Inside ‘SNL’ Star Heidi Gardner’s Midcentury Kansas City Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by SNL star Heidi Gardner to tour her midcentury home in Kansas City. When she’s not making us laugh on ‘Saturday Night Live’, Gardner leaves NYC behind, heading back to the Midwest for a slower pace of life. The actor and comedian moved into a midcentury-modern home that soon became a disco-era fantasy with the help of Tara Davis of Cicada Company and Brooklyn-based interior designer Madelynn Hudson. From terrazzo floors to a disco ball stove hood, Gardner’s home is full of fun finishes inspired by memories of her youth and her all-time favorite movie Boogie Nights. “Having a glamorous and gregarious mom and a fashion-forward dad, their whole lives were their prime—but in the ’70s they were especially killing it,” she says. “My dream was to make the house a sexy-chic time capsule.”

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00:00 Intro
00:21 Entryway
00:48 Living Room
03:03 Sitting Area & Dining Room
04:33 Kitchen
06:59 Guest Bathroom
07:58 Primary Bedroom
09:17 Closet
11:10 Primary Ensuite
12:01 Snug
13:54 Backyard


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[doreenmande]

i think she probably has the coolest taste i have ever seen. her interior designers did an amazing job

[vidvidvidful]

AND THIS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IS AN ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST WORTHY TOUR. What an absolute breath of fresh air this was. Might not be everyone’s style but true design lovers can fully appreciate the attention to detail and how true they stayed to the bones of the house while still bringing it into the 21st century. IN LOVE. Pls no more white empty basketball player mansions that have been staged just for the show

[bawintermage]

Can't get enough of Mid century modern! This house is simple, elegant and still relevant.

[annapham]

She seems so happy and grateful to be living in this house!! It's contagious, I dont know her but I'm so happy for her!😄

[paulajf]

What an elegant, contemporary twist on Mid century modern, which I love. If she hadn't said it's in Kansas City, I would have assumed Palm Springs.

[colortura]

This house is an 11 out of 10. Being a music lover, get as many of your dad's records as possible. Nothing like a great vinyl collection.

[hannahcrews]

She’s so sweet, and all the personal touches and family backstories, LOVE.

[ktdisco]

the disco i am in shock and awe - perhaps the coolest thing i've seen on this channel!

[SaltwaterMom]

I love that she made it into something that soothes her soul. It’s not for everyone, but I can appreciate the thought she has put into it and that she created something to enjoy with her family and friends. They did a great job with the entire design!

[akirebara]

this is the midcentury modern house of my dreams! this is my favorite AD tour so far.

[PalomaGuerin]

the handpainted "marble" outlet cover in the kitchen was the coolest touch. what an awesome design team!

[SunJones-vtte]

Her parents seem like the coolest people and this house…..THIS HOUSE….is a dream. Perfection!

[mirandavideo]

The disco range hood... the interior/exterior mirror... perfection

[peachnecctar]

love this space so much! i never would've guessed this was her place but it suits her so well and i love all the homages to her parents

[Wortmanolivia]

As a KC native I love how I knew the designers before she even said it. They have a great style!!

[KiraOhmart]

no THIS is the best one i've seen

[zoea]

Finally, an AD house tour with a real sense of personalised taste and associated design to that taste. Her space is a clear representation of her and it is imaginative, creative and showcases design details like no other AD tour.

[pauljoseph]

After a few decades off, I started watching SNL again last season. It’s better than ever, and Heidi is definitely my favorite cast member. That “all you can eat burger” sketch was wild! She’s so funny and INCREDIBLY beautiful!

[TheStarsInHisHead]

This is literally my dream house. So freakin cool. She's so awesome, I love her.