Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Zillow’s 2024 Home Trend Predictions Are Definitely Not What You’d Expect

If you pay attention to interior design trends, you probably can guess a few that come up on prediction lists. On a list for… Read More

This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two

A first-time homeowner in her 50s (who’s also a mom of two and grandma of two) was ready to make her 768-square-foot San Diego… Read More

The ‘Rake Mob’ Is Turning Autumn Leaves into the Most Soothing Art You’ve Ever Seen

Nik Rust, designer and principal of Vancouver-based Propeller Studio, has been taking on a new kind of seasonal side project… Read More

This Storied 1960s Hawaiian Resort Is Reborn as the Ultimate Tropical Getaway

I’m at Kona Village, a resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, listening to Auntie Lei tell stories about the tsunami of 2011. Under… Read More

3 of the Most Booked Airbnbs Are Found in the West—Tour Them Here

Airbnb has made it possible for travelers to stay in some pretty awe-inspiring places. Want to live out your cottagecore fantasy and stay somewhere… Read More

The Surprising Interior Design Trick That Can Make Your Floors Pop

When seasoned interior designer Ashley Clark of sKout Interior Design was customizing her own Southern California home, she wanted to try… Read More

This Kitchen’s Ceilings Messed up Its Layout and Made It Feel Cramped—Here’s How It Was Transformed

The problem with this Portland, Oregon, kitchen wasn’t that it had a small footprint and no space at all—on the contrary, it had pretty… Read More

It Turns out a Shocking Number of People Would Actually Buy a Haunted House, According to a Zillow Survey

If we needed more proof that the housing market is still crazy competitive and expensive, a new Zillow survey adds… Read More

6 Things You Need to Know About Outdoor Lighting, According to a Garden Designer

As you’re thinking about how to improve your landscape design, don’t ignore one major element: lighting. “It’s arguably the best bang for your… Read More

Emily Henderson Designed Her Portland Farm’s Garden Around a Plunge Pool—Here’s Why

Yes, a huge, impressive pool can be #backyardgoals, but it might not be the most practical thing, especially when you consider location and how… Read More

These Table Decorations Will Get You Through the Whole Holiday Season

Sometimes the holiday tablescape can be an afterthought, and that’s understandable! There’s a lot to consider when planning a gathering—the menu, guests’ allergies… Read More

Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

Turn plant care into self-care with good-looking gardening gear that you won’t mind pulling out for the task. Danae Horst, owner of… Read More

The Best Advice from Black Interior Designers Can Be Found in This New Book

Since 2010, Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID) has worked to connect, support, and celebrate Black interior designers across the country. The… Read More

Instead of Moving, This Family Made Smart Changes to Their Bay Area Townhouse So They Didn’t Outgrow It

Homes can really see us through different life stages, and there’s something so special about being lucky enough to live in a home long enough… Read More

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Wants to Get Done in the Fall

While the seasonal prep this time of year tends to revolve around getting ready for the holidays—buying gifts, planning parties and gatherings, booking… Read More

This Grocery Store Is Cutting Prices in Half for Thanksgiving

Inflation has been hitting pretty much everyone hard, but one grocery store is trying to make things a little easier for consumers. Aldi just announced… Read More

These Mocktail Recipes Went Viral—And They’re Perfect for Your Next Party

Reporting live from my third trimester of pregnancy, I can say that one thing I miss is a fun, colorful cocktail. It’s not necessarily… Read More

These Often Overlooked Details Can Take Your Garden from Good to Great

Autumn is the perfect time to rethink how we use our outdoor space. As we turn toward projects that might be less about planting… Read More

Need Plant Inspo? Look Down Under. Here’s How to Garden Like an Australian

Here in the West, we are blessed to live within some of the most biologically diverse regions of the world—and when it comes to choosing… Read More

This Is How You Renovate a 100-Year-Old House on a Tight Budget

Older homes are beloved because of their character and history, but renovating them isn’t the most budget-friendly undertaking. You never know what you’ll uncover… Read More

This DIY Laguna Beach Nursery Has Sentimental Nods to the East Coast

As my husband Matt and I were brainstorming ideas about our son’s nursery, we knew we wanted to create a space that celebrated the best… Read More

This Mid-Century Surf Shack in Malibu Was Untouched for 30 Years—See How Kelly Wearstler Transformed It

Even if you’re not an interior design buff, you’re probably familiar with interior designer Kelly Wearstler’s work. Maybe you’ve set… Read More

A ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Is Happening This Weekend—Here’s How to See It

People across the country are marking their calendars for Saturday, when an annular solar eclipse is set to darken the morning sky. Annular means “of,… Read More

A Landscape Designer Says These Are the Best Low-Maintenance Plants

I have a confession: I love the look of plants, but I have absolutely no idea how to care for them. My husband is… Read More