Touring Charming 1914 Craftsman | This House Tours

Join us in Webster Groves as we explore an American Craftsman style home (c. 1914) that boasts stunning woodwork and retains most of it's original architectural elements mixed with Arts and Crafts influences. You don't want to miss this one!
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Location: Webster Groves, Missouri
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[@janewasson4845]

Finally!!! A home where some misguided person didn't paint all the woodwork, knock down walls, paint or remove the fireplace, and tear out original features! I am so tired of idiots ruining historic homes! Go build new ones, or buy a featureless ranch house to play with! This delighted my restoration soul!

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I agree! My son and daughter-in-law lived in a muncher smaller version of this house in which the previous owner did just that. It was so sad to see that some of the significant features, such as the French doors leading into the dining room, were either gone or severely altered. A walk into the front door of this house showed me what their house should have looked like.

[@deanarjones9114]

I do agree. This house is beautiful

[@mollypitcher9380]

TV interior designer Sarah Richardson does that all the time! She says the rooms are too dark! UGH!

[@ginger1549]

I lived in an old craftsman house in Pittsburgh. It had been beautifully restored but the woodwork was all painted white. The realtor told us it was damaged by 100 years of living and much of the wood had to be replaced - thus the paint as they couldn't get the new to match the old perfectly. The master bedroom still had the original wood. Fortunately things like the french doors remained.

[@Mike84501]

I bought a 1912 craftsman home about 28 years ago. All the beautiful woodwork was painted, and the living and dining rooms were wallpapered. It took me 9 months to strip the wood and wallpaper. It was a huge job and one I never want to do again. Also, the cheap carpet had the carpet and pad all in one and it was glued to the hardwood floors. I pulled it up and had to hire a company to come and remove the glue. Then the floor company was able to refinish them. It turned out beautifully.

[@02ujtb00626]

I love love love craftsman style houses.

[@miketackabery7521]

So many beautiful things in this house. The wood defines each room and yet all the public rooms flow into each other. Finally a craftsman that hasn't been ruined with contemporary interiors!

[@blazertundra]

My all time favorite style. It's a dream of mine to live in a beautiful craftsman, or a gothic revival from a slightly later decade. And a big THANK YOU to whoever did the renovation on it for preserving the important details of the home and, even more importantly, the style throughout. They went beyond preserving walls and swam against the current of trendy interior design. The bathrooms and kitchen are still modern and practical, but they are too "outdated" for many typical homebuyers with their retro style. Hopefully that decision will serve to attract the buyers who care about keeping the craftsman look intact.

[@chuckandmax7313]

I love a good craftsman home they are the penultimate home for me. The archway between the living and dining room is my favorite detail I also love all the built ins. Originally they came complete with craftsman furniture which I collect. The kitchen remodel is pleasing, what I see a lot of is flippers buying these classic homes and turning them into open concept and painting all the tiger oak trim white with grey walls and removing all the built ins grrr I hate that. The bathroom is perfectly styled and very original looking.I love all the natural light in the study it’s beautiful. The homes decor is perfect. I bet the price is just right.

[@ThisHouse]

I’m glad you enjoyed this home as much as I did, there is a special place in my heart for well maintained Craftsman architecture and furniture.

[@VanillaMacaron551]

If a craftsman is your penultimate, what's your favourite? Penultimate means "last but one in a series of things; second last".

[@deborahklinlger8565]

What a beautiful home. Wood floors are wonderful. Charming. Love the Stickley furniture. Just enough. Craftsman details in the hardware & lamps & door frames & stairs.❤😊 Ty!

[@lemorab1]

@@VanillaMacaron551 This would be my penultimate Craftsman home. My favorite is the brown shingle with a dark wood interior, pitched roof ceiling, open crossbeams, and a general atmosphere I can best describe as Austrian hunting lodge/Swiss chalet in the alps. I also love a klinker brick fireplace and chimney, if that helps.

[@tinaweiss9345]

I just adore this home. The woodwork is gorgeous, and it has such a warm feeling. Thank you for sharing!

[@rosezingleman5007]

I love these homes. Simply gorgeous.

[@gingerv.384]

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[@brianmckanna1795]

I love the glow of this home. Feels warm!

[@megansfo]

What a beautiful old house! Back in the 90's, I owned a beautiful 1910 home on a hill in Seattle. It was much like this, but bigger and a bit more formal. wish I still owned it. Not only because it was a great house, but it has gone up in value to ten times what we sold it for in 1994.

