90 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {home & design} For anyone who’s ever wished to get a first-hand look at the latest trends in interior design, six extraordinary homes are open for inspection, thanks to SolMateo’s annual one-day Signature Kitchen Tour on May 3. Now in its 42nd year, this self-guided event running from 10AM to 4PM is a once-ayear opportunity to step inside meticulously remodeled properties in Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo—and all for a good cause. Star Vista Crisis Center, which runs a 24-hour hotline. A full-color tour book is back by popular demand this year and included in the ticket price. Homes also will be open an hour longer, giving guests plenty of time to pore over the finer details in the lovely homes on display. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at SolMateo.org. Here’s a PUNCH preview of the inspiring design talents and homes included in this year’s event. “We decided to hold the tour earlier than usual this year to help draw attention to the fact that May is Mental Health Month,” shares Nancy Minning, the chair of this year’s fundraising event. For almost 50 years, this volunteer group has used the Signature Kitchen Tour’s proceeds to support Peninsula mental health organizations. SolMateo is proud to be the largest private donor to both the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County and SOLMATEO TOUR PREVIEW craveable kitchens photography by DENNIS MAYER
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