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Decorating & Design

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

The best architects, designers, decorators, and makers shaping at-home luxury out West.

March 18, 2026

March 23, 2026

Living Room Long Beach Cottage by Krimson Haus

Decorating & Design

A Cottage-Style Home Felt Unfinished—Here’s What Two Designers Did to Make It Feel Complete

The result is a fresh, fashion-forward, soulful space.

December 10, 2025

December 10, 2025

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

Decorating & Design

Feeling Light Wood Fatigue? Here Are Designers’ Favorite Ways to Use Dark Wood

The experts say it’s so back.

January 30, 2026

February 11, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

HomeExchange San Francisco

The Dos and Don’ts of House Swapping, According to an Expert

A seasoned expert from HomeExchange Collection shares tips on travel’s biggest trend.

April 28, 2026

April 24, 2026

Hotel Room Service

Is a Tip-Free Hotel the Biggest Travel Flex?

Why gratuity may be going out of style.

April 28, 2026

April 22, 2026

Hotel Room Malibu Beach Inn

The Most Luxe Hotel Amenity Right Now? A Good Night’s Sleep

Sweet dreams are made of these.

April 27, 2026

April 22, 2026

Green Kitchen by JHL Design

Decorating & Design

4 Mistakes Interior Designers See Everywhere—and How to Solve Them

Fix those faux pas once and for all.

April 27, 2026

April 22, 2026

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

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