Spanish Moorish style: L.A. design traditions inspire our Southern California Idea House

Sunset, Oct, 2004 by Ann Bertelsen

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To order the floor plan (SSIH-2004-SC), visit www.sunset.com or call 888/277-5588.

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More ideas

* Flexible seats (A). The teen room's slipcovered chairs are on casters, making them easy to move. Floor pillows offer additional seating.

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* Mirror magic (B). A colorful glass-tile frame transforms a simple mirror into an art object.

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* Menu area (C). In the space between the kitchen and the dining room, we slipped in a butler's pantry and menu station. "It's a handy workstation where family members can plan quick meals or research recipes for more formal entertaining," says interior designer Janet Carpenter.

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* Poolside pond (D). Water plants and an urn fountain draw the eye to the decorative fish pond at the edge of the flagstone terrace. Low walls double as seating.

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* Teen room (E). Shelves on either side of the plasma television offer storage and add a burst of color. For the bright blue counters, we used a quartz-based solid surfacing material usually found in kitchens and bathrooms.

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Counter: DuPont Zodiaq

* Stripe style (F). Alternating bands of ocher paint--in glossy and matte finishes--create a striking backdrop for the headboard in the boy's room.

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Tour this Idea House

The Southern California Idea House is open 9-8 Fri, 9-6 Sat, and 11-6 Sun through Oct 10. $10, ages 5 and under free. Call 800/786-7375 for directions and more information.

Southern California Idea House Resources

Idea House Team

Architects: David George & Associates (949/719-9818); Architopia (949/757-0174)

Builder: HyMax Building Corp. (661/288-0333)

Developer: Newhall Land (www.valencia.com)

Interior Designer: Artistic Environments (www.artisticenvironments.com)

Landscape Designer: Nick Williams & Associates (www.nickwilliamsdesigns.com)

Contributors

Artwork: Dee Ann Preis and Associates (818/883-9240); Jody Hewitt (www.encausticartist.com); Jalna Marcovici (310/202-0772); Odalisque Fine Art (800/793-8999); Charlie Patton (661/222-9053); Rex Ray Art (www.rexray.com)

Bamboo Cabinet Veneers: Teragren Bamboo Flooring & Panels (800/929-6333)

Built-In Vacuum: Aqua-Air Wet/Dry Total Cleaning System (www.aquaair-wetdry.com)

Built-In Vacuum Installer: Central System Pro Vac (626/571-0940)

Cabinet Hardware: Expo Design Center (www.expo.com)

Cabinetry: Yehuda Vaknin (818/503-8872)

Cast Concrete: Flying Turtle Cast Concrete, available through Classic Tile & Mosaic (310/287-0142)

Closet Systems: Adjustable Closets Company (661/257-3750)

Clothing: Coldwater Creek (www.coldwatercreek.com)

Cork Flooring: Expanko (www.expanko.com)

Decorative Paint Contractor: A. Allbright Painting (www.aallbright.com)

Decorative Painting: Landmark Decorative Painting & Restoration (310/396-2865)

Decorative Pots: Pottery Etc.--Clearance Warehouse (www.potteryetc.com)

Driveway Pavers: Central Valley Builders Supply (www.cvbs.com)

Drywall Contractor: E-KO Drywall (818/908-9992)