Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Soon, You Can Live at Costco’s First Apartment Building

If you go to Costco so much it feels like you live there, you can soon make that a reality. The company has partnered… Read More

Your Home Could Use a Refresh with Fall’s Hottest Color Palette—Here’s How to Do It

As we switch out our iced lattes for PSLs, your home could also welcome new fall-friendly updates. In Pinterest’s Fall… Read More

Announcing the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards—Enter Today!

For over 125 years Sunset has celebrated the people, ideas, and designers behind the adobes, A-frames, beach bungalows, modernist compounds, and ranch houses that are… Read More

A Las Vegas Condo Used to Look Like an ‘Old Casino’ But Now It Rivals the Chicest Hotels on the Strip

This Las Vegas condo had a lot going for it. It was in a prime location just off the Strip with views of popular… Read More

10 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden This Fall

It’s time to embrace the cooler months and tackle the garden tasks that will set you up for success in the seasons ahead. Plant… Read More

The Flowers You Should Be Adding to Your Fall DIY Arrangements

As we’re stowing away our swimsuits and stocking up on fall outerwear, those of us with green thumbs might be thinking about what this… Read More

These Are the Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024

While every season is perfect for sitting down with a good book, fall is especially perfect because of its cozy vibes. Who wouldn’t want… Read More

This Visual Design Trick Is the Coolest Way to Style Your Houseplants

A houseplant—or, you know, a dozen—is the gift that keeps on giving: Not only do they make your home feel warm and inviting, but… Read More

Sellers Are Losing Their Advantage—Here’s What That Means for the Housing Market

Zillow recently reported that sellers are “losing their advantage” as the housing market moved into neutral territory this past July, marking… Read More

A 1930s Cottage Hadn’t Been Touched for 50 Years—See How It Was Modernized

This charming 1934 cottage in the Glenoaks Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles had been in the same family for a long time and hadn’t been… Read More

This Cozy Black A-Frame Is Mountain Retreat Goals

Here at Sunset, we’re big fans of the “Incredible Shrinking Dream House.” Photos of sprawling mountain houses and 10-bathroom ranches land in our inboxes daily, and,… Read More

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

After painstakingly researching vintages—or interrogating your local wine shop on the very best varietal—you finally found it: The perfect bottle of wine for your… Read More

The 6 Must-Haves for a More Organized Laundry Room, According to an Expert

Laundry is a never-ending task, and for many families, it may also be a point of contention. Older kids might start learning to take more… Read More

4 Stylish Ways to Earthquake-Proof Your Home’s Design

There’s no questioning an earthquake’s ability to shake things up on the West Coast—literally—but what does your home décor have to do with it?… Read More

This Dramatic Home Makeover Is Proof You Don’t Need to Do a Full Demo

Sometimes you don’t need to a full-blown, down-to-the-studs renovation to achieve an impressive result. Interior designer Nureed Saeed of Nu… Read More

These 6 Wellness Resorts Are the Ultimate Way to Reset

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

Book These Historic Hotels to Experience Next-Level Nostalgia

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

Immerse Yourself in Nature at These Camps, Lodges, and Hotels

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

Live Out Your Western Fantasies at These Rad Ranches

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

From a Natural Wine Bar to a Historic Saloon, Here’s Where to Drink in the West Right Now

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

From an Iconic Beach Town to a Lakeside Getaway, These Destinations Will Appeal to Every Traveler

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

These Attractions Will Ensure Your Next Trip Will Be Far from Boring

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number of entrants of the highest… Read More

These Are the Winners of the 2024 Sunset Travel Awards

Every time we sit down to judge the annual travel awards, we realize how spoiled for choice we are in the West. We truly… Read More