Inside the 21st Annual Sunset Idea House

Here’s a throwback look at our 2019 Idea House which still looks fresh and exciting. Feast your eyes on some of our favorite details.

Foyer

In the foyer, guests are wowed by a 32” wide chandelier from Lamps Plus with a rain-like cascade of luxurious crystal glass that’s at least six feet long. It’s the crown jewel of the house and makes a huge statement when guests first arrive.

Living Room

In the living room, a gorgeous mix of vintage, new, and custom furniture make the space perfect for entertaining. And a subtle prism wall mural gives the appearance of a rainbow reflecting on the wall. The coffee table is a custom design by ETC.etera, the interior design team behind the 2019 Sunset Idea House. The high design of the Sonos wireless subwoofer means it integrates seamlessly into the built-in display shelves.

Kitchen

The right angles of the kitchen cabinetry and island are softened up by the curvy forms of of the Maxim Perf pendant lights from Lamps Plus above the island and barstools by East Los Angeles designer Waka Waka. Ceramic vases from LGS Studio’s Studded collection create a focal point on the carrara marble kitchen island. Special thanks to Method for being one of the sponsors of the 2019 Sunset Idea House.

Pantry

The entire pantry is courtesy of The Container Store, which expertly designed the space with its highly customizable Elfa system.

Stairway

The interior stairs are courtesy of Viewrail. The FLIGHT floating stair system shown here is in unfinished white oak, though the stairs can be ordered in 13 pre-finished options. All of the railing is 1/4” Onyx rod railing (powder coated black), also courtesy Viewrail.

Main Bedroom

In the main bedroom, interior designer firm ETC.etera made an impact with a mural wallpaper that reflects the lines and curves of the canyon that the home is nestled into. The Ojai bed and Ojai nightstands are courtesy of Lawson-Fenning. The Tortoise Large Ombre Brass and Antique Zinc table lamps are courtesy of Lamps Plus. All bedding provided by Parachute, even the long, horizontal pillow in sienna. And a special thanks to Avocado Mattress for supplying all the mattresses for the 2019 Sunset Idea House. 

Sitting Area

A collection of who’s who in the East L.A. makers space makes up the sitting area of the master bedroom. On the right is a wooden totem sculpture by artist Dan John Anderson, while a custom terrazzo coffee table by Material Forms sits center stage. The vintage leather sectional, which was broken up into individual pieces to create separate seating areas around the room, is courtesy of Amsterdam Modern. La Cantina floor-to-ceiling windows can be seen in the background.

Closet

The entire master closet is courtesy of The Container Store, which utilizes Avera, an innovative design that delivers the built-in look at an incredible price. Features include full-extension drawers that open at a touch, back panels that complete the look, and optional LED lighting.

Bathroom

The master bathroom is truly a sight to be seen. During the day, the room is flooded with natural light from the skylight and strategically placed high horizontal windows. The shower doubles as a steam room. Special thanks to Moen for providing its FLO by Moen system for the bathrooms. 

Study

A study for reprieve is tucked into the corner of the home. The focal point of the room is a custom mirror by East L.A. ceramics studio LGS Studio. The daybed is a vintage piece from Amsterdam Modern.

Roof Deck

The expansive roof deck is an entertainer’s dream. Featuring outdoor furniture courtesy of Thos. Baker.

House Details
Home total square footage:
3,794
Number of bedrooms:
Four
Number of bathrooms:
Three

Team
Interior Design:
ETC.etera
Etcforshort.com
Thinking outside of the box and bringing their clients along for the ride is where ETC.etera (or ETC for short) creates their best ideas—the mixing of form, functionality, and mood. The team designs spaces which are equal parts tactile and narrative. They identify the difference between simply furnishing a space and decorating it; between creating environments that are based on trends and those that have lasting appeal.

Developer/Owner:
Gary Hewson Jr., Hewson Investment Group
Hewsoninvest.com

Home Builder:
Shirley Construction Company
shirleyco.com

Architect:
Michael Ashworth
adesignoffice.com

Landscape Design:
Mickey Hargitay Plants
Mickeysplants.com

Floral Design:
Flower Duet
Flowerduet.com

Styling:
Olivia Conley of Baraka Interiors
Barakainteriors.com