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Palm Springs Idea House

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

The striking glass and steel home offers sweeping views of the valley and is the epitome of luxurious desert living. And you can tour it from May 17 to June 14.

May 19, 2025

May 23, 2025

Hilde and Reza Leiaghat's Exterior Deck

Decorating & Design

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

It’s set to be the summer of improvements.

May 29, 2025

June 6, 2025

Malcolm Davis Architecture SF Modern Reno Kitchen

Decorating & Design

7 Small Hacks That Will Save You Money on Your Next Remodel

Whether you’re looking to increase your home’s resale value or elevate your forever home.

April 29, 2025

May 5, 2025

Berkeley Craftsman Remodel: Kitchen

Decorating & Design

The 3 Important Design Elements That Will Increase Your Home’s Value

Psst… it could be time to update your countertops.

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Real House Tucson HK Associates

Decorating & Design

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These are the best architects, designers, and makers defining the ultimate in Western living.

May 14, 2025

May 22, 2025

Nook Shelf

Decorating & Design

5 Small, Budget-Friendly Paint Projects That Can Completely Transform Your Home

These make a big impact without breaking the bank.

October 10, 2024

March 30, 2025

Renovating Floors

7 Things You Can Actually Cut Corners on During a Home Renovation, According to Experts

Here’s where you can save money.

August 29, 2024

May 9, 2025

Firepit

Decorating & Design

These Affordable, No-Demo Renovation Projects Will Increase the Value of Your Home

They’ll really make your home shine.

August 1, 2024

May 9, 2025

Ideas From Sunset Idea Houses

Camille Styles Fire Pit

Decorating & Design

I’m Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here’s How I’m Not Letting It Get Me Down

It’s turned into a blessing in disguise.

March 22, 2024

April 4, 2024

Camille Styles

Decorating & Design

Sunset Partners with Camille Styles to Create the 2023 Idea House

Join us and the founder of a prominent lifestyle website on the journey to renovate a 1950s Malibu home.

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

Outdoor Dining Table

Decorating & Design

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

Kitchen Open Shelving

Decorating & Design

6 Tricks That Will Maximize a Small Space, Guaranteed

Optimize square footage without sacrificing style.

December 6, 2022

October 27, 2024

Camille Styles Living Room

Decorating & Design

Avoid Cookie-Cutter, Sterile Design—These Are the Steps to Creating a Home with Soul

How to create a meaningful space.

February 3, 2023

January 5, 2024

Malibu home living room

Decorating & Design

This Overlooked Design Decision Pushed Me to My Dream House

Don’t forget this underrated step in the renovation process.

June 10, 2022

July 10, 2022

Renovation Inspiration

Painting Renovation

Decorating & Design

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

Pro interior designers weigh in on updating your space.

January 18, 2024

April 13, 2024

Kitchen Blue Cabinets Subway Tile

Decorating & Design

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

It saw a decline during the pandemic.

February 1, 2024

February 2, 2024

Berkeley Cottage

You’ll Never Guess Which Home Improvement Project Will Increase Your Home’s Value the Most

It really pays off.

May 10, 2023

April 13, 2024

San Francisco bathroom with bathtub and large window

Decorating & Design

This Is the Latest ‘It’ Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It’s Not White)

File this for your next bathroom reno.

September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

More Stories in Idea Houses

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Summer

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

Sunset’s New Idea House in Palm Springs Is an Indoor-Outdoor Masterpiece and Open for Tours Now

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

5 Small, Budget-Friendly Paint Projects That Can Completely Transform Your Home

5 Small, Budget-Friendly Paint Projects That Can Completely Transform Your Home

7 Things You Can Actually Cut Corners on During a Home Renovation, According to Experts

7 Things You Can Actually Cut Corners on During a Home Renovation, According to Experts

These Affordable, No-Demo Renovation Projects Will Increase the Value of Your Home

These Affordable, No-Demo Renovation Projects Will Increase the Value of Your Home

These Are the Design Choices People Want to Undo in Their Homes

These Are the Design Choices People Want to Undo in Their Homes

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

I'm Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here's How I'm Not Letting It Get Me Down

I’m Dealing with Major Construction Delays—Here’s How I’m Not Letting It Get Me Down

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

This Once-Popular Kitchen Trend Is Making a Big Comeback

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

9 Things You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Home, According to Experts

It's Going to Be a Lot Harder to Buy a House in 2024—Here's How to Stand out from the Competition

It’s Going to Be a Lot Harder to Buy a House in 2024—Here’s How to Stand out from the Competition

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Wants to Get Done in the Fall

These Are the Home Projects Everyone Wants to Get Done in the Fall

This Is the Latest 'It' Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It's Not White)

This Is the Latest ‘It’ Color for Bathrooms (Hint: It’s Not White)

This Surprising Paint Color Tricks Buyers into Paying More for a Home

This Surprising Paint Color Tricks Buyers into Paying More for a Home

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