Author Archives: Sarah Yang

A Builder-Grade Kitchen with No Personality Gets a Fresh and Vibrant Upgrade 

This West Hollywood, California, townhouse had a lot going for it, but it lacked some pizzazz. “My client is a young professional who works for… Read More

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

When you think about kid-friendly play spaces, you might have a vision of faded plastic slides and a mishmash of objects that tend to… Read More

These Are the Top 2023 Holiday Trends You Need to Know About

There are two types of people in this world—one that gears up for the holidays the day after Labor Day and the other that… Read More

This Is the Latest ‘It’ Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It’s Not White)

White bathrooms have reigned supreme for many years now, but there’s a new color trend that’s taking off—wood hues. Houzz just released its… Read More

Step Inside the Serenest Beach House We’ve Ever Seen

The owners of this Hermosa Beach, California, home had one goal in mind when they bought it: create the beach house of their dreams. From… Read More

This Foo Fighter’s Family Home Is Colorful, Modern, and Perfect for the Kids

There is only one context in which calling a person “normal” is considered high praise, and that’s when it’s used to describe a rock star. Read More

These Are the Best New Books to Read This Fall

There’s a lot to look forward to this fall—cozy, comforting eats, leaf peeping, apple and/or pumpkin picking, football, and new book releases to… Read More

5 Easy Fixes That Can Make Your House Sell Better, According to a Real Estate Pro

Between outrageously high interest rates and fewer homes for sale these days, it’s no surprise sellers are a bit hesitant. In a recent report… Read More

A 100-Year-Old Spanish Bungalow Went Through a Disastrous Flip—Here’s How It Was Fixed

These types of scenarios are unfortunately more common than not these days—a flipped house gets sold and then the owners find out that the… Read More

This Modern and Artsy Seattle Home Used to Be a Grocery Store

When it comes to commercial spaces turned into residential spaces, you might not think twice about a factory turned into a loft, or maybe… Read More

Want a Beautiful Garden This Spring? Then You Need to Do These 8 Things Now

Gardens might be showing signs of slowing down, but cooler temps and the shift of season make it prime time for planting and prep that… Read More

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped 33 New Fall Products—See the Full Lineup

The coziest season of the year is here (fall!), and you know what that means: It’s time to indulge in all the autumnal goodness… Read More

Fall Cocktails for Those Who Aren’t Into Pumpkin-Flavored Everything

Pumpkin spice is having a moment, as per usual. But what about the other fall flavors? Apples, berries, maple syrup, and more are begging for… Read More

The Happiest State in the U.S. Just Might Surprise You

Happiness can mean different things to different people. Factors like where you live, what you do, who your surround yourself with, and how you feel… Read More

Lessons in Fire-Safe Landscaping from a Garden Destroyed by Wildfires

After a wildfire wiped out much of the protective madrones in the forest below this stunning Mork Ulnes–designed property—and charred much of the garden… Read More

After Saving for 10 Years, These Homeowners Finally Got Their Dream Remodel

Renovations can be costly, there’s no denying that. And sometimes doing a huge remodel right after purchasing a home is not an option. That… Read More

IKEA’s First-Ever Halloween Collection Is the Perfect Spooky-Scandi Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed

IKEA has done holiday, Easter, and even Lunar New Year collections, but surprisingly enough, it’s never done a Halloween one… until now. The… Read More

A Definitive List of All the Pumpkin Drinks and Treats You Can Order This Season

If you had marked your calendar for the epic return of Starbucks’s beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte (which hit stores in late August), then you’ve probably… Read More

This Is Exactly How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

Anyone who’s watched The Big Lebowski—or honestly even just heard of the film—knows the famous line “that rug really tied the room together.” Well, some… Read More

From Beachside Boutiques to Seaside Spas, These Are Our Favorite Coastal Retreats

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. This year we had over 600 entries across all categories (a… Read More

These Serene Spa Resorts Are the Perfect Way to Recharge and Reset

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. This year we had over 600 entries across all categories (a… Read More

Even Locals Would Book a Weekend at These Stylish City Hotels

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. This year we had over 600 entries across all categories (a… Read More

Glamping Tents, Luxe Lodges, Sleek Airstreams: Here’s Where to Get Your Nature Fix Now

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. In 2023 we had over 600 entries across all categories (a… Read More

These Places Serve up Great Craft Cocktails and Cool Design

Every year the Sunset Travel Awards honor the best in travel in the West. This year we had over 600 entries across all categories (a… Read More