Sunset Magazine-Idea House Los Gatos-2003

Sunset’s Cool and Contemporary Idea House is part of the first ever California Collection— Sunset’s tour of two side-by-side Idea Houses—located 50 miles south of San Francisco in Los Gatos, California. Nestled on an idyllic hillside, this Craftsman home exemplifies casual indoor-outdoor living, featuring a wide wrap-around porch, French doors, a master suite balcony, and such special outdoor features as a gazebo and deck with built-in spa. The interior—a contemporary, sophisticated twist on the Craftsman style—focuses on architectural details, built-in features and special finishes.

A unique characteristic of the homes this year is that they are built side by side thus creating new options with communal fencing and screening panels. For those of you with adjoining backyards you will have the opportunity to gather some interesting ideas for combining privacy along with a beautifully landscaped garden.

Idea House Team

Builder
De Mattei Construction

Interior Design
Bethe Cohen Design Associates

Landscape Design
Peter Whiteley, Sunset; Tamura Designs

Sponsors

Alpha Granite & Marble, Inc.
Anolon Titanium
CertainTeed Corporation
GE Monogram
GMC Envoy
James Hardie Siding Products
Karastan
Kelly-Moore Paints
Lennox Industries Inc.
Marquis Spas
Marvin Windows and Doors
Orchard Supply Hardware
Phantom Screens
The Sentricon System
Supersoil
Trex Decking and Railing

Hours
Fridays: 9 am–8 pm
Saturdays: 9 am–6 pm
Sundays: 11 am–6 pm
Closed Mondays–Thursdays

Admission $18 (two homes); $15 seniors (60+) Fridays only; children under 5 free.

Directions
Free parking and shuttles at the municipal parking lot on Los Gatos– Saratoga Rd./Hwy 9, between University and N. Santa Cruz aves. in Los Gatos.

More Information
Call (800) 786-7375

Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) is Sunset’s Cool and Contemporary non-profit Partner. For information on PACE or volunteering at the open house, please visit www.pacificautism.org

Special thanks to the Town of Los Gatos.

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