Take a look back at the Sunset ideas Houses from years past

Sunset Idea Houses retrospective

Take a look back at a few of our favorite Sunset Idea Houses from years past

Inside our Smart Homes

High-tech, eco-friendly, and efficiency ideas from our 2011 Idea Houses in Palo Alto, California

See how we made the most out of 1,400 square feet

Barn living gets a lavish update along the California coast. Take a photo tour.

The Sunset Lake Tahoe Idea House takes its design cues from the breathtaking scenery that surrounds it

Living green in the city

See the stunning rooms in this inspirational idea house

Photo tour: Get inspired to combine old and new in a style that's all your own

Cool prefab could be studio, office, guest house, or private hideaway

Tour the entry way of the San Francisco Idea House with Home Editor, Kelly Barthelemy

Tour the family room of the San Francisco Idea House with Home Editor, Kelly Barthelemy

Tour the apartment kitchen of the San Francisco Idea House with Home Editor, Kelly Barthelemy

Tour the urban gardens of the San Francisco Idea House with Home Editor, Kelly Barthelemy

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