 18 designers had a lot of space to work with! To better understand what types of rooms are include in the design process, some rooms are master bath, tween suite, sunroom, living room, library, stairway/landing, landscaping front and back lawn and many, many others! Several types of designers also participate in this event, including a school of design, design companies and several others.
Background Information on the Designers’ Showhouse Tradition:
The Kansas City Symphony Designers’ Showhouse tradition began in 1970. Thanks to this amazing project, it has allowed the KCSA to contribute more than 5 million dollars to the Kansas City Symphony. The Designers’ Showhouse is one of the most anticipated events by viewers every year. Last years event won a Gold Book Roundtable Award meaning it was chosen as one of 12 outstanding projects by the League of American Orchestras. The Designers’ Showhouse is 1 of 12 outstanding projects across the country!
This year, the Designers’ Showhouse runs May 13. The public can purchase tickets for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The Showhouse is only open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Showhouse also has a boutique with home decor ideas and fashion from different artists. Hurry and purchase your tickets before time runs out! This is an amazing opportunity to see a beautiful house redone by talented artists and designers. You won’t want to miss your chance to see this Gold Book voted project. Head over to the website to read the latest symphony newsletter or join the KCSA.
More information about the showhouse:
The Designers’ Showhouse close this Sunday, May 13. The showhouse will conclude with a fabulous Mother’s Day experience. You can tour the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse and then feast on all you can eat Chris Cakes! For just $10 you can feast on pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. There will also be fruit, cheese and dessert options available in the cafe for purchase. The Mother’s Day brunch will last from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday is the final day to view that lavish the showhouse so hurry and purchase your tickets here! You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to view a beautifully designed home in the heart of Kansas City.
