Little more than a 700 square-foot shack with a dirt floor greeted Christina and Steve Guzzetta when they first laid eyes on the Willow Glen property. But it was perfect for Steve, a general contractor ready to build his own family home from scratch.
Unlike many McMansions that were being built a few years ago, the Guzzettas decided to build a house that seemed “just the right size” for the couple and their two children. Besides, they didn’t want to disturb the gorgeous trees, including the redwoods, on the property. They decided on Craftsman style, which fit in with the neighborhood and lent itself to the family’s desire for simplicity and practicality.
“With clean lines, it always looks clean even if it’s messy,” Christina said.
Playing with the style, the couple installed Rosewood flooring, wainscoting, and Fireclay Tile. The family graciously opened their home to the Willow Glen Home Tour in early May.
At 2,800 square feet, no room is overwhelming. The intimate living and dining rooms in the front of the house are just big enough for special occasions — and for some of Kristina’s favorite family heirlooms. The 18th-century crystal chandelier in the dining room belonged to her great grandmother from Sweden.
The back of the house opens up to a good-sized kitchen and family room, the heart of the family home.
Here are some of the resources they used to get the house ready for the home tour:
Designer: Janette Coran
Staging by Ybette Head
Flowers by Dorida Yaghoub of Midoriz
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