Sarah Yang, Author at Sunset Magazine

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… 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… 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. 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… 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… 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,… 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,… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More