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Decorating & Design

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

Paint your rooms in these strategic colors to up your house's value.

July 5, 2023

July 14, 2023

Camille Styles

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

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

May 15, 2023

Bi-Fold Doors Are Our Favorite Indoor-Outdoor Living Solution

Learn how the right kind of door can completely change the relationship between a home's interior and exterior.

February 11, 2022

July 22, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

Scribe Chicory Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette

Chicory Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette and Torn Croutons

The bold flavor of chicories can stand up to the punchy, garlicky, funky, briny vinaigrette.

September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Grilled Treviso with Pancetta Vinaigrette

Grilled Treviso with Pancetta Vinaigrette

Radicchio is an incredibly versatile ingredient in the kitchen. The outer leaves crisp up on the grill, and the inner leaves get perfectly tender.

September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Chicories with Dates and Parmesan Walnut Vinaigrette

Chicories with Dates, Parmesan, and Walnut Vinaigrette

This salad is all about texture. The crispy chicories, jammy dates, and crunchy walnuts are very satisfying.

September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Escarole Galette with Black Olives and Pine Nuts

Escarole Galette with Black Olives and Pine Nuts

Flaky, salty, and decadent.

September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023

Ideas From Sunset Idea Houses

Outdoor Dining Table

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

6 Tricks That Will Maximize a Small Space, Guaranteed

Optimize square footage without sacrificing style.

December 6, 2022

April 15, 2023

Camille Styles Living Room

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

How to create a meaningful space.

February 3, 2023

February 21, 2023

Malibu home living room

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

Tuya Fire Bowls on a Patio

Fire Bowls Add Spark to Your Backyard Setup

The ultimate guide to picking the perfect fire bowl for any space or style.

March 3, 2022

March 3, 2022

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Designing a Kitchen with Wellness in Mind

Homeowners get help from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery to create kitchen suites that support healthy lifestyles with technology, aesthetics, and function.

January 21, 2022

June 28, 2022

Renovation Inspiration

Caesarstone Circa Porcelain

Decorating & Design

Countertops Can Set the Tone for Your Whole Kitchen—Here’s How to Choose the Right One

See why a top designer is choosing Caesarstone countertops for a very important project: the renovation of her own home.

May 3, 2023

May 4, 2023

Unlacquered Brass Sink

Decorating & Design

How an Often-Overlooked Detail Can Set the Tone for Your Home

Stylist Camille Styles sees it again and again: We’re treating this major design element like an afterthought. Here’s how to pick your plumbing fixtures mindfully.

April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023

Soleil by Starck Tub

Decorating & Design

Make Every Day a Spa Day with Well Chosen Bathroom Fixtures

Designer Camille Styles uses Duravit products to elevate the bathroom experience.

May 1, 2023

April 27, 2023

House with Solar Panels and Square D Energy Center Smart Panel

Power Play: How One Smart Electrical Box Can Brighten up Your Home

A panel like the Square D Energy Center from Schneider Electric is the secret to a "future-proof" home that's in step with our changing electrical needs.

January 21, 2022

January 24, 2022

Plant Prefab Home in Santa Monica

Decorating & Design

The Future of Homebuilding Is Here—and It’s Prefab

The future of homebuilding has arrived, and it’s raising the bar on speed, quality, and reliability.

October 5, 2021

October 5, 2021

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Are Your Old Windows Making Your House Hotter? It Might Be Time for an Upgrade.

Windows let in light, blur the barrier between outdoors and in, and can help us regulate indoor temperatures—when they work. Here's how to whip your old ones into shape, and know when you need an upgrade.

August 10, 2021

July 20, 2022

Decorating & Design

From Pipes and Pennies to Your Kitchen and Bath: Copper Is Coming in Hot

As homeowners look for beautiful and safe ways to update their fixtures, copper is more popular than ever.

April 28, 2021

May 12, 2021

fireclay pink remodel

Decorating & Design

Everything You Need for a Bathroom Remodel Is Made Right Here in the West

You can avoid supply chain woes by sourcing your bathroom renovation supplies—from tile to faucets and hand-cast hardware—from these local makers. And reduce your carbon foot print while you're at it.

July 13, 2021

February 4, 2022

Master Bath

A Down-to-the-Studs, Beginner’s Guide to Renovating Your Dream House

The daunting process of gutting and rebuilding your home just got a little less terrifying.

February 5, 2021

January 22, 2022

More Stories in Idea Houses

We Turned This Pool Deck into an Outdoor Living Room in 6 Easy Steps

We Turned This Pool Deck into an Outdoor Living Room in 6 Easy Steps

A Wildfire Destroyed Their Malibu Home. What They Rebuilt Is Inspiring—and Our 2022 Idea House

A Wildfire Destroyed Their Malibu Home. What They Rebuilt Is Inspiring—and Our 2022 Idea House

This Overlooked Design Decision Pushed Me to My Dream House

This Overlooked Design Decision Pushed Me to My Dream House

Sunset Partners with Camille Styles to Create the 2023 Idea House

Sunset Partners with Camille Styles to Create the 2023 Idea House

Bi-Fold Doors Are Our Favorite Indoor-Outdoor Living Solution

Bi-Fold Doors Are Our Favorite Indoor-Outdoor Living Solution

Power Play: How One Smart Electrical Box Can Brighten up Your Home

Power Play: How One Smart Electrical Box Can Brighten up Your Home

Designing a Kitchen with Wellness in Mind

Designing a Kitchen with Wellness in Mind

Built-in Bunk Rooms Make Space for More Family, More Friends, and More Fun

Built-in Bunk Rooms Make Space for More Family, More Friends, and More Fun

An Ideal Sonoma Country House Embraces

An Ideal Sonoma Country House Embraces “Sky Theater” Views and Shaker Simplicity

Two Architects Erase Everything Basic About Their Family's Ranch House

Two Architects Erase Everything Basic About Their Family’s Ranch House

Queen Anne Victorian Houses Are the Classic Haunted House Prototype. Ever Wonder Why?

Queen Anne Victorian Houses Are the Classic Haunted House Prototype. Ever Wonder Why?

Are Your Old Windows Making Your House Hotter? It Might Be Time for an Upgrade.

Are Your Old Windows Making Your House Hotter? It Might Be Time for an Upgrade.

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

Idea House Workbook: Beach-Proof Outdoor Furniture Takes the Spotlight at This Malibu Retreat

A No-Fuss, Modern Family House In Laguna Beach Is as Chic as It Is Indestructible

A No-Fuss, Modern Family House In Laguna Beach Is as Chic as It Is Indestructible

Japan Used Sustainable Timber to Build for the Olympics. Here's How to Incorporate it into Your Own Home

Japan Used Sustainable Timber to Build for the Olympics. Here’s How to Incorporate it into Your Own Home

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