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This Is How to Decorate for the Holidays So It Doesn’t Clash with Your Home’s Style

Practical, on-trend solutions to celebrate the holidays elegantly.

November 29, 2023

December 1, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Holiday Decorations That Will Really Upgrade Your Space

Wow any guests with these festive finds.

November 27, 2023

November 28, 2023

Living Room in Montecito House by Jennifer Miller Studio

Home Tours

This Charming Montecito House Was Transformed With Wallpaper and Lots of Natural Light

The design was inspired by classic California architecture and design.

November 22, 2023

November 20, 2023

Landscaping

The ‘Rake Mob’ Is Turning Autumn Leaves into the Most Soothing Art You’ve Ever Seen

This designer is creating stunning spirals made from fallen leaves across Vancouver's public parks.

November 7, 2023

November 9, 2023

Up Your Gardening Game

Wooden Slate Structure Nectar Landscape Design

Landscaping

This Garden Trend Won’t Quit—Here’s How to Do It Right at Home

The use of wood slatting isn’t anything new in garden design, but it's a trend that is big right now. We asked experts how to do it right.

November 22, 2023

Garden Basics

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Fallen Leaves in Your Garden

Leaf litter has a number of ecological benefits—here are a few things to consider when “leaving the leaves” this autumn.

November 16, 2023

November 15, 2023

Terremoto Hugh Garvey Yard Native Plants

Garden Basics

This Is the Best Time to Plant Your Native Garden—Here’s How to Do It

Winter is go time for gardeners devoted to native plants. Here’s how to take full advantage of the season to reap the benefits in spring.

November 14, 2023

November 20, 2023

Landscaping

These Often Overlooked Details Can Take Your Garden from Good to Great

How ecological designer and author Félix de Rosen uses four structural design choices to change the way we rest and play outdoors.

October 19, 2023

October 26, 2023

Landscaping

This Is What I Wish I’d Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

Patience, muddy paws, and a lot more prep work than anticipated—here’s how to plan your project right.

September 12, 2023

September 13, 2023

Landscaping

Lessons in Fire-Safe Landscaping from a Garden Destroyed by Wildfires

San Francisco-based landscape design stalwart SurfaceDesign resuscitated a modern garden that was nearly destroyed by a wildfire.

September 14, 2023

September 16, 2023

Design Ideas for You

Decorating & Design

Zillow’s 2024 Home Trend Predictions Are Definitely Not What You’d Expect

The real estate marketplace found some interesting emerging trends for next year.

November 8, 2023

November 9, 2023

Malcolm Davis Architecture SF Modern Reno Indoor Outdoor

Home Tours

Skylights and Massive Glass Walls Transformed This Dramatic Black Home from Brooding to Bright

Sun filters through this handsome, shingled, 1907 San Francisco house after a remodel added ingenious skylights and a wall of glass that opens to an inviting garden.

November 21, 2023

November 27, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Surprising Interior Design Trick That Can Make Your Floors Pop

Want to do something different with your floors? Paint them for a different and unique decor trick. One designer shares how she did it.

November 3, 2023

November 10, 2023

Exterior in Los Feliz Craftsman by Ome Dezin

Home Tours

A Dilapidated 1912 Craftsman Is Brought Back to Life with California-Cool Style

It now feels both luxurious and relaxed at the same time.

November 15, 2023

Decorating & Design

Ceiling Wallpaper Is the Latest Design Trend—Here’s How to Not Mess up the Install

It can completely transform a room.

October 5, 2023

October 9, 2023

Kitchen and Dining Area in San Diego Bungalow by Allison Garrison

Home Tours

This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two

Step inside this extra-inviting home.

November 8, 2023

November 9, 2023

For All the Green Thumbs

Garden Basics

Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

You might need more than you think.

October 26, 2023

October 30, 2023

Flowers & Plants

A Landscape Designer Says These Are the Best Low-Maintenance Plants

There are options for inside and outside your home.

October 13, 2023

October 17, 2023

Garden Basics

This Is the Last Hose You’ll Ever Buy

Good looking and hard working—this just might be the last hose you ever buy.

