The Idea Hub: Innovative Home Design – Sunset Magazine

Backyard Bathhouse

People Are Designing ‘Backyard Bathhouses’ with Cold Plunges, Saunas, and More—Here’s How to Create Your Own Personal Oasis

Experts share the secrets to creating an outdoor wellness retreat that works year-round.

January 9, 2026

January 8, 2026

House Construction Renovation

Decorating & Design

Here’s How Much Time (and Money) You’ll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

Prepare yourself for the unexpected twists, turns, and change orders.

July 21, 2025

July 22, 2025

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

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

August 14, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

2025 Idea House Palm Springs Living Room

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

A sleek and stylish home high above Palm Springs is the last masterpiece from famed desert modernist architect Donald Wexler. With sweeping views and effortless indoor-outdoor flow, it’s proof of the enduring principles of modernist design.

July 23, 2025

August 18, 2025

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

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

September 8, 2025

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

August 14, 2025

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

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

Tour Sunset’s 2025 Idea House: The Last, Lost Masterpiece from a Famed Palm Springs Modernist Architect

Here's How Much Time (and Money) You'll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

Here’s How Much Time (and Money) You’ll Actually Spend on Your Next Renovation

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

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