Author Archives: Sarah Yang

This Black A-Frame in Puget Sound Is the Perfect Retreat from Modern Life

Katherine McBride, an interior designer at Artisans Group, has been drawn to A-frame homes since she was a little kid. Read More

Spring Is Go-Time for Gardening—Don’t Forget These Garden Tasks to Set It up for Success

It’s go time in the garden! What to do in your garden no matter where you are in the West. Plant… Read More

This California Town Was Just Crowned the Happiest City in the U.S. for the Fifth Year in a Row

It looks like the West is home to some of the happiest people in the U.S., according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal… Read More

These Stunning Wineries Are a Must-Visit for Design Lovers

A glass of bold merlot or buttery chardonnay. An amazing vista of miles of vineyards. Can it get any better than a picturesque trip to… Read More

Can AI Really Design Your Home? Here’s What Designers Have to Say

From the rise of smart appliances to the portrayal of futuristic furnishings in movies like Clueless, technology and home decor can go together like… Read More

I Tried the Viral 4-Ingredient TikTok Popcorn Recipe That’s a New Twist on a Childhood Favorite

“4 ingredients, 1 pan, no excuse” is how TikTok creator @KerlovichKitchen described a now-viral twist on the classic Rice Krispies Treat,… Read More

This 17-Year-Old Opened the First Young Adult-Focused Bookstore in the U.S.

People have always looked to Annabelle Chang for book recommendations. As a child, Annabelle was a voracious reader, so when friends, family, and classmates began… Read More

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

Eating out isn’t all complimentary bread baskets and scoring a prime-time reservation at the coolest new restaurant: Not only do you have to scan… Read More

Inside a Cozy Beach Bungalow That Has Just the Right Amount of Color and Drama

This four-bedroom, two-bathroom Santa Cruz beach bungalow with an ADU in the back was a “major fixer upper,” according to Christie Tyreus of… Read More

Here’s How to Pick the Perfect Pot for Your Houseplants

Love the minimalist architectural plant trend but only have a small space for styling indoor greenery? There’s no need to lug in a… Read More

The Internet’s Favorite Clothing Line Has an Affordable Home Section, Too

A few weeks ago, one of my best friends told me about how she was building out her maternity wardrobe with… Read More

Psst: These Free Design Tweaks Will Make Your Home Look Expensive

If the rise of quiet luxury and bookshelf wealth is any indication, the design world is ready to get fancy. Gone are the… Read More

A J-Shaped Ranch House Went from Cramped to Spacious with a Very Strategic New Floor Plan

This 1940s ranch-style house’s J-shaped layout was not doing it any favors. It felt long, narrow, and disconnected. The owners—a couple from the Bay… Read More

The 8 Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Patterns in Your Home

Everyone from modern art aficionados to coastal grandmothers (and yes, even those who identify as both!) can benefit from exploring the patterns and… Read More

A Maui Local Tells Us Where to Travel on the Island Now

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat

Overly paved landscapes are unfortunately common here in the West, with many homes wrapped in long driveways that continue into backyards and coat the… Read More

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Actually a Huge Pain—Here’s One Designer’s Solution

This kitchen in Santa Clara, California, was proof that some design trends do not stand the test of time. According to designer Rosanna Bassford… Read More

This Is the Right Way to Organize Your Garage, According to a Pro

Forget everything you thought you knew about storage in your garage. Amanda Titchenal, founder of full-service organizing firm Well Organized,… Read More

8 Mistakes You’re Making When Folding Clothes—and What to Do Instead 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked in my closet and thought about how to rearrange it. There’s the Leaning Tower of… Read More

IKEA’s Newest Collection Is a Goldmine of Editor-Approved, Affordable Garden Gear

Garden gearheads rejoice! IKEA has blessed us with an affordable and incredibly chic suite of stylish supplies that will have you finding even more… Read More

Let’s Face It: Edible Gardens Look Boring. Here’s How to Make Your Bounty Beautiful.

Vancouver, B.C.–based horticulturist Christina Chung, known online as @fluent.garden, introduces a modern approach to edible gardening that follows nature’s lead by… Read More

This Cozy A-Frame Cabin Is the Dreamiest Mid-Century Escape

April and Chase Charifa were looking for a cabin that would serve as a place for their family to enjoy, but also where they could… Read More

A Neutral Family Home Gets a Jolt of Personality with Color

There was nothing really wrong with this four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home in San Diego. Structurally, it was in great shape, considering it was built… Read More

These Hotels Are Decor Eye-Candy, According to Interior Designers

Let’s face it: Finding the perfect hotel for your next vacation is easier said than done. Of course, between excellent outdoor access and… Read More