Custom, period-appropriate holiday lighting for one of Saint Louis County’s most historic cities.
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Kirkwood is one of the most architecturally diverse cities in the region — Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes around Adams Park, brick Tudors along Argonne, and entire mid-century modern neighborhoods like Sugar Creek Ranch and Craig Woods, all within a few miles of each other. Four Kirkwood districts sit on the National Register of Historic Places, and that history shapes how a holiday display should look.
Every house style asks for a different approach — highlighting the gables and turrets of a Victorian, a clean warm-white roofline on a Tudor, the long horizontal lines of a mid-century ranch. Kirkwood’s century-old oaks and sycamores also make wonderful canvases for wrapped-tree lighting that adds real depth to a display.
Kirkwood’s mix of historic and updated homes makes every project a custom design decision — what works on a Victorian doesn’t work on a craftsman or a mid-century ranch, so we adjust fixture choice, color, and placement to the era of each home. In the four National Register districts, we lean toward warm tones and low-profile, period-appropriate placements that complement the home rather than impose on it, and we can document our design if the Landmarks Commission asks. The old-growth oaks and sycamores are some of the best tree-wrapping canvases in the county, and because downtown is walkable, we design front-yard lighting that reads well at pedestrian distance, not just from a passing car.
Like what you see? Let’s design your Kirkwood display.
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John BeattyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Guys came out and completed the lights for our holiday decorations. As always, very efficient and thorough. We’ve used Santa’s Elves for a few years and they never disappoint.Posted on Google![]()
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We've been using Santa's Elves for our holiday lighting the past several years and could not be more pleased with their services. They are timely, efficient, professional and friendly. They do a wonderful job with the lighting on our house, as well as removing the lighting at end of season. We look forward to their arrival each holiday season! Highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
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We had a small miscommunication with what type of lights we wanted. They fixed the issue in less than 24 hours with zero arguments. Great customer service!Posted on Google![]()
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Santa’s Elves were great to work with, the process to get a bid was very easy and fast. Once I accepted the bid they showed up within 48 hours to do the initial work and did an awesome job.Posted on Google![]()
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Mellissa McCarthyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This was our first time using Santa’s Elves. We signed our contract on a Friday evening and our lights were up on Monday afternoon. Appreciate the quick turnaround. Can’t wait to turn them on for the season.Posted on Google![]()
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Santa’s Elves always does a great job. I highly recommend them for your holiday lights.Posted on Google![]()
Deb StockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Santa's Elves is the best lighting company we have used. They are professional and do a wonderful job. Very nice too.Posted on Google![]()
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Custom-cut roofline tuned to the home — gable and turret accents on a Victorian, clean warm-white on a Tudor, horizontal lines on a ranch.
Kirkwood's century-old oaks and sycamores make wonderful canvases for wrapped-tree lighting that adds depth to the display.
Lit porches, garland, and wreaths that suit Kirkwood's historic front gardens and walkable streets.
Every Kirkwood project also includes unlimited in-season maintenance, January take-down, and off-season storage in a labeled tote. It’s all custom-designed, so if you don’t see something you want, just ask.
Queen Anne, Tudor, Colonial Revival, mid-century modern — each gets a display built for its era, not a one-size-fits-all template.
In Kirkwood's National Register districts, we choose warm tones and low-profile, period-appropriate displays that complement the home's character.
Kirkwood's old-growth oaks and sycamores are great candidates for wrapped-tree lighting that adds real depth to a display.
Downtown Kirkwood is walkable, so your display is seen up close. We design tidy, glare-free lighting that holds up to a 9 PM stroll.
Design, install, unlimited in-season maintenance, January take-down, and off-season storage are all included
Submit your request. We’ll respond with a questionnaire and include the services and colors we offer.
For your approval, we’ll send an itemized proposal designed specifically for your property.
Lights are custom-cut and designated to your address — they’ll be your lights for life.
Our trained crews arrive and install your customized lighting design with an impeccable attention to detail.
Next step: get your free Kirkwood quote.
Design, install, maintenance, take-down, and storage all included.
Worn product is replaced at no extra cost.
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Book your subdivision together and every home saves.
Every Kirkwood display starts with a free, no-obligation quote. The contact form is the fastest path to a proposal, and because every display is custom-cut to your address, the calendar fills through the fall — so booking early secures your spot.
We’re based about 12–15 minutes from our Fenton base, at 1710 Fenpark Dr, Fenton, MO 63026, so quotes, installs, and service calls stay quick throughout Kirkwood.
Plus Crestwood and the greater St. Louis metro.
Let us handle the holidays for your Kirkwood home — design, install, all-season maintenance, January take-down, and storage. Family-run in St. Louis since 2012.