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

What a beautiful airy well thought out house. So happy to see the brick fire place and the beautiful woodwork is not painted white. Thank goodness. This house is a preserved charming treasure. I love everything about it. My grandmothers house had a dark wood swinging kitchen into dining room door as well as a breakfast nook and farm house sink. Mud room off the kitchen. A many windowed sun room off the living room. 😊I absolutely loved that house as a child. A small back yard with a vegetable and flower garden. So many happy memories.

[@mchapman132]

Gorgeous home. It’s warm, inviting, comfortable. To me it’s a home, not just a house. I’m so tired of the monochromatic grey/white pallet so common today, IMHO they are cold, impersonal, characterless. They remind me of a medical office. This home is wonderful. ❤️

[@a1wend1l]

Beautiful. I love the sturdy, simplicity of the craftsman period.

[@twistoffate4791]

Adam, that's a GREAT way to put the glory of a Craftsman home: Sturdy & simple. Well-stated.

[@bethbartlett5692]

These homes are so "family energy of the early 20th Century". It is close to the very 1st Home my Husband and I purchased, MidTown Memphis, right behind Overton Square. Built in 1913, we were only 3rd owners. It had a lovely history and it remains a beautiful property. (I drive by each time I'm in area, in Memphis). We put insulation, a beautiful siding in Taupe, White Trim, and e-windows, to complete its needs. I love radiator heat, so we kept that. Totally rebuilt kitchen, exposing and sealing the brick. Hand built cabinets with Glass fronts. _________ This house is truly well done, craftsmanship is apparent. The hallway with shelves is built like a the Butler's Pantry. In this location I suppose it was intended to house the linens.

[@betsyh2503]

Craftsman homes are my favorite, I love all the windows in this one.

[@ginger1549]

I think they usually had a lot of windows because when they were built electric lights weren't all that good as yet.

[@miketackabery7521]

@@ginger1549 it's part of the style: the earliest antecedents are from India, where we get the name bungalow. Earlier architectural styles had far less windows. They're just charming, aren't they?

[@jmchez]

The owners are true Craftsman lovers. They made sure to include craftsman-style furniture, which really gives the house a historical feel to the rooms. I also love how the houses of that period had the garage set back from the house. AS F.L. Wright said, the garage should not be the first thing that you see in the house. It is not a welcoming sign, the porch is.

[@SpanishEclectic]

The Craftsman style was indeed popular in California. Many of the older neighborhoods in San Diego are a mix of a few larger Victorian houses, Craftsman bungalows (though some Craftsman homes were mansions; check out the Gamble house in Pasadena!!!), and Spanish style homes built between 1920 and 1939. I love the woodwork in those homes, which can vary from simple elegance, to Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces. It's great to see updates in keeping with the style and age of the home, that don't permanently damage it's integrity. In my opinion, ripping out built-ins like those room-dividers should be a crime, but I have seen it, all in the interest of an open floor plan. :( Glad to see you getting around better, Ken.

[@ThisHouse]

How very fascinating! It's really interesting to see a Craftsman on such a large scale!

[@blazertundra]

When I found out my friend moved into a craftsman home in Sacramento, I was like a kid on Christmas. When I came inside and saw the previous owner ripped all the walls and such downstairs, turning it into just another trendy open concept interior, I was so disappointed. The acousics are really bad in that house now because of that design choice. So now my friend's family gets the worst of both worlds: small, oddly-shaped bedrooms upstairs with no storage, fine details, or charm downstairs.

[@SpanishEclectic]

@@blazertundra That's so sad. I saw batch of videos a while back for 'Craftsman' or 'Tudor Revival' houses in Los Angeles, from the same Real Estate company. Every place was white or grey inside, with all of the wood painted and the built-ins removed. All the fixtures had been replaced with low-end modern choices. Just awful. And listed for $600K to boot. :(

[@mollypitcher9380]

I didn’t know the Craftsman style home originated in California. I thought it was the Midwest. I learned a lot from this video.

[@miketackabery7521]

@@mollypitcher9380 they have a really interesting history. Their antecedents are in England but became truly recognizable in the US. They were even influenced by traditional Japanese buildings! Seeing the Gamble houses in Pasadena is a must for lovers of the style: extremely elegant, handmade and luxurious. Quite a revelation!

[@vulcan2882]

Both sets of my grandparents grew up in craftman homes and so did my parents. When my parents got married they bought a craftman home too, they said it just felt like a home. I myself would love to have one of my own too.

[@Susan.I]

Owning a Craftsman home would be my dream come true!

[@maricogan2903]

I own a 1,200 sq/ft Craftsman cottage in the coastal South East. It has miles of dark, shellacked wood trim. It is a simple little house but I have not had the finances to strip the floors and woodwork. I still love it.

