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This House Survived a Wildfire Because of Its Smart Design. Here’s How.

A modern house in Sonoma Country narrowly escaped destruction by a record-breaking blaze, thanks to its eco-smart design and plenty of luck.

September 11, 2023

September 8, 2023

Native Flowers

This Is What I Wish I’d Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

Patience, muddy paws, and a lot more prep work than anticipated—here’s how to plan your project right.

September 12, 2023

September 13, 2023

Joanne Koch Sea Ranch Cabin

A Historic Sea Ranch Cabin Gets a Modern-Day Makeover That Prioritizes Its Stunning Surroundings

Updates were made while maintaining its original vision.

August 30, 2023

August 31, 2023

Decorating & Design

This Is Exactly How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

These tips will help you tie your room together.

September 7, 2023

September 6, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

Living Room View in Santa Barbara House by Madison Nicole Design

After Saving for 10 Years, These Homeowners Finally Got Their Dream Remodel

It was definitely worth the wait.

September 13, 2023

September 11, 2023

KUSTFYR Collection

Decorating & Design

IKEA’s First-Ever Halloween Collection Is the Perfect Spooky-Scandi Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed

And it’s all $25 and under.

September 12, 2023

September 11, 2023

Goodland Hose Unfurled

This Is the Last Hose You’ll Ever Buy

Good looking and hard working—this just might be the last hose you ever buy.

September 6, 2023

September 6, 2023

Anthropologie Washed Linen Duvet

Gifts & Shopping

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Labor Day Sales

You don’t want to miss out on these major markdowns.

September 1, 2023

September 1, 2023

Up Your Gardening Game

Dark Raised Bed

5 Ways to Customize Your Raised Beds This Summer and Give Your Garden a Glow-Up

It’s time to think outside of the garden box!

July 18, 2023

September 7, 2023

3 DIY Small-Space Garden Ideas That Will Make a Big Statement

Just because you have a small garden, don’t despair. Tiny can be mighty, too!

July 7, 2023

July 14, 2023

The Color of Roses Pink Roses Crop Photo

Flowers & Plants

Did You Know You Can Match Flowers to Your House? Here’s How

Are your blooms complementing your exterior?

July 4, 2023

July 14, 2023

Terraced Garden

This Is Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Landscape Designer

You decide you want to hire a garden designer and then the stress hits: How does one do such a thing? What about budget? And what happens when something goes wrong? Relax! We got this!

June 28, 2023

June 30, 2023

Red Flowers in Landscaping

Have a Low-Water Garden? Here’s a Year-Round Checklist to Care for It

Landscape architect June Scott shares her indispensable guide.

May 25, 2023

May 30, 2023

Succulents

It’s Summer—11 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Now

Keep your garden thriving all season long.

May 9, 2023

June 16, 2023

Design Ideas for You

dining room in San Francisco home

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

Seattle Kitchen Makeover

Before & After: A Tiny Galley Kitchen Gets Overhauled for a Family of 5

It went from galley style to an L-shaped space.

July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023

Montecito Cottage Front Yard Gravel Path Swing

This Cozy Boho Montecito Beach Retreat Is Full of Charming Surprises

A musical family's cozy Santa Barbara compound is a modern-boho beach retreat, filled with an unexpected mix of Swedish and American antiques, irreverent color, and plenty of relaxed charm.

July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023

Great Room in Stephanie Hunt Park City Home

This Totally Unique Park City House Has 2 Rock Climbing Walls, 2 Bars, a Bocce Ball Court, and a Skate Ramp

Needless to say, it’s a lot of fun.

July 20, 2023

July 22, 2023

San Rafael Kitchen Makeover by Corine Maggio

Before & After: A Kitchen with an Awkward Layout Gets More Storage, Including the Most Luxurious Pantry We’ve Ever Seen

Plus, it has the prettiest design details.

July 12, 2023

July 14, 2023

Patio Table in Pop Pad Palm Springs House

This Playful Palm Springs House Is Your Sign to Start Decorating with Loads of Color

There is nothing muted about the Pop Pad.

July 18, 2023

July 17, 2023

For All the Green Thumbs

Plants in Containers

Flowers & Plants

Here’s Exactly How to Prevent Your Plants from Dying When You’re on Vacation

We asked six of our favorite plant shops from all over the West how to take care of botanical buddies while on the road.

