Author Archives: Sarah Yang

They Went from Renting This S.F. House to Owning It—See How They Transformed the Space

Kim and Noah rented the lower unit of this 2,400-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom, two-unit house in San Francisco after moving from Austin, Texas. Read More

A Guide to Fort Collins’ Craft Beer Scene (and More), According to a Local

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Follow along as we learn where to eat, drink, stay, and… Read More

Your Guide to Fall’s Best New Books

Back to school season isn’t just for the kids—adults feel it, too. Maybe that’s why people tend to read more books in the… Read More

A Makeover That Proves Laundry Rooms Can Look Stylish

The laundry room is one of the most-used rooms in this six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom house in Mesa, Arizona, which is why it needed a stylish… Read More

What a Skincare Expert Is Begging You to Stop Doing on Planes

Travel has its glamorous moments, like marveling at the gorgeous Napa Valley landscape while sipping on a decadent cabernet, or getting whisked away… Read More

From Ramen to Hummus to Lasagna, These Are the Best Winter Squash Recipes

You can’t deny that the hyper-fixation ingredient of the fall is always winter squash. Be it butternut, delicata, pumpkin, acorn, or spaghetti, these… Read More

Diane Keaton’s Former Waterfront Home Is Back on the Market

Diane Keaton was known for her award-winning roles and iconic style, but she also had a serious side hustle: flipping homes. One… Read More

The Star of This L.A. Spanish-Style House Is Its State-of-the-Art Closet

It’s not often that the pièce de résistance of a home is its dressing room and closet, but the one in this 1920s… Read More

The Unexpected Pantry Essentials Chefs Always Have on Hand

Take a peek inside the average person’s pantry and you’ll probably see the usual suspects of perishables: Olive oil, rice, canned beans, and… Read More

Easy Bathroom Upgrades You Can Make for $20 and Under

The bathroom might just be one of the most overlooked rooms in the home. If you want to give it some love,… Read More

The Hotel Staple Some Properties Are Stealthily Shedding

More times than not, a busy day away involves hightailing it back to your hotel room, slipping into a plush robe, and catching… Read More

Are Gray Floors Ever Okay? Designers Share Their Honest Opinions

The biggest decorating conundrum is happening right under your nose. And, no, we’re not talking about how to pick a properly proportional rug… Read More

A Colorful Multigenerational Home Strikes the Perfect Balance Between Practical and Joyful

The renovation of this Menlo Park, California, home wasn’t just about updating the spaces to look aesthetically nice and calling it a day. Read More

Treat Yourself to These Fall Candles (And No, They’re Not All Pumpkin Spice)

One of the coziest times of the year is upon us. That means when you’re not out there leaf peeping or going on… Read More

It’s Never Been a Better Time Than Now to Stay at a Dude Ranch

Originally marketed to Easterners looking for a break from modern living, the dude ranch just might be the most powerful and appealing Western… Read More

Here’s Everything Worth Shopping During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days

One of the biggest fall shopping events (aside from Black Friday and Cyber Monday) is taking place this week: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal… Read More

What a Designer Wants You to Know About a ‘Famously Hideous’ but Sometimes-Necessary Home Essential

There’s one home item Lucy Condolora, founder and principal designer of Los Angeles-based interior design firm Miller James and Mary,… Read More

Disney’s Collaboration with the NFL Brings Two Favorite Pastimes into One Collection

There’s NFL merch, and there’s Disney merch, but what if I told you there’s a hybrid collection for Disney adults and kids… Read More

5 Stylish Ways to Bring Spa-Like Vibes to Your Home

Whether you spend your time tackling a never-ending to-do list or doomscrolling, it’s safe to say life can be stressful. That said, you don’t… Read More

Hands Down, These Are the Coziest Recipes to Cook This October

We’re in the thick of fall right now and we wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s prime time to get in the kitchen… Read More

How Empty Nesters Can Refresh Their Kids’ Old Bedrooms

Ashley Clark is the founder and principal designer of Skout Interior Design, with decades of experience and dozens of homes… Read More

10 Things to Do to Set Your Fall Garden up for Success

The garden isn’t calling it quits yet. Put fall’s cooler days to work with smart planting, last-chance harvests, seasonal resets, and a little future-proofing. Read More

This San Francisco ADU Was Designed to Look Like an Elevated Garden Shed Instead of a Back House

Many ADUs are designed to look like a guest house in the back—which makes sense because essentially that’s what they are. But the… Read More

The Halloween Decor That Will Get Your House Ready for Spooky Season

When October rolls around, the immediate urge to fill your house with fake cobwebs and spiders, pumpkins, and skeletons can feel very real. You… Read More