[@susanstater4695]

I used to own a house almost like this in Oregon. When my husband died, I had to sell it to meet expenses. This brought tears to my eyes. I miss the house so much.

[@miketackabery7521]

😣

[@LA_Mom_2023]

My father-in-law was a Master Carpenter and a lot of this wood work was in their family home he built. Just beautiful!!!

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

My favorite style of architecture. Oftentimes individuals will remove the radiators because they do take up quite a bit of space and maybe aren’t aesthetically appealing, but they are the best source of heat you can have in a home. They retain the heat and don’t blow drying hot air. More important, hot water radiator heat is clean. Very nice home. Very warm and inviting.

[@Dlightaz]

I’m glad to see there isn’t a bunch of shiplap and IKEA furniture. The owners know what restoration really means.

[@janedee6488]

Beautiful house. Nice and sunny.

[@juneberry1982]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! This is my favorite style of house followed by Victorian, Farmhouse, Federal, Colonial, and Spanish style!!!! Craftsman is definitely 1st place!!! Thank you for the tour of this lovely house!!! 😘💜💜💜😍

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@twistoffate4791]

I love Craftsman homes, and always wanted to live in one. Those built-ins and lights on either side of the "passageway" make a house a home. I always notice doorknobs. Great crystal doorknobs. Thanks again for making my day with another awe-inspiring tour.

[@ThisHouse]

I’m so glad this tour made your day! Cheers!

[@karenmickens1239]

Simply beautiful. I just love Stickley furniture too.🥰

[@kenlodge3399]

I tell you this is why I like your channel so much. Of the hundred or so channels slash vlogs on architecture and/or residential construction, ie, homes and DIY home fixer uppers I have not seen one, not one look at this style craftsman. When anyone talks about the American landscape like where America grew up they'll most likely review a half dozen mansions of the rich and famous or "major population centers" aka big city downtowns, but never show the actual homes everybody\s parents grew up in and half of their descendants starter homes. The American craftsman style can be found in every city from Boston to San Francisco, Seattle to Jacksonville. And how many of those starter homes became permanent as no one could find the same size for less than twice the price - if you were willing to stay in close to the city and watch as the neighborhoods decay around you. no matter how many neighborhood organizations were formed.

[@pamcastiron4274]

Such a beautiful home

[@dawnmcintire3248]

I love craftsman style homes they are so practical and beautiful.

[@ginamaria2579]

It’s gorgeous ☺️

[@lynngehringer1073]

Oh boy that's my kind of home! Craftsman Style home with all it's special details and woodwork galore! They really did a fabulous job in their bathrooms such clean lines that square sink was perfect and the color of the tiles made the whole room shine. Thank you for taking us through this beautiful home! I'll keep watching since you really do a great job entertaining us with information and history with each home you tour! Thank You! Blessings!!

[@susprime7018]

Good job with the period appropriate furnishings. Love the woodwork.

[@ThisHouse]

We totally agree!

[@erindindoffer3325]

It is so exciting to see a home this well preserved. I am currently restoring a home built in 1926 (not craftsman, unfortunately, because they are my favorite) and my mouth dropped at the effort to detail that was put into each room, it really makes all of the difference. I wonder if the homeowners bought the furniture from Modern Bungalow because the living room furniture looks Morris-inspired. The radiator covers are the same as in my house: with the roman lattice design...and I loved the tiffany styles lamps. I didn't notice all of the window sills, usually, they are Carrara marble. I just love watching these videos so much. Ken is not condescending and teaches with an enthusiastic knowledge of architectural design.

[@PapunBhattacharya]

Nice sharing.

[@mattmayo3539]

Period correct preservation has and will always be my favorite style of home.

[@sylviamayo379]

Thanks for the Tour. Great job Ken

[@ThisHouse]

Thanks!

[@theobserver2309]

This home is a treasure! Delightful older features and the warmth of the wood interiors to enjoy...

[@tedadams1324]

This house is so very similar to the house of my childhood in Iowa!

[@phyllisarrington7436]

I grew up in a home like this. Good memories. Thank you

[@triciag3311]

Ahhh. I knew that was Webster as soon as I saw it. Such a beautiful area. This house is gorgeous! I like all the woodwork and built-ins. There is so much attention to detail that you just don't get in newer houses. It is my dream to own a house like this!

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Thediscohkidd78]

They just don't make 'em like this anymore. Craftsmanship 😍

[@DAJAVUE1995]

The House Definitely Has Character

[@Lv-nq9qz]

what a lovely house, you can really tell it was loved and cared for

[@ellenlehrman9299]

So wonderful to see you strolling through the house without a cane!

