Home & Garden

Home & Garden

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 15, 2025

Decorating & Design

From Maritime Decor to ‘Chateaucore’, These Are Summer’s Biggest Trends

May 15, 2025

May 17, 2025

Garden Basics

How to Replant a Raised Bed That Just Isn’t Working

Go from flopped to flourishing with these 7 simple ideas.

May 15, 2025

May 14, 2025

Kitchen in SF House by Angela Grace Design

Home Tours

Every Room Is a Different Color in This Striking San Francisco House

It all blends together beautifully.

May 14, 2025

May 8, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Home Tours

How a Former Fashion Editor-Turned-Interior Designer Creates Effortlessly Beautiful Spaces

Interior designer Mimi Shin applies a former fashion editor’s eye to the spaces she designs, layering thoughtful, carefully curated accessories to elevate everything she touches.

May 20, 2025

May 19, 2025

Living Room Views in Orcas Island Cottage

Home Tours

An Orcas Island Cottage Makeover Turns Up the Charm

The home was both modernized and preserved.

May 20, 2025

Idea Houses

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

Decorating & Design

‘Bedscaping’ Is a Thing Now—Here’s How to Do It

Small adjustments to personalize your space.

May 19, 2025

May 17, 2025

Up Your Gardening Game

Trueform Waterwise Garden Drought Native Plants

Flowers & Plants

The Plants You Want in Your Garden During a Heatwave

This season add sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants that actually can take the heat.

May 6, 2025

May 9, 2025

Garden Basics

Green Drenching Is the Trend Taking Over Gardens This Spring—Here’s How to Do It

Time to turn your backyard into a lush retreat.

April 25, 2025

Garden Basics

The Number One Garden Task You Can’t Skip This Spring (And How to Do It Right)

Want a lush, thriving garden this year? Don't skip this step.

April 9, 2025

May 14, 2025

Design Ideas for You

Kitchen and Dining in Hygge Hawaii House by Shaolin Low

Home Tours

A Hawaiian Home Gets a Hygge Makeover

It went from outdated and blah to welcoming and cozy.

May 12, 2025

May 7, 2025

Blue Bookshelves by Banner Day Interiors

Decorating & Design

Turning Your Storage Into a Statement Piece Is the Latest Design Trend—Here’s How to Do It

Your organization routine just got a lot more colorful.

May 7, 2025

May 2, 2025

Living Area in Hillsborough House by Amy Kopp

Home Tours

The Story Behind This Unique and Stunning House Renovation Proves That You Can Go Home Again

A family returned to their longtime home.

May 5, 2025

May 13, 2025

Home Tours

Robert Downey Jr.’s Malibu House Is a Marvel of Disaster-Ready Design

Architect Nicolò Bini designed Robert Downey Jr.’s Malibu house to be a marvel of human-centered design. Here, he proposes a sustainable, disaster-ready model for the California home.

May 2, 2025

May 9, 2025

Home Tours

Inside a Floating Home Created by the Same People Who Designed the ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Houseboat

It blends the indoors and outdoors seamlessly.

April 30, 2025

Malcolm Davis Architecture SF Modern Reno Kitchen

DIY Projects

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

For All the Green Thumbs

Flowers & Plants

Secret Garden Gems of the West to Visit This Spring

Discover secluded oases, unique landscapes, and vibrant blooms in unlikely locations.

May 1, 2025

May 5, 2025

Flowers & Plants

Where to See Some of Spring’s Most Spectacular Blooms in the West

Visit these hidden gems during your travels this season.

March 26, 2025

May 17, 2025

Outdoor Adventure

This Is What You Need to Take with You When Checking out Spring’s Super Blooms

Don’t let allergies get in your way—everything you need to hike through spring's super blooms.

April 25, 2025

April 29, 2025

Garden Basics

5 Expert-Approved Tricks to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

Use this practical guide to stop weeds before they take over with organic and low-maintenance methods.

March 6, 2025

March 4, 2025

Landscaping

Permaculture Is the Wellness-Garden Trend You Need to Know About

A new form of wellness involving community, creativity, and a commitment to growth in both people and plants has sprouted in Malibu, California.

February 20, 2025

Flowers & Plants

This Underrated California Seaside Town Is a Must-Visit for Plant Lovers

This charming town located on California’s Central Coast is filled with plant promises.

February 19, 2025

February 18, 2025

Outdoor Living

Living Room in Pool House by Design Alchemy

Home Tours

This Pool House Was Designed to Feel Like a Fancy Locker Room

It's pattern-filled with collegiate vibes.

May 7, 2025

Outdoor Living

This Is the Easiest Patio Upgrade You’ll Make This Spring

Upgrade your space with Southwestern-inspired style.

March 21, 2025

March 26, 2025

Maricopa Indoor Outdoor Living Entertaining

Home Tours

Every Room Gets Its Own Garden in This Classic California Indoor-Outdoor House

This house could have been built in 1954 or 2024. It channels the functional liveable minimalism of the Case Study program and is a case study in creativity and friendship.

January 29, 2025