Outdoor Living Areas and Decorating Tips – Sunset Magazine

Maricopa Outdoor Shower

Decorating & Design

This Is the Coolest Design Feature You Could Have This Summer

You’ll want to lather, rinse, repeat on these smart design ideas.

July 24, 2025

July 29, 2025

Pool Parker Palm Springs

Decorating & Design

This Is the Secret to Designing the Chicest Outdoor Space

The great outdoors never looked so good.

June 13, 2025

June 24, 2025

Garden Outdoor Dining Table

Decorating & Design

5 Staples You Need for the Perfect Outdoor Dining Setup

Expert tablescape tips to review before your next outdoor gathering.

June 27, 2025

June 20, 2025

White Outdoor Kitchen by Patricia Benner

Decorating & Design

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

Even Mother Nature would give it a *chef’s kiss*.

June 23, 2025

June 25, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Campgrounds The River Electric

8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

These nostalgic escapes are ideal for late summer and beyond.

July 31, 2025

August 6, 2025

Real House Tucson HK Associates

Decorating & Design

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 22, 2025

New Darlings Indoor/Outdoor Furniture

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

Upgrade your space with Southwestern-inspired style.

March 21, 2025

March 26, 2025

Viola Gardens

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

February 20, 2025

Extend Your Living Space

Outdoor Dining in Emma Flanders LA Garden

This L.A. Garden Has a Treehouse, a Tiny Farm, and Big Backyard Style

Proof that family-friendly design can be fun, functional, and still fabulous.

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

Maricopa Indoor Outdoor Living Entertaining

Decorating & Design

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

June 6, 2025

Trueform Desert Garden

This Multipurpose Garden Paradise Packs in a Pool, Fire Pit, Shower, Outdoor Dining Area, and More

How a narrow desert plot was transformed into a versatile outdoor space.

November 14, 2024

July 5, 2025

Winery Seating Terrace

These Lush Outdoor Living Rooms Will Transport You to Wine Country

Learn how the design teams behind Healdsburg’s Flowers Vineyards & Winery created lush outdoor rooms worth lingering in.

July 3, 2024

July 2, 2024

Beyond the Lawn

Outdoor Living Room Christina Kelley Interiors

Decorating & Design

4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Outdoor Furniture

How to keep an eye on your al fresco pieces.

June 9, 2025

June 13, 2025

Palm Springs Pool by Studio Proba

Decorating & Design

This Is the Biggest Swimming Pool Trend of the Moment (Hint: It’s for Design Risk-Takers)

Dive into this unexpected design trend.

May 21, 2024

May 24, 2024

Gravel Floors in Melrose Backyard

This Is Your Sign to Rip out Your Concrete Backyard and Turn It into a Lush Retreat

It’s time to ditch the hardscaping. The design team at Peruse turns a concrete-heavy plot into a chic retreat.

February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

Lu - La Studios Slide

How to Design a Kid-Friendly Garden That’s Actually Stylish

This design duo turned a basic backyard into an interactive paradise for play.

October 3, 2023

October 5, 2023

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8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

This Is the Coolest Design Feature You Could Have This Summer

This Is the Coolest Design Feature You Could Have This Summer

5 Staples You Need for the Perfect Outdoor Dining Setup

5 Staples You Need for the Perfect Outdoor Dining Setup

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

This Is the Secret to Designing the Chicest Outdoor Space

This Is the Secret to Designing the Chicest Outdoor Space

4 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Outdoor Furniture

4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Outdoor Furniture

This L.A. Garden Has a Treehouse, a Tiny Farm, and Big Backyard Style

This L.A. Garden Has a Treehouse, a Tiny Farm, and Big Backyard Style

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

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

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

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

The Muscle-Boosting Gardening Tip You Didn't Know You Needed

The Muscle-Boosting Gardening Tip You Didn’t Know You Needed

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

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

This Multipurpose Garden Paradise Packs in a Pool, Fire Pit, Shower, Outdoor Dining Area, and More

This Multipurpose Garden Paradise Packs in a Pool, Fire Pit, Shower, Outdoor Dining Area, and More

This Stylish Hammock Keeps Vacation Vibes Going All Year Long

This Stylish Hammock Keeps Vacation Vibes Going All Year Long

This Landscape Design Firm Makes the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

This Landscape Design Firm Makes the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

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