[@annhinson5670]

This house is beautiful! I absolutely love the sun room. I love these old Craftsman style homes. I lived in one growing up, although not as big as this one. It had wonderful built-ins in the dining room. Their curb appeal surpasses anything else after this era.

[@gayfitkin6861]

This is a delightful home. The presenter has such a pleasant voice as he describes everything. Good job. Great home.

[@jesseostone386]

OMG! This house is EXACTLY what I dream of and how I would furnish it! Simple, elegant, comfortable. Very, very nice! 😃

[@user-cs4to7qm3k]

Gorgeous!!! My family lived in a house just like this until I was 5 years old. No wonder it’s my All time favorite!

[@carriemoore4375]

LOVE CRAFTSMEN STYLE HOMES 👍✌

[@sherry9377]

This house will stand longer than the new mini mansions people think they need

[@chart2]

I love these homes. I used to own one. It was built in 1906. It's similar to this. I loved the woodwork in my home. I also had a curved wall in living room. Mine had three steps upstairs, and three down on the other side into a nanny quarters. Then at top of three steps, the staircase turned upstairs. I also had a window at landing at top of three stairs.

[@muffassa6739]

We live in a Craftsman home, we love it, great video

[@r.pres.4121]

I love ❤️ this gorgeous old house. The interior is very warm and quite ornate. I love the woodwork and windows throughout this landmark house. Everything seems to match in both color and texture. The lamps and ceiling light fixtures fit right into the style of this house.

[@LisaNH934]

Beautiful house! So well maintained - Thanks Ken

[@ThisHouse]

It really is! Glad you liked it!

[@pkihu9910]

I love how calm his voice is. I could watch his videos all day. 😊

[@lindaford356]

Home is beautiful! Thank you for sharing

[@1aikane]

I grew up in a house very much like this. I'll always love them

[@margaretorden7568]

Thank you for the tour Ken. This is a beautiful house. I love English Arts and Crafts style and now I know it’s known as Craftsman in the US. If you like this style check out Standen House and Compton Fishacre in England which are both now owned by the National Trust.

[@ThisHouse]

How gorgeous! Thank you for bringing those to my attention!

[@lorettarussell3235]

Beautiful house well maintained/restored perfectly. So glad all the woodwork not painted. Love the look of natural wood!

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

Extraordinary home and video.

[@ThisHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chantaldesjardins7763]

Beautiful all natural wood...but never paint on the natural wood it remove the warm and the style .Some picture dont fit with the soul of the era.But what a treasure craftman movement they were.I love detail.thanks for the visit!😍🙋💕

[@leslienimmo3247]

Glad to see you don't need the cane. Hope you have had a full recovery. I absolutely loved this house. The wood work is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Be safe and take care.

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you! I'm still on the road to recovery, but have figured out some creative ways to keep touring houses like I used to. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, cheers!

[@kathyrose1562]

Beautiful, we’ll taken care of house! ❤

[@judithmitchell4667]

Thank you for sharing this Ken. I grew up in an 1914 Craftsman home which looks a great deal like the one you featured today without the bump out. Our sunroom was in the front and was more integrated into the design and not a separate wing. I love all the warm wood, radiator covers and cabinetry. A lovely home. Thank you Ken. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

[@lucycolson6162]

Your calm and pleasant voice made this house tour very enjoyable so I've subscribed for more!

[@EdgarPerez-yv7et]

Beautiful home 🏡

[@MomCat6000]

Oh what an exquisite treat! Arts & Crafts is my #1 favorite style! Thank you for such a generous tour of all the details! Your voice and style of delivery is so soothing. This tour took me miles away from the day’s grind! ❤️

[@robynbohbot3709]

Gorgeous home! I love Craftsman style and was blessed to own one built in 1926.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Little to no wasted space. Beautiful. I live in a 1913, in Southern California. What I love is how craftsman homes were designed for airflow, and how well they translate to modern tech and appliances.

[@pixelkitty2583]

This house is a dream! ❤❤❤

[@rebeccabaker9178]

Pretty and kept up. Love the upstairs!

[@charlottemajewski5992]

I would convert that closet study into a master bath and that 3rd floor room would be my closet and sewing room. Breakfast nook would be a laundry pantry combo.

[@cceichhorn1]

You're getting progressively better at this -- in terms of editing and presentation, this is the best video you've made yet. I also think touring more modest homes is a good idea, at least on occasion, as they can be beautiful in their own right and there are already a *lot* of mansion/huge house tours available on youtube!

