Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips – Sunset Magazine

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

A new way to host alfresco.

July 17, 2026

July 20, 2026

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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

Rooftop Pool Hoxton DTLA

5 Outdoor Decorating Tricks You Can Score from Your Favorite Hotels

A five-star upgrade, if you will.

July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026

Dining Cooking and Lounging Spaces in Outdoor Kitchen

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

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Burger Kona Kai San Diego

How to Make the Perfect Burger, According to the Best Chefs in the West

From a perfect patty to yummy buns, here’s how the pros get it done.

August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Consider these for your next trip.

August 21, 2026

August 20, 2026

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Decorating & Design

8 Design Stores in Los Angeles That Are Worth a Visit

Where interior design truly becomes an art form.

August 20, 2026

August 12, 2026

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Culinary Travel

California’s Hidden Abalone Farm Is the Most Unexpected (and Unforgettable) Road Trip Must-Do

Set along the rugged Gaviota Coast, The Cultured Abalone Farm offers an unforgettable look at one of California’s oldest culinary traditions, and the future of ocean conservation.

August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026

Extend Your Living Space

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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

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Decorating & Design

This Is the Most Popular Outdoor Design Feature Right Now

Summer patio parties only, please.

June 23, 2026

June 30, 2026

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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

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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

Dining Cooking and Lounging Spaces in Outdoor Kitchen

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

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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

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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

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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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This Tile Trend Is About to Be in Every Backyard This Summer

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