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Pops of Color: Neon, Pastels, and Jewel Tones Are Taking Over Holiday Decor

“Unexpected color palettes” and “playful decor” are on trend this holiday season, according to an Etsy report.

October 27, 2021

Home & Garden

Step Inside Some of the Most Stunning Homes in California Wine Country

A new book by Heather Sandy Hebert and Chase Reynolds Ewald features nearly 20 homes that embody innovative architecture and design.

October 25, 2021

A DIY Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself

DIY Projects

DIY a Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself

This fall wreath tutorial is easier than it looks, and the results are so good you may want to keep yours up all winter.

October 22, 2021

October 25, 2021

Decorating & Design

Queen Anne Victorian Houses Are the Classic Haunted House Prototype. Ever Wonder Why?

Imposing, stately, often beautifully restored, what did vintage Queen Anne Victorian homes do to deserve that scary-house-on-the-block reputation?

October 16, 2021

At-Home Artistry

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Home Tours

An Unloved Building on an Apple Farm Gets Its Second Wind As a Cool, Creative Weekend Retreat

How do you buy a vacation retreat on a budget, without taking affordable housing away from locals? Find a structure that nobody wants—like this unused farm building in Central Washington with a great view—and turn it into your dream house.

October 6, 2021

Home Tours

A Family of Six Settles Into a Traditional Craftsman with Country-in-the-City Style

Channeling her intuitive skills for creating inviting and grounded interiors, Lauren Soloff built a layered and well-loved home for her own blended family.

October 5, 2021

Decorating & Design

Have an Under-Used Closet? Awkward Alcove? Empty Built-in Shelving? Turn It into a Pocket Bar

Building another desk in your house won't improve your work-life balance. But creating a small bar nook might.

September 7, 2021

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Home Tours

A Budget-Friendly Cottage in Seattle Proves That Architecture Is for Everyone

Best Practice Architecture designed a home with an attached ADU for a client who wanted an age-in-place option on a shoestring budget. The finished product is warm, inviting, and a great example of how good design doesn't have to cost a fortune.

August 18, 2021

August 19, 2021

Home Tours

An Idaho Guest Cabin Is the Cutest Prefab We Ever Did See

Architect Douglas Burdge escapes from L.A. and welcomes friends to his Sun Valley ranch whenever he can. The tiny guest cabins where they stay, which are manufactured homes made to look like rustic cabins, are as inviting as it gets.

August 31, 2021

Home Tours

A Vintage Expert Found a Way to Decorate Every Inch of Her Small Lakeside Retreat

Jeni and Joel Maus, the thrifting aficionados behind Found Rental Co., perfected their Lake Arrowhead hideaway with one-of-a-kind finds.

August 5, 2021

September 13, 2021

Decorating & Design

The Stunning Paint Color That Was Impossible to Find—Until Now

Sunset went on the hunt for a gorgeous but discontinued hue.

August 19, 2021

Landscaping

This Landscape Designer Creates Enduring Gardens Full of Childlike Wonder

Landscape designer Molly Sedlacek draws on Oregon and California influences to create gardens that evoke childlike wonder and a sense of discovery.

September 29, 2021

Interiors of Our Dreams

Decorating & Design

Prepare for Crisp Days and Long Nights By Layering Snuggly Sheepskins, Real Or Faux, Just About Anywhere

Wool pelts, the interior design version of Bob Ross' painted "fluffy little clouds," can soften the hard angle of dining chairs, or warm your toes on chilly mornings.

October 27, 2021

Decorating & Design

We’re Mad for Plaid, the Classic Pattern Your House Needs Now

In Tartan, Tattersall, Madras, Wallace, or Glen, plaid has broken free of its musty, preppy past and emerged as a fresh take for upholstery and textiles.

October 13, 2021

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Decorating & Design

Busy, Beautiful Grandmillennial Wallpaper Is Having a Moment…Again

Upgrade boring white walls with fresh and fun color by pasting and papering them in graphic prints.

August 3, 2021

October 16, 2021

Decorating & Design

How Many Sofa Pillows Are Too Many Sofa Pillows?

We're here to ask–and answer—the tough questions about styling your sofa with pillows.

September 14, 2021

September 15, 2021

Get Creative

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Decorating & Design

DIY This Gorgeous, Edible Centerpiece With a Bag Full of Groceries from Trader Joe’s

Check out this simple step-by-step tutorial, made with $100 worth of goodies from TJ's (shopping list included), by L.A.'s favorite party snack maker, Kori Jones.

October 26, 2021

October 23, 2021

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Decorating & Design

Rethinking Plaster: How to Incorporate the Textured Material at Home

From side tables to mirrors, try these textured pieces to add depth at home.

September 17, 2021

Decorating & Design

A Wooden Tub Made for Bath Lovers, Plus More Ideas from a Tiny, Walnut-Clad West L.A. Gem

To prevent a buyer from swooping in and tearing down a mid-century jewel box house, a homeowner, architect, and interior designer team up to restore it to its original wood-clad glory.

August 12, 2021

August 17, 2021

Decorating & Design

A Tiny Wood Stove Is the Cozy-Season Accessory Your Small Space Needs

Freshen Up Your Holiday Table with a DIY Spread That’s Stylish and Sustainable

Two Architects Erase Everything Basic About Their Family’s Ranch House

Erin Martin Is Re-Envisioning Napa—One Moody, Eclectic Interior at a Time

The Latest From Sunset

Pops of Color: Neon, Pastels, and Jewel Tones Are Taking Over Holiday Decor

Step Inside Some of the Most Stunning Homes in California Wine Country

DIY a Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself

Queen Anne Victorian Houses Are the Classic Haunted House Prototype. Ever Wonder Why?

At-Home Artistry

An Unloved Building on an Apple Farm Gets Its Second Wind As a Cool, Creative Weekend Retreat

A Family of Six Settles Into a Traditional Craftsman with Country-in-the-City Style

Have an Under-Used Closet? Awkward Alcove? Empty Built-in Shelving? Turn It into a Pocket Bar

A Budget-Friendly Cottage in Seattle Proves That Architecture Is for Everyone

An Idaho Guest Cabin Is the Cutest Prefab We Ever Did See

A Vintage Expert Found a Way to Decorate Every Inch of Her Small Lakeside Retreat

The Stunning Paint Color That Was Impossible to Find—Until Now

This Landscape Designer Creates Enduring Gardens Full of Childlike Wonder

Interiors of Our Dreams

Prepare for Crisp Days and Long Nights By Layering Snuggly Sheepskins, Real Or Faux, Just About Anywhere

We’re Mad for Plaid, the Classic Pattern Your House Needs Now

Busy, Beautiful Grandmillennial Wallpaper Is Having a Moment…Again

How Many Sofa Pillows Are Too Many Sofa Pillows?

Get Creative

DIY This Gorgeous, Edible Centerpiece With a Bag Full of Groceries from Trader Joe’s

Rethinking Plaster: How to Incorporate the Textured Material at Home

A Wooden Tub Made for Bath Lovers, Plus More Ideas from a Tiny, Walnut-Clad West L.A. Gem

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