Author Archives: Sarah Yang

A Built-in Coffee Maker Was the Reason for This Kitchen Makeover

There are a lot of reasons to redo your kitchen, like poor storage, outdated features, bad layout—but what about a need for a built-in… Read More

Instead of Moving, a Retired Couple Built an ADU to Downsize

Originally, interior designer Victoria Tanforan thought she would eventually purchase her clients’ property. The clients, Nick and Sue Ciancio, were like… Read More

A Century-Old Seattle Home Was Designed to Embrace Its Eccentricities

The owners of this Seattle home had lived in the two-bedroom, two-bathroom space for about a year before they decided to move forward with… Read More

This Sonoma Home Lets Its Natural Surroundings Shine

The 14-acre property that this Glen Ellen, California, house sits on is completely serene and idyllic with its own lake. But the home itself—originally… Read More

This Bathroom Was Remodeled to Feel Like a Hotel

This bathroom makeover was a very special project for Allison Garrison and her team at Allito Spaces. Her client was a… Read More

The Interiors of This White Picket Fence Home Felt Stale—See How It Was Revamped

From the outside this Cape Cod-style home in Menlo Park, California (complete with a white picket fence) looked picture-perfect, but its interiors were lacking. Read More

This 720-Square-Foot Sculptural ADU Was Designed for Both Work and Play

The backyard of this Lafayette, California, ranch-style house was large, but uninspired. It didn’t have any outdoor gathering spaces or seating areas. So, the owners—a… Read More

After a Devastating Wildfire, This Sonoma Rebuild Was Inspired by the Trees

Not only was the original home on this Sonoma County 3.7-acre property destroyed by the 2017 Tubbs wildfire, but also over 100 trees… Read More

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Wellness & Beauty Awards

Our first-ever Wellness & Beauty Awards celebrate the rituals, retreats, and remedies that actually move the needle—from oceanfront spas and desert sanctuaries to design-forward… Read More

After Working on This Home 20 Years Ago, the Architects Returned to Give It a Refresh

It was a trip back through memory lane of sorts for the team at MDa Studios, who was brought on to… Read More

British Design Meets Northern California Style in This Mill Valley Home

This Mill Valley home was in decent shape, but was in need of an update for modern living. “It had some dated elements from… Read More

How the Coolest West Coast Restaurants Got Their Names

First impressions matter, but when it comes to sussing out a new restaurant, it often hangs on the eatery’s name. After all, whatever a restaurant… Read More

These Design Trends Will Be Totally Outdated in 2026

The new year is always a chance to say good riddance to the things that aren’t serving you, or that you just want to let… Read More

25 Healthy and Comforting Recipes to Make in January

With the new year, how are you shaking things up in the kitchen? Do you have a resolution to eat healthier? Or maybe you’ve decided… Read More

Booze-Free Bars Are Taking Over the West Coast—Here Are the Best Ones to Visit

Let’s face it: Whenever you go to a bar, there’s always the temptation to indulge in an adult drink. Or, OK, maybe two. And sometimes,… Read More

This Snowy Vacation Retreat Was Inspired by Forest Bathing

For this new-build vacation home in Park City, Utah, the owners dreamt of a space that was was completely immersed and nature, and designed… Read More

3 Simple Steps to Declutter Your Entryway for Good, According to a Professional Organizer

From the moment you enter your home, how are you feeling? Calm and ready to plop on the couch, or anxious about the pile of… Read More

The Design Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026, According to Designers

A new year equals new trend predictions. So what will 2026 bring in terms of interior design? On that front we’ve already gotten some clues… Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Wine Country—Read Our 2025 Wine Issue

If you’ve ever enjoyed a tasting flight mere yards from where the grapes that made the wine you’re drinking were grown; if you’ve ever… Read More

The Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

Every year we host the Sunset International Wine Competition and we’re continually impressed by the excellence of the entries. To guide… Read More

Best of Class Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

A panel of expert judges tasted their way through hundreds of bottles for the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition and named… Read More

Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

For the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition, our expert panel of judges tasted hundreds of bottles of wine and named these… Read More

Double Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine Competition

Before you buy your next bottle of wine, refer to this list. These are the Double Gold winners of the 2025 Sunset International Wine… Read More

These Are the Most Popular Recipes of 2025

From the looks of our top recipes of 2025, we experimented with new flavors and techniques, made classic favorites on repeat, and always took advantage… Read More