Meet the Team Behind the Build

The Idea House is brought to you by a talented design and construction team, including:

• Kurk Homes -  Builder
• Andrew Bray of Mustard Architects - Architect
• Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design - Interior Designer
• Marcus Mohon of Mohon Interiors - Interior Designer
• Paloma Contreras of Paloma Contreras Design - Interior Designer
• Melissa Gerstle of Melissa Gerstle Design - Landscape Designer

Kurk Homes is honored to lend its craftsmanship and attention to detail to an iconic project that highlights innovation, quality, and Southern style.

The 2026 Southern Living Idea House will be open for public tours from:

September 18 – December 20, 2026 

Tickets go on sale April 1, 2026.

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Hunt Preservation Society, Operation Finally Home, and The Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS) and the Pioneer & Vereins Kirche Museums, making your visit meaningful in more ways than one.

Reserve your spot early and don’t miss your chance to:

• Explore every thoughtful detail inside and out
• Gather fresh design inspiration
• Experience first-hand the craftsmanship of Kurk Homes and the creativity of 3 amazing interior designers 

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Charities Supported

 Hunt Preservation Society is dedicated to preserving the places, stories, and spirit that make Hunt, Texas, so special. From protecting and enhancing treasured community spaces to helping families rebuild and recover after devastating floods, HPS works to preserve the character of Hunt while investing in a strong and resilient future for the community we love. https://huntpreservationsociety.org/

Operation Finally Home, founded in 2005 and based in New Braunfels, Texas, delivers life-changing, mortgage-free homes and home modifications to America’s veterans, first responders and surviving spouses. With a team of professionals bringing expertise across the military and construction industries, we build a place of peace where our recipients can feel their freedom, strength and honor restored. https://operationfinallyhome.org/

The Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS) is a nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. GCHS provides the educational programming, preservation, and operational support necessary to maintain the museum’s historic structures, collections, exhibits, and visitor experiences. Through the Pioneer and Vereins Kirche Museums, GCHS fulfills its mission of preserving and sharing the history, culture, and traditions of Gillespie County for current and future generations. https://www.pioneermuseum.org/