Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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

Does Your Home Need a Signature Scent? Experts Tell Us How to Find the Perfect One

When César Giraldo was tasked to decorate 1859 Bel Air—a 20,000-square-foot estate in one of Los Angeles’s most posh enclaves that… Read More

This Wyoming Dude Ranch Is the Ultimate Throwback Wild West Vacation

Sagebrush crushes under my horse’s hooves, wafting a sharp sweetness into the Wyoming air. Towering exfoliated granite, dotted with ponderosa pine, makes way for… Read More

This California City Is Where Most Homebuyers Want to Move

The housing market is in a state of flux, but people are setting their sights on one place in particular: Sacramento. A… Read More

A 1970s Beachfront House Is Brought Back to Its Roots After Remodeling Mishaps

Not every remodel is for the better—I think most of us have seen plenty of “don’ts” from renovation shows. This post-and-beam 1970s beachfront house… Read More

The 8 Interior Design Tricks That Will Improve Your Well-Being

In 2024, there’s more to prioritizing your well-being than exercising regularly and buying organic produce. (Though don’t get us wrong, those are both important,… Read More

Be Sure to Do These 10 Things in Your Garden Before Winter Ends

The transition from late winter to early spring is a delightful period of preparation, planting, and tending. Here’s how to make the most… Read More

6 Annoying Passenger Habits Flight Attendants Want You to Stop Doing ASAP

Whether you love your job or are actively and eagerly looking for a new position, it’s safe to say that every profession has its set… Read More

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

Welcome back, open-concept kitchens! According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, more and more people are choosing this… Read More

The Dungeness Crab Might Become California’s State Crab—Here Are the Best Places to Get Your Fix

When you think about food in California, your mind (and taste buds) might immediately envision rich street tacos loaded with freshly chopped avocado, farm-to-table… Read More

Step Inside the Most Colorful House We’ve Ever Seen

There’s color in design and then there’s COLOR (yes, in all caps) in design. This Yucca Valley home is most definitely the latter. Read More

How to Design Your Garden to Handle Extreme Weather

Feeling inspired to wrangle the weather through intentional design choices? Landscape designer Colin Cleland breaks down the key considerations when creating… Read More

Where to Get Your Wellness on in Venice, California

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