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Idea House Malibu Exterior Rear

Inside Camille Styles’ Warm and Modern Malibu Retreat—It’s Also Sunset’s 2026 Idea House

Perched above Zuma Beach, Camille Styles’ home is a warm, modern retreat designed for salty air, open doors, easy entertaining, and life lived at a gentler pace.

September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

Palisades Kitchen by Corner

Decorating & Design

This Kitchen Looked Decades Older Than the Rest of the House—See How It Was Transformed

It’s now lighter, brighter, and more colorful.

September 14, 2026

September 11, 2026

Davis Kitchen by Yvonne Harty

Decorating & Design

The Unique Design Detail That Every Kitchen Island Needs

It instantly adds warmth to a space.

August 12, 2026

August 15, 2026

Upper Unit Kitchen Castro Two Unit by Raumfabrik

Decorating & Design

A Two-Unit Building in S.F.’s Castro District Was Neglected for Decades Until a Gut Remodel Brought It Back to Life

Each unit had different design goals.

September 16, 2026

September 15, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Home in Toro Canyon

Decorating & Design

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

The best architects, designers, decorators, and makers shaping at-home luxury out West.

March 18, 2026

March 23, 2026

2025 Idea House Palm Springs Living Room

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

A sleek and stylish home high above Palm Springs is the last masterpiece from famed desert modernist architect Donald Wexler. With sweeping views and effortless indoor-outdoor flow, it’s proof of the enduring principles of modernist design.

July 23, 2025

August 18, 2025

Palm Springs Idea House

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

The striking glass and steel home offers sweeping views of the valley and is the epitome of luxurious desert living. And you can tour it from May 17 to June 14.

May 19, 2025

May 23, 2025

Real House Tucson HK Associates

Decorating & Design

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These are the best architects, designers, and makers defining the ultimate in Western living.

May 14, 2025

May 22, 2025

Ideas From Sunset Idea Houses

Camille Styles Fire Pit

Decorating & Design

I’m Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here’s How I’m Not Letting It Get Me Down

It’s turned into a blessing in disguise.

March 22, 2024

September 8, 2025

Outdoor Dining Table

Decorating & Design

I’m Moving My Dining Room Outside—Here Are My 5 Rules for Indoor-Outdoor Living

How to embrace nature indoors and outdoors.

April 13, 2023

August 14, 2025

Camille Styles Living Room

Decorating & Design

Avoid Cookie-Cutter, Sterile Design—These Are the Steps to Creating a Home with Soul

How to create a meaningful space.

February 3, 2023

January 5, 2024

Malibu home living room

Decorating & Design

This Overlooked Design Decision Pushed Me to My Dream House

Don’t forget this underrated step in the renovation process.

June 10, 2022

July 10, 2022

Renovation Inspiration

bedroom with windows and chair in San Francisco home

Decorating & Design

6 Things You Need to Know Before Installing New Windows

An expert shares how to prep your home for this major upgrade.

June 26, 2026

September 13, 2026

House Construction Renovation

Decorating & Design

Here’s How Much Time (and Money) You’ll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

Prepare yourself for the unexpected twists, turns, and change orders.

July 21, 2025

July 22, 2025

Painting Renovation

Decorating & Design

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

Pro interior designers weigh in on updating your space.

January 18, 2024

April 13, 2024

Berkeley Cottage

You’ll Never Guess Which Home Improvement Project Will Increase Your Home’s Value the Most

It really pays off.

May 10, 2023

April 13, 2024

More Stories in Idea Houses

Inside Camille Styles' Warm and Modern Malibu Retreat—It's Also Sunset's 2026 Idea House

Inside Camille Styles’ Warm and Modern Malibu Retreat—It’s Also Sunset’s 2026 Idea House

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

Here's How Much Time (and Money) You'll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

Here’s How Much Time (and Money) You’ll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

5 Small, Budget-Friendly Paint Projects That Can Completely Transform Your Home

5 Small, Budget-Friendly Paint Projects That Can Completely Transform Your Home

7 Things You Can Actually Cut Corners on During a Home Renovation, According to Experts

7 Things You Can Actually Cut Corners on During a Home Renovation, According to Experts

These Affordable, No-Demo Renovation Projects Will Increase the Value of Your Home

These Affordable, No-Demo Renovation Projects Will Increase the Value of Your Home

These Are the Design Choices People Want to Undo in Their Homes

These Are the Design Choices People Want to Undo in Their Homes

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

I'm Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here's How I'm Not Letting It Get Me Down

I’m Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here’s How I’m Not Letting It Get Me Down

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

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