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Living Room

Decorating & Design

How to Design a Boldly Innovative Home

Sunset‘s Silicon Valley Idea House disrupts the classic Craftsman.

October 5, 2018

April 24, 2021

Exterior

Tour the 2018 Idea House in Silicon Valley

Tour the stunning decor and indoor-outdoor design elements of our modern craftsman Idea House in Los Gatos, Silicon Valley.

October 26, 2018

January 22, 2022

Kitchen Dining

5 Inspiring Ideas for Lighting in Your Home

See how lighting can dramatically transform a room

October 18, 2018

November 7, 2018

Living Room

5 Secrets to Being a Great Hostess

Show your guests a good time with these simple entertaining tips

October 18, 2018

November 28, 2018

The Latest From Sunset

San Francisco Twin Peaks View

A New Kind of DIY Is Taking Hold in the West

Lovable is making it easier for people without coding backgrounds to turn their expertise into websites, apps, and businesses—a shift that could have big implications for the entrepreneurs, makers, and experts we cover across the West.

August 12, 2026

August 12, 2026

Indoor-Outdoor Living Room

With Enough Seating for a Football Team, This Montecito Ranch House Was Designed for Entertaining

Thanks to a home renovation that created an expansive open-air living and dining room, a Montecito family takes full advantage of their access to the great outdoors.

August 12, 2026

August 11, 2026

Davis Kitchen by Yvonne Harty

Decorating & Design

The Unique Design Detail That Every Kitchen Island Needs

It instantly adds warmth to a space.

August 12, 2026

August 11, 2026

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

The famous bird who captivated millions alongside passed after weeks of intensive care.

August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026

Tips from the Designer

Master Bedroom

Decorating & Design

How to Style a Messy-Chic Bed

This minimal-effort bed styling technique is the latest modern design craze

October 26, 2018

November 26, 2018

Study

Decorating & Design

How to Style Open Shelving

Master the art of the open shelf with these tips from our Idea House designer

October 26, 2018

December 21, 2018

Living Room

Decorating & Design

3 Ways to Style a Coffee Table

Experiment with more creative styling ideas to give your coffee table the attention it deserves

October 26, 2018

October 30, 2019

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These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

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

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