86 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {home & design} the Peninsula, with proceeds from the Signature Kitchen Tour benefiting local causes. SolMateo is the largest private donor to the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County and the StarVista Crisis Center, which operates a 24-hour helpline. Ready to join SolMateo for a day of inspiration, beautiful designs and a chance to make a difference? Your ticket includes a full-color tour book, offering a closer look at the beautiful details and features complementing each home. Purchase tickets online at SolMateo.org. Step inside five stunning homes and discover the latest in interior design at the 43rd SolMateo Signature Kitchen Tour on May 16. This self-guided event runs from 10AM to 3PM and offers a rare opportunity to explore beautifully remodeled properties in Hillsborough and San Mateo— all in support of a very worthy cause. May is Mental Health Awareness month and SolMateo is committed to bringing attention to this important topic. For nearly 50 years, SolMateo has been a proud supporter of mental health organizations on SOLMATEO TOUR PREVIEW classy kitchens words by JAMIE DUDDY & JILL JOHNSON photography by DENNIS MAYER This colonial home embraces both traditional elegance and warm family comfort. Walking through the front door one can see the beautifully appointed formal dining room to the left and a classical formal parlor to the right. Step a bit farther inside and be welcomed into the large kitchen, casual dining and family space. The chef’s kitchen features a large Calacatta Oro Franchi Supreme polished island with cabinets below in Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black. In custom traditional style, the kitchen cabinets are in Simply White and are enhanced by a Bianco Carrara Polished Roman Brick backsplash. With bespoke swivel chairs along the counter and custom-crafted vintage cane-backed chairs in the dining room, the space is elegantly furnished. WHITE COLONIAL DREAM HOUSE
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