Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips

Decorating & Design

Meet the Cocktail Pool, a Small-but-Mighty Addition to Your Exterior

A new way to host alfresco.

July 17, 2026

July 20, 2026

Landscaping

The Secret to Creating an Outdoor Space That Feels Like a Vacation

The secret to a memorable backyard isn’t a matching patio set. It’s creating an outdoor living space filled with atmosphere, personality, and places to linger.

July 30, 2026

July 29, 2026

Landscaping

5 Outdoor Decorating Tricks You Can Score from Your Favorite Hotels

A five-star upgrade, if you will.

July 24, 2026

Dining Cooking and Lounging Spaces in Outdoor Kitchen

Grilling

The New Outdoor Kitchen Is Actually Three Rooms

Try these designer tips for creating distinct prep, cooking, and gathering zones that make it easier to host.

July 16, 2026

July 15, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Hotels

Time-Travel to the Glory Days of the West at These Historic Hotels

Travel across distance and time at these award-winning historic properties.

September 9, 2026

Travel

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

From the coast to the mountains to the desert and beyond, the West is where travelers can live life to the fullest. Here are the most transporting experiences in this beautiful place we call home.

September 9, 2026

Hotels

42 Coastal Escapes to Book for Your Next Weekend Getaway

We’ve got your next seaside getaway here.

September 9, 2026

Hotels

The Best Mountain Resorts for Skiing, Hiking, or Doing Absolutely Nothing

Head to the mountains for relaxation, adventure, and everything in between.

September 9, 2026

Extend Your Living Space

Landscaping

What Does a $500,000 Backyard Actually Get You?

A growing wave of affluent homeowners is redefining outdoor living—and the numbers can be staggering. All’s not lost if your budget isn’t that high, though.

May 28, 2026

July 4, 2026

Decorating & Design

This Is the Most Popular Outdoor Design Feature Right Now

Summer patio parties only, please.

June 23, 2026

June 30, 2026

Landscaping

The 6 Backyard Design Mistakes People Make Far Too Often (and What to Do Instead)

Two landscaping experts share their tried-and-true methods.

June 1, 2026

June 2, 2026

Landscaping

Bored with Your Backyard? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Add Personality to Your Landscape Design

San Francisco design studio Friday Gardens is adding a pop of personality to the modern backyard.

April 16, 2026

April 15, 2026

Beyond the Lawn

Grilling

The New Outdoor Kitchen Is Actually Three Rooms

Try these designer tips for creating distinct prep, cooking, and gathering zones that make it easier to host.

July 16, 2026

July 15, 2026

Garden Basics

This Is the Secret to a Better Backyard

Try these 10 practical tips for designing hillside landscapes that work with terrain.

April 30, 2026

April 29, 2026

Decorating & Design

7 Outdoor Furniture Brands to Shop If You Want a More Sustainable Backyard

And many of these retailers are based out West.

June 5, 2026

July 4, 2026

Decorating & Design

The Common Mistakes You’re Making When Storing Outdoor Furniture

Don’t forget to protect your dreamy exterior with these expert-approved tips.

September 8, 2025

September 11, 2025

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