Author Archives: Sarah Yang

Pinterest Says Gen Z Is Bringing Back Art Deco Decor—Here Are 5 Designer Favorites

From ‘90s low-rise jeans to ultra-thin Y2k sunglasses, Gen Z has brought back a number of trends from decades past. And now, they’ve revived a… Read More

Bad Remodels Stripped This Kitchen of Its Character, But a Big Makeover Brought It Back

The kitchen in this one-bedroom, one-bathroom Victorian apartment in San Francisco looked “a bit like a hospital,” says Allie Allen of… Read More

This Charming Small Town on the Sonoma Coast Is a Total Hidden Gem

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and shop. Read More

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Cocktails (Sort of)—Here’s How

From cold-weather crops to cozy cocktails, sisters Venise Cunningham and Belinda Kelly are helping gardeners across the West pour a little more purpose into their… Read More

What a Professional Organizer Thinks You Should Do with Inherited Clutter

When a loved one passes away, the grieving process is rarely linear. Among the most emotional tasks is taking on precious belongings and determining what… Read More

This ADU Was Designed to Be a ‘Little Sister’ to the Main House

The main goal when it came to the design of this 800-square-foot ADU was to make it feel like a natural extension of the… Read More

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped Halloween Mini Tote Bags—Here’s How to Get Them

We’re not really into trickery, but there’s one way to treat yourself during this year’s spooky season: Today, Trader Joe’s is bringing back their… Read More

These Are the Best Things to Buy During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, According to Our Editors

One thing we know we can look forward to in October (aside from Halloween) is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Often called October Prime… Read More

This Over-Embellished, Builder-Grade Bathroom Got a Serene Coastal Makeover

The primary bathroom in a Cardiff, California, house was dark and overdone with builder-grade finishes, outdated fixtures, and zero personality. Read More

From Pumpkin Soup to Butternut Squash Lasagna, These Are the Recipes to Make in October

October puts us right in the middle of fall, when there’s a cornucopia available of fresh autumnal produce, cozy dinners are a must, and Halloween… Read More

7 Creative Ways to Make Your Kids’ Art Double as Home Decor

Parenthood changes everything—even your interior design. Maybe your modern-minimalist living area is now punctuated with a primary color-heavy blue train set. Or perhaps your… Read More

Here’s How You Can Actually Use a Mirror to Make Your Space Look Bigger 

When most people think about adding a mirror to their home, they might consider all the vain reasons to do so. It’s a great… Read More

The Halloween Decor That Will Get Your House Ready for Spooky Season

When October rolls around, the immediate urge to fill your house with fake cobwebs and spiders, pumpkins, and skeletons can feel very real. You can… Read More

This 1905 Tacoma Craftsman Balances Tradition with Modern and Edgy Style

Interior designer Allison Lind and her husband were looking for a home that was close to family (outside of Gig Harbor),… Read More

The Ultimate Bozeman, Montana, Itinerary

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and shop. Read More

5 Steps to Creating a Visually Stunning Climate-Resilient Garden

Inspired by the legendary Ruth Bancroft Garden located in Walnut Creek, Designing the Lush Dry Garden reimagines… Read More

A Definitive List of All the New Trader Joe’s Fall Products

Trader Joe’s is great all year round, but it especially shines during the fall and holidays. The limited-edition seasonal finds and treats make grocery… Read More

This Is How to Turn the Most Basic Dish into a Work of Art, According to a Chef

People say you should never judge a book by its cover, but let’s face it: When it comes to a good meal, that’s seldom the… Read More

Two Families Decided to Share a Cozy California Beach House—Here’s How They Remodeled It

Two families (who are close friends) came up with the ultimate beach house hack: to build a beach “club” right on the sand in… Read More

This Secret Formula Is the Key to Perfectly Layered Lighting

Ask any interior designer—or, okay, your friend whose TikTok feed is filled with DIY home hacks—and they’ll tell you light can make or break a… Read More

Announcing the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

For over 125 years Sunset has celebrated the people, ideas, and designers behind the adobes, A-frames, beach bungalows, modernist compounds, and ranch houses that are… Read More

9 Fall Candles That Aren’t Cheesy at All, According to Designers

If summer’s all about lounging poolside and making the most of your backyard, autumn is your opportunity to head inward. It’s the time… Read More

How Sardines (Yes, Sardines) Became the Ultimate Decor Accessory

Something fishy’s happening in the interior design world—literally. While tinned fish like sardines and anchovies have been typically been considered something we’d eat off… Read More

How Often Do You Really Need to Dry Clean Your Clothing?

One question: When was the last time you took your clothes to get dry cleaned? Admittedly, I tend to wait until my garment bag is… Read More