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See Inside 5 Luxury Treehouses You Can Buy Right Now

Who knew treehouses could be so luxurious? Read More

The one thing no one has asked you to do for the drought

Mom is my Water Conservation Hero this week. Photo courtesy Kelli Anderson Perhaps you feel yourself drowning in water-saving suggestions just… Read More

Save up to 40% on KitchenAid Attachments from Williams-Sonoma

If you own a KitchenAid Mixer, listen up Read More

Sunset Makeover: Get Free Kitchen Design Lessons from HGTV’s Scott McGillivray

Cambria’s Torquay style is set off by dark drawers and brass pulls in this kitchen island. (Courtesy of Cambria/Margaret) Contemplating a… Read More

Beach cabin envy

Interior Design by Otto Baat Group Wish this Oregon Coast beach house was yours? Yeah, me too. Read More

Genius Sierra A-frame for Escapists

One tiny house; 20 acres of Sierra wilderness. The architectural ratio of square footage to square acreage in this spot less than 20 miles from Yosemite skews wholly West—house as an extension of its environment. Read More

Ask the Expert: Michael Murphy on choosing light fixtures

We asked Michael Murphy, Interior Design and Trends Producer at Lamps Plus, for his expert advice on choosing the right light fixtures for your home. Read More

Ask the Expert: Alan Bethke on Car Shopping

I live in a warm weather climate and it never snows so why should I consider an all-wheel drive vehicle? —… Read More

This Dog Food Startup’s ‘Smart Scoop’ Promises You’ll Never Run Out of Kibble

Keep your pup well-fed with this subscription dog food service Read More

Designer Feed: Denver Idea House Edition

photo by Joanna Linberg I got in late from Denver last night where we were photographing the 2015 Idea… Read More

Links we love: Small yet mighty

Photo by Instagram user frassesmamma, courtesy of Pop Sugar Home These small-space ideas go a long way:23 cozy attic… Read More

‘Glass Gem’ Corn: Simply A-maize-ing

 Sorry for the corny pun, but I’ve been obsessed with ‘Glass Gem’ since images of it exploded all over my Facebook… Read More

The Secret Gardens of SFO, Part 1

You know about the 2 yoga rooms and the Napa Farms Market in Terminal 2. You might even know… Read More

Handmade lamps, straight out of Portland

Dear Caravan Pacific,Your lamps turn me on.To see more on how they’re made (by a former television… Read More

How to shop at IKEA like a home editor

Ilse Crawford’s new SINNERLIG collection for IKEA (photo via IKEA) The approaching launch of the famed designer Ilse Crawford’s SINNERLIG collection… Read More

In Bel-Air, one homeowner is using enough water to sustain 90 households

(David McNew/Getty Images) We’re picking our jaws up from our keyboards to bring you this: One homeowner… Read More

5 clever ways to put a ledge to good use

Whitney Lyons, original photo on Houzz by Nicole Jacobs, HouzzOne of my favorite unsung heroes of home design is… Read More

Designer feed: an incredible wall, crisp tile, and sketches

photo by Thomas J. Story (and a sneak peek into one of our September stories) Let’s just cut right to it–that… Read More

4 Ways to Get Spooky with Pumpkins

Batman and his girlfriend, the two pumpkins pictured above, have what it takes to set the tone for a fun Halloween party: A little mystery, thanks to a… Read More

5 top vintage furniture dealers on Instagram

photo by Thomas J. Story As a Sunset editor, I make every attempt to be on top of my field. But in an area as… Read More

Before and after: Oregon beach shack

photo by Thomas J. Story It takes an architect to walk through a 100-year-old house marked for teardown and say, “This… Read More

Yellow and Fabulous: The Mother of All Chicken Coops

When chickens have a better-looking home than you do, that’s when you know they’re living it large.But no matter.Remember our January… Read More

Links we love: Light bright

POPSUGAR Photography / Adrian Busse Fill your home with a light and airy vibe, using these tricks and decorating ideas that… Read More

3 minimalist bathroom accessories you must have

courtesy of sabi.com More than half of household falls happen in the bathroom, so products that make this room safer for… Read More