Sunset Idea Houses retrospective

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

Eco design goes glam in San Francisco

 Living green in the city

San Francisco Idea House
Thomas J. Story

Salvaged fencing

The multihued fence flanking the tile wall is made of lumber from the original house. Its color variation echoes the browns and oranges of the steel fountain red planter and mulch.

Idea to steal: Plant vertically

Get more from a small garden by going up. This planting tower captures rainfall and dew and creates a bed for succulents and strawberries.

More ways to garden anywhere


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