September 6, 2023

Flowers & Plants

These Are the Best Beginner-Friendly Houseplants—No Green Thumb Required

Set yourself up for success with these plants.

October 6, 2023

Flowers & Plants

Here’s Exactly How to Prevent Your Plants from Dying When You’re on Vacation

We asked six of our favorite plant shops from all over the West how to take care of botanical buddies while on the road.

July 25, 2023

July 27, 2023

Landscaping

20 Native Plants, 7 Timber Steps, 1 Oak Tree: The Anatomy of a Low-Water Habitat Garden

A lawn gets replaced with something beautiful, sustainable, and beneficial.

June 27, 2023

June 23, 2023

Outdoor Living

Landscaping

Emily Henderson Designed Her Portland Farm’s Garden Around a Plunge Pool—Here’s Why

It was all part of a big backyard overhaul.

October 27, 2023

October 29, 2023

Outdoor Living

This Arizona Courtyard Will Make You Want to Spend All Day Outside

To get the most out of a patio, a Phoenix real estate agent turned to designer Charlie Ray for a garden that’s cool and composed.

May 31, 2022

August 5, 2022

Outdoor Living

The 5 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Outdoor Space

Interior designers spot these common outdoor decorating mistakes over and over again. And you may not even realize you’re making them.

July 20, 2023

July 22, 2023

Outdoor Living

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

Could this backyard game be the new pickleball? It’s time to get in on the fun.

May 4, 2023

November 10, 2023

Idea Houses

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

July 22, 2023

Terra Outdoor Dining Table Belvedere Benches

Outdoor Living

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

The compact and neglected space becomes a spot for gardening, grilling, dining, and more.

January 4, 2023

April 15, 2023

Home & Garden

21 Gifts That Were Practically Made for Design Enthusiasts

Botanical Holiday Decor Is Trending. Here Are 6 Ideas You Can Repurpose into the New Year.

Inside a Contemporary Bozeman Home That Mixes Antiques and Modern Style

How to DIY a Stunning Holiday Wreath, According to a Floral Designer

The Latest From Sunset

This Is How to Decorate for the Holidays So It Doesn’t Clash with Your Home’s Style

The Holiday Decorations That Will Really Upgrade Your Space

This Charming Montecito House Was Transformed With Wallpaper and Lots of Natural Light

The ‘Rake Mob’ Is Turning Autumn Leaves into the Most Soothing Art You’ve Ever Seen

Up Your Gardening Game

This Garden Trend Won’t Quit—Here’s How to Do It Right at Home

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Fallen Leaves in Your Garden

This Is the Best Time to Plant Your Native Garden—Here’s How to Do It

These Often Overlooked Details Can Take Your Garden from Good to Great

This Is What I Wish I’d Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

Lessons in Fire-Safe Landscaping from a Garden Destroyed by Wildfires

Design Ideas for You

Zillow’s 2024 Home Trend Predictions Are Definitely Not What You’d Expect

Skylights and Massive Glass Walls Transformed This Dramatic Black Home from Brooding to Bright

The Surprising Interior Design Trick That Can Make Your Floors Pop

A Dilapidated 1912 Craftsman Is Brought Back to Life with California-Cool Style

Ceiling Wallpaper Is the Latest Design Trend—Here’s How to Not Mess up the Install

This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two

For All the Green Thumbs

Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

A Landscape Designer Says These Are the Best Low-Maintenance Plants

This Is the Last Hose You’ll Ever Buy

These Are the Best Beginner-Friendly Houseplants—No Green Thumb Required

Here’s Exactly How to Prevent Your Plants from Dying When You’re on Vacation

20 Native Plants, 7 Timber Steps, 1 Oak Tree: The Anatomy of a Low-Water Habitat Garden

Outdoor Living

Emily Henderson Designed Her Portland Farm’s Garden Around a Plunge Pool—Here’s Why

This Arizona Courtyard Will Make You Want to Spend All Day Outside

The 5 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Outdoor Space

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

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

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

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