We treated the interior of this house as a design laboratory, demonstrating ways to get a chic custom look on a modest budget. We used readily available products and simple decorating techniques, splurging on just a few high-end accessories for extra punch. The emphasis is on a colorful, nature-oriented palette and easy indoor-outdoor living. Our design team included Sunset senior editor
Ann Bertelsen, former Sunset Home Program manager Leanne Holder, and De Mattei Construction.
The goal for this house was to plan for a young family. According to Mark De Mattei, that meant putting the heart of the home at the rear, "where everyone can be together in one space containing the kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room."
