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Built-in Bunk Rooms Make Space for More Family, More Friends, and More Fun

It's easier to host a crowd of cousins, a gaggle of grandkids, or festivities for friends, if you have a well-designed bunk room where everyone can pile in together.

November 12, 2021

December 1, 2021

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Home Tours

An Ideal Sonoma Country House Embraces “Sky Theater” Views and Shaker Simplicity

A simple family house, a barn studio, and a pool designed by architect Gustave Carlson on a 4-acre parcel in Sonoma County make the perfect retreat.

November 5, 2021

November 8, 2021

Home Tours

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

Two principals at the modern architecture firm EYRC took their typical three-bedroom mid-century ranch house and turned it into a simple, Zen haven.

October 21, 2021

November 26, 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

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Idea House Workbook: How to Style a Cool Patio in the Desert. (A Pool Helps)

In the first installment of this new column, we visit the Sunset Desert Oasis Idea House to share high-impact design solutions that transform the pool area into a multi-function al fresco retreat.

June 22, 2021

Decorating & Design

Watch the Perfect Beach House Come Together

David and Stephanie wanted help designing and furnishing their Malibu beach house. So they enlisted the help of Taylor, from Serena & Lily.

September 29, 2021

October 4, 2021

Klopf Architecture in Sacramento designed this single-story modern house with intense summer heat in mind, building a patio under the shade of a mature oak with a large overhang.

Home & Garden

This Sacramento Stunner Is Built to Beat Intense Heat. Learn How They Did It on The Bay Area Modern Architecture Tour.

This gem is designed to maximize shade and natural circulation on toasty days.

June 25, 2021

August 11, 2021

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Home & Garden

Why White Oak Is the Wood Floor Trend That Won’t Quit

Light, bright, and calm is the hardwood floor trend with staying power.

June 11, 2021

December 20, 2021

Decorating & Design

Black, Gold and Chic All Over: Your Latest Kitchen and Bath Hardware Trend to Watch

If chrome seems too predictable, and raw brass too expensive, consider matte black hardware with gold accents—an of-the-moment combo plate for contemporary kitchens and baths.

May 28, 2021

December 3, 2021

Idea Houses

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Coastal properties call for durable, all-weather wicker and rattan pieces that are built to take a beating, beautifully.

August 9, 2021

August 6, 2021

Renovation Inspiration

Idea Houses

A Down-to-the-Studs, Beginner’s Guide to Renovating Your Dream House

The daunting process of gutting and rebuilding your home just got a little less terrifying.

February 5, 2021

October 22, 2021

Home & Garden

Are Your Old Windows Making Your House Hotter? It Might Be Time for an Upgrade.

Windows let in light, blur the barrier between outdoors and in, and can help us regulate indoor temperatures—when they work. Here's how to whip your old ones into shape, and know when you need an upgrade.

August 10, 2021

August 5, 2021

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Home & Garden

The Home-Reno Supply Chain Is a Mess. But This New Kitchen Company Will Deliver Your Cabinets in 2-3 Weeks.

With production and shipping issues grinding home-renovations to a near halt, semi-custom kitchen cabinets from BOXI—made in a week and shipped ready to install—are a stylish solution for a fast-and-foolproof kitchen remodel.

May 28, 2021

May 29, 2021

Decorating & Design

From Pipes and Pennies to Your Kitchen and Bath: Copper Is Coming in Hot

As homeowners look for beautiful and safe ways to update their fixtures, copper is more popular than ever.

April 28, 2021

May 12, 2021

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The Feel-Good Kitchen That Never Goes Out of Style

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Check Out the 2021 Sunset Idea Hub Houses

The Latest From Sunset

Built-in Bunk Rooms Make Space for More Family, More Friends, and More Fun

An Ideal Sonoma Country House Embraces “Sky Theater” Views and Shaker Simplicity

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

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

Ideas From Sunset Idea Houses

Idea House Workbook: How to Style a Cool Patio in the Desert. (A Pool Helps)

Watch the Perfect Beach House Come Together

This Sacramento Stunner Is Built to Beat Intense Heat. Learn How They Did It on The Bay Area Modern Architecture Tour.

Why White Oak Is the Wood Floor Trend That Won’t Quit

Black, Gold and Chic All Over: Your Latest Kitchen and Bath Hardware Trend to Watch

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Renovation Inspiration

A Down-to-the-Studs, Beginner’s Guide to Renovating Your Dream House

Are Your Old Windows Making Your House Hotter? It Might Be Time for an Upgrade.

The Home-Reno Supply Chain Is a Mess. But This New Kitchen Company Will Deliver Your Cabinets in 2-3 Weeks.

From Pipes and Pennies to Your Kitchen and Bath: Copper Is Coming in Hot

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