Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips – Sunset Magazine

Pool Parker Palm Springs

Decorating & Design

This Is the Secret to Designing the Chicest Outdoor Space

The great outdoors never looked so good.

June 13, 2025

June 24, 2025

Garden Outdoor Dining Table

Decorating & Design

5 Staples You Need for the Perfect Outdoor Dining Setup

Expert tablescape tips to review before your next outdoor gathering.

June 27, 2025

June 20, 2025

White Outdoor Kitchen by Patricia Benner

Decorating & Design

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

Even Mother Nature would give it a *chef’s kiss*.

June 23, 2025

June 25, 2025

Outdoor Living Room Christina Kelley Interiors

Decorating & Design

4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Outdoor Furniture

How to keep an eye on your al fresco pieces.

June 9, 2025

June 13, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s Where You Should Travel Right Now Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Plan an adventure according to the stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

Alpacas at Carmel Valley Ranch

Outdoor Adventure

Are Animal-Focused Activities the Next Big Travel Trend?

Farm life meets five stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

Pouring Wine

How Long Should You Age Your Wine For? Here’s What the Pros Say

What to know before you store—and pour.

July 17, 2025

July 11, 2025

Cactus and Native Grass

How to Save Your Dying Container Plants This Summer

Six Ways to revive, refresh, and replant your patio pots with climate-smart, high-style solutions.

July 17, 2025

July 16, 2025

Extend Your Living Space

Outdoor Dining in Emma Flanders LA Garden

This L.A. Garden Has a Treehouse, a Tiny Farm, and Big Backyard Style

Proof that family-friendly design can be fun, functional, and still fabulous.

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Maricopa Indoor Outdoor Living Entertaining

Decorating & Design

Every Room Gets Its Own Garden in This Classic California Indoor-Outdoor House

This house could have been built in 1954 or 2024. It channels the functional liveable minimalism of the Case Study program and is a case study in creativity and friendship.

January 29, 2025

June 6, 2025

Trueform Desert Garden

This Multipurpose Garden Paradise Packs in a Pool, Fire Pit, Shower, Outdoor Dining Area, and More

How a narrow desert plot was transformed into a versatile outdoor space.

November 14, 2024

July 5, 2025

Winery Seating Terrace

These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

Learn how the design teams behind Healdsburg’s Flowers Vineyards & Winery created lush outdoor rooms worth lingering in.

July 3, 2024

July 2, 2024

Beyond the Lawn

Palm Springs Pool by Studio Proba

Decorating & Design

This Is the Biggest Swimming Pool Trend of the Moment (Hint: It’s for Design Risk-Takers)

Dive into this unexpected design trend.

May 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

Gravel Floors in Melrose Backyard

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat

It’s time to ditch the hardscaping. The design team at Peruse turns a concrete-heavy plot into a chic retreat.

February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

Lu - La Studios Slide

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

This design duo turned a basic backyard into an interactive paradise for play.

October 3, 2023

October 5, 2023

Wide View of Outdoor Movie Area

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

A well-thought-out design means you’ll be enjoying movies outside, not dealing with crucial mistakes.

December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

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These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

Colorful Accessories to Transform Your Patio into an Outdoor Oasis

Colorful Accessories to Transform Your Patio into an Outdoor Oasis

These Are the Outdoor Essentials Designers Are Actually Buying

These Are the Outdoor Essentials Designers Are Actually Buying

Easy, Colorful Ways to Elevate Your Space for Summer Entertaining

Easy, Colorful Ways to Elevate Your Space for Summer Entertaining

8 Unexpected Ways to Decorate Your Balcony

8 Unexpected Ways to Decorate Your Balcony

5 Mistakes Designers Want You to Stop Making with Your Outdoor Furniture

5 Mistakes Designers Want You to Stop Making with Your Outdoor Furniture

This Is the Biggest Swimming Pool Trend of the Moment (Hint: It's for Design Risk-Takers)

This Is the Biggest Swimming Pool Trend of the Moment (Hint: It’s for Design Risk-Takers)

The One Area That Could Increase the Value of Your Home

The One Area That Could Increase the Value of Your Home

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat

6 Things You Need to Know About Outdoor Lighting, According to a Garden Designer

6 Things You Need to Know About Outdoor Lighting, According to a Garden Designer

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

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

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That's Actually Stylish

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

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

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

These Stylish Stools Are the Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Garden

These Stylish Stools Are the Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Garden

The New Garden Lighting Trend You’re Going to See Everywhere This Summer (Bonus: It’s Budget-Friendly, Too)

The New Garden Lighting Trend You’re Going to See Everywhere This Summer (Bonus: It’s Budget-Friendly, Too)

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