San Francisco Idea House
This unusual home in San Francisco is packed with ideas for living in style while being earth-friendly, too.Click ahead for views of the interior spaces, including a contemporary courtyard complete with outdoor kitchen and vertical garden.
Rising three floors on a 50- by 75-foot corner lot the contemporary house incorporates colors that blend with the neighborhood's more traditional homes.
In the main house the living and dining areas and the kitchen are on the top floor to make the most of sunlight and city views.
Outdoor Connection
Glass doors open to the deck. The cabinets and countertop along an entertainment bar mirror the kitchen connecting the two areas while serving different needs.On the deck green Kite chairs from Design Within Reach echo the kitchen island's color.
Eco-conscious kitchen
Smooth slim concrete counters from Concreteworks along the kitchen's perimeter contrast with a thick concrete slab on the island which gets its texture and golden flecks of color from recycled rice hulls. Energy Star rated appliances by GE.
San Francisco Idea House
A single open room contains the apartment's kitchen and living area. Reclaimed-wood Carlisle floors lend casual comfort and a counter-height table doubles as a work and dining surface.
Floating fixture
Glass globes from a third-floor chandelier hang over the stairwell catching the light and dividing the dining and family areas. Chandelier by Eurofase.http://www.sunset.com/home/idea-houses/san-francisco-idea-house-00400000036456/page6.html