July 25, 2023

July 27, 2023

Seattle Flower Mart

Flowers & Plants

There’s Slow Food, Slow Travel, and Slow Fashion—But Have You Heard of Slow Flowers? Here’s What to Know About the Trend

Are you ready? Because it’s high time for the slow flowers revolution. Vive la resistance!

July 11, 2023

July 14, 2023

The Color of Roses Pink Roses Crop Photo

Flowers & Plants

Did You Know You Can Match Flowers to Your House? Here’s How

Are your blooms complementing your exterior?

July 4, 2023

July 14, 2023

Front Yard Native Garden

20 Native Plants, 7 Timber Steps, 1 Oak Tree: The Anatomy of a Low-Water Habitat Garden

A lawn gets replaced with something beautiful, sustainable, and beneficial.

June 27, 2023

June 23, 2023

Working on a Farm Picking Paprika

Edible Gardening

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Spices in Your Garden and Save Money—Here’s How

These plants are guaranteed to make your cooking more exciting.

April 25, 2023

April 28, 2023

A Terremoto Garden Project

These Designers Make the Most Beautiful, Radical Gardens We’ve Seen

With a portfolio of high-profile, slightly wild, forward-thinking gardens, Terremoto is the landscape design firm we need more than ever.

May 30, 2023

May 26, 2023

Outdoor Living

Burchard Design Co. Backyard

The 5 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Outdoor Space

Interior designers spot these common outdoor decorating mistakes over and over again. And you may not even realize you’re making them.

July 20, 2023

July 22, 2023

Courtyard seating area in Arizona

This Arizona Courtyard Will Make You Want to Spend All Day Outside

To get the most out of a patio, a Phoenix real estate agent turned to designer Charlie Ray for a garden that’s cool and composed.

May 31, 2022

August 5, 2022

Long Bocce Ball Court in Yard

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

Could this backyard game be the new pickleball? It’s time to get in on the fun.

May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

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

Wide View of Outdoor Movie Area

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

A well-thought-out design means you’ll be enjoying movies outside, not dealing with crucial mistakes.

December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Terra Outdoor Dining Table Belvedere Benches

A Driveway Is Transformed into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

The compact and neglected space becomes a spot for gardening, grilling, dining, and more.

January 4, 2023

April 15, 2023

More Stories in Home & Garden

After Saving for 10 Years, These Homeowners Finally Got Their Dream Remodel

After Saving for 10 Years, These Homeowners Finally Got Their Dream Remodel

IKEA’s First-Ever Halloween Collection Is the Perfect Spooky-Scandi Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed

IKEA’s First-Ever Halloween Collection Is the Perfect Spooky-Scandi Mashup We Didn’t Know We Needed

This Is What I Wish I'd Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

This Is What I Wish I’d Known Before Tearing out My Lawn

This House Survived a Wildfire Because of Its Smart Design. Here's How.

This House Survived a Wildfire Because of Its Smart Design. Here’s How.

This Mattress Isn’t Just Good for Your Back—It’s Good for the Earth, Too

This Mattress Isn’t Just Good for Your Back—It’s Good for the Earth, Too

This Is Exactly How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

This Is Exactly How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

This Is the Last Hose You'll Ever Buy

This Is the Last Hose You’ll Ever Buy

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Labor Day Sales

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Labor Day Sales

You Can Craft Your Own Tea from Your Backyard—Here's How

You Can Craft Your Own Tea from Your Backyard—Here’s How

A Historic Sea Ranch Cabin Gets a Modern-Day Makeover That Prioritizes Its Stunning Surroundings

A Historic Sea Ranch Cabin Gets a Modern-Day Makeover That Prioritizes Its Stunning Surroundings

Crate & Barrel Wants to Give You Design Services for Free—and Its New Store Is the Future of Furniture Shopping

Crate & Barrel Wants to Give You Design Services for Free—and Its New Store Is the Future of Furniture Shopping

A Historic 1908 Seattle House Doesn’t Shy Away from Color and Pattern

A Historic 1908 Seattle House Doesn’t Shy Away from Color and Pattern

Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Native Plants This Summer

Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Native Plants This Summer

These 2023 Home Trends Are Here to Stay

These 2023 Home Trends Are Here to Stay

This Old Design Trend Is Making a Big Comeback Right Now

This Old Design Trend Is Making a Big Comeback Right Now

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