Author Archives: Sarah Yang

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More