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you so much! There is a group of homes, each less than 1,000 sqft, in South St. Louis that are some of my favorite in the city. I'll make sure to tour one of them if it ever becomes possible.

[@miketackabery7521]

@@ThisHouse oh please!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Gorgeous! CRAFTSMAN is my favorite style!!

[@maryhanger4519]

Loved the home, especially that attic.

[@ladonnabuehne1867]

Hi Ken, so glad you are looking so healed and well after your accident. Your back to your top notch self. Tour was very thorough. I like how you scan the room slowly after your verbal explanation. A person can absorb the features much better. Glad your back!

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you! We have gotten really creative with editing and switched up our normal filming routine to keep bringing you the same level of content as before! I'm glad it comes across so well now!

[@benjaminarmstrong7047]

Spectacular!

[@melissaj.corbin7675]

Beautiful home! I owned a 1915 Craftsman bungalow years ago, miss it so and would love another. The owners have done a gorgeous job! Webster Groves is a cool area as well!

[@karladenton5034]

This gave me some great ideas for the bathroom reno in my 1930's Bungalow. It's more a a working class A&C, with only two bedrooms and no lovely study, but it's the perfect size for a empty nest widow. I'm luck all the woodwork is unpainted except in the kitchen and bath, which is actually period according to what I've read. Lovely, lovely home, I hope the new owners cherish and maintain it.

[@christianlutes5593]

“Colonnade” between the living and dining rooms 🤠

[@ThisHouse]

Thank you for the tip, cheers!

[@PalaminoHills]

SPACE! OMG. If you're in the Kitchen, say kitchen. If you're not sure, say ROOM! Nice video.

[@mstsp9546]

One of my favorite styles. This one is a beauty too: great use of light, lovely detail, simple and functional. Love it and great presentation!

[@Susan.I]

Crystal door knobs are so beautiful!!

[@HomeEF]

So pretty and charming house! 😍 🏠

[@ShelleeGraham]

Love this episode, Ken. What a beautiful 1914 Craftsman home 🏡 in lovely Webster Groves (STL area). It’s always a pleasure to see these homes & neighborhoods in my old home city. Thank you, sir! Cheers from Old Highway 66 in Oklahoma!

[@diymk1]

Timeless

[@susancrawford2343]

So much character - I just love the craftsman style home!

[@budwarner8219]

Perfect craftsman!

[@shosmyth1454]

Beautiful Home

[@jcodol3334]

That is how you give a tour of a home. Talk about it for a bit then give time to appreciate the details without any narration. I wish more home tour videos were like this. Good job.

[@cindybogart6062]

This is so charming. My sister has a. craftsman cottage & it’s just lovely. She lives on the East Coast. My son had one in downtown Denver when he first hot married. I loved his place. Unfortunately, he sold it when he had more children. Now I need to find one for me’n

[@willtheman840]

Wunderbar

[@SayMagnaFeek]

Absolutely beautiful home!

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

I really appreciate this style home. I can see the front porch is a time of socialization & lemonade 🍋 and the summer breezes through as the much of the gossip of the town does. 😲😏😁 The warmth inside is just so inviting. Just stunning. I love it!

[@lorenzoperini-natali3697]

such a beautiful and well kept house

[@animerlon]

I'm soooo glad the all in one, open concept is on the way out. It's one thing to have a lounge area off the kitchen as family space, but large, wide open living & dining spaces with huge kitchens attached are so uninviting. To make it worse, you couldn't make them less uncomfortable than making them all encompassing white. I've loved the Arts & Crafts style, especially architecture, for a long time. I find the houses inviting, warm & comfortable. The antithesis of the above mentioned. The layout of the rooms draw you in & the warmness of all the wood gives a cozy feel before you even have furniture. Mind you, the furniture they have does add to it, i love the choices. A much better aesthetic to raise a family in, but that's just my opinion.

[@leejustice9097]

I totally appreciate your command of the architectural languages. I enjoy your vids very much. I love residential architecture. Keep up the great work!

[@pameladawson6648]

Your video was a delight to watch. Old homes have character and charm. They certainly are above the new homes, with all their lack of appeal.

[@bthomson]

Gorgeous!

[@justinekingmaker493]

This was GREAT!! My mom grew up and went to school in Webster Groves. I just lost my mom a year ago, so it was like a little gift. Thank you! (This home looks like one my cousin may have worked on to re-establish the original look. My cousin owns an architecture firm in Chicago, but our family has roots in St. Louis and Webster Groves. This house just screams his name all over it! )