Sunset Magazine - Living in the West

This Colorado Artist Is Painting Western Landscapes Inside Altoids Tins

Remington Robinson captures the beauty of Colorado and beyond in miniature Altoids tin paintings.

July 27, 2021

30 Events Not to Miss Across the West This Summer

Festivals, fairs, and events are returning across the West this summer. Here are the ones you don't want to miss.

July 16, 2021

July 21, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Keep Cool This Summer

These Are Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops Across the West

Cool down this summer with a sweet treat from artisanal ice cream shops.

July 27, 2021

July 28, 2021

Farmhouse shown with Crest Ash (4662) Sunbrella awning with black frame on a dark blue house created with Sunbrella Shade Studio.

Backyard Shade Ideas: Test out New Awnings with This Online Design Tool

Not only does backyard shading protect from harmful UV rays, it also adds a pop of color and can bring together your furniture decor.

July 23, 2021

A Disappearing Pool Is the Small Yard Hack of Your Dreams

File this pool that transforms into a patio with the touch of a button.

July 9, 2021

July 12, 2021

Keep It Cool: Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Comfortable at Home

Keep your home cooler this summer, and boost your air conditioning efficiency, with a few simple tips.

July 11, 2021

July 12, 2021

On the Road Again

Road Trips

The Ultimate Central California Road Trip Planner

Take a culinary trip to these must-visit spots on California’s Central Coast.

July 29, 2021

Wine Country

California Wineries Are Pulling out All the Stops with Unique Tasting Experiences

Shuffleboard, falcons, sabres, oh my! We've got our eye on these unique wine tasting experiences in California.

July 22, 2021

July 28, 2021

Wild Lands

The Best Packs for Your Next Backcountry Adventure

Interested in taking an off-the-grid leap but unsure if you have the right gear? Look no further for the ultimate guide to backpacking packs.

July 20, 2021

July 21, 2021

Road Trips

Where to? Western Road Trip Tips from Pros Who Know the Backroads Best

We asked several pro explorers about their favorite Western road-trip routes. Here are their recommendations.

June 25, 2021

July 16, 2021

30 Events Not to Miss Across the West This Summer

Festivals, fairs, and events are returning across the West this summer. Here are the ones you don't want to miss.

July 16, 2021

July 21, 2021

8 Japanese Gardens to Visit Across the West

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics has us dreaming in green.

July 30, 2021

July 31, 2021

Finding Inspiration at Home

Porch Life Is Back! Why Your Front Yard Is the New Outdoor Living Room

Vegetable gardens, outdoor living rooms, and a place to play—your front yard isn’t just for curb appeal. It’s found square footage and a social life, too.

July 22, 2021

July 26, 2021

Home Tours

Introducing CLT, the New (but Familiar) Building Material That’s Disrupting the Construction Industry

With community development and sustainability in mind, a Portland real-estate developer uses her own home renovation as an opportunity to experiment with a new building technique.

July 22, 2021

July 28, 2021

A Summery Palette of Sorbet Shades Gives an Old Colonial House a Modern, New Life

Lemon, berry, pistachio, and cream—a pale palette and clean-lined modern furniture bring a wood-clad traditional house into the present tense.

July 14, 2021

July 20, 2021

Everything You Need for a Bathroom Remodel Is Made Right Here in the West

You can avoid supply chain woes by sourcing your bathroom renovation supplies—from tile to faucets and hand-cast hardware—from these local makers. And reduce your carbon foot print while you're at it.

July 13, 2021

July 20, 2021

Decorating & Design

This One Paint Color Can Boost Your Home’s Value

Research shows that painting your interiors blue can boost the selling price by thousands of dollars.

July 15, 2021

Idea Houses

Idea House Workbook: How to Style a Cool Patio in the Desert. (A Pool Helps)

In the first installment of this new column, we visit the Sunset Desert Oasis Idea House to share high-impact design solutions that transform the pool area into a multi-function al fresco retreat.

June 22, 2021

Get Growing

Garden Basics

Your August Garden Checklist

Yes, it’s hot. Yes, your garden needs more help than ever. Here’s what to do in your backyard no matter where you are in the West.

July 30, 2021

July 29, 2021

Choose a Palette Before Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall

Flowers & Plants

Want Spring Bulbs for Fall? Pick a Color Palette First

When trying to pick spring bulbs, look to your living space for inspiration.

July 29, 2021

Outdoor Living

An Outdoor Shower That Inspires Love at First Sight

The coolest way to cool down with an outdoor shower has arrived, and it's too easy.

July 28, 2021

July 30, 2021

Flowers & Plants

Tried and True Favorites: Perennials That We’ll Always Love

Many of these perennials can be planted in the fall, so you'll get beautiful, but easy, garden color come spring.

September 16, 2009

July 23, 2021

Set the Table

Try Something New with Watermelon: Plant-Based Dishes for Summer

Get into clean eating with these unique takes inspired by Cafe Gratitude's menu.

July 27, 2021

July 28, 2021

4 Sake Cocktails for the Ultimate Tokyo Olympics Viewing Party

Planning the ultimate Tokyo Olympics viewing party? Sake Samurai Monica Samuels offers four ideas for sake cocktails.

July 23, 2021

July 26, 2021

Hosting a Summer Garden Party? Set Your Table with These Hand-Painted Ceramics

When Los Angeles-based interior designer Francesca de la Fuente realized no one else was importing her favorite hand-painted Spanish ceramics to the states, Pomelo Casa was born.

July 21, 2021

July 22, 2021