From A-Frames to Pool Houses

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 Do you love open houses? We do. We feel like weekends were made for looking at other people's homes. Over the years, Sunset has profiled many amazing dwellings; real homes that real Westerners actually live in. You can revisit these tours any time for decor inspiration, renovation ideas, and to satisfy your...let's call it "curiosity," not "nosiness." This week we're highlighting some of our favorite home tours, including a brand new one that may change the way you think about the so-called "[Granny Flat](." We've also got an ultra [eco-friendly desert home](, the coolest [pool cabana](ever, and a glimpse inside a [classic A-frame house](. Happy viewing! —Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor Can A "Granny Flat" Be Cool? A Palo Alto Architect Says YES! Mary Maydan turned her home-design hobby into a thriving Silicon Valley architecture practice, and designed her own multi-generational family's unusual home. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( Mother’s Little Helpers: A Santa Barbara Family Works Together to Build the Ultimate Cabana Jill Ellis puts her father and three young sons to work, enlisting their help in building a picture-perfect pool house in her sunny Santa Barbara yard. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( This "Cowboy Modern" Desert Retreat Has Majestic Views—and a Tiny Eco Footprint Architect Jeremy Levine designs a simple two-bedroom vacation home that treads lightly on the high desert landscape. [Read More]( 
 A-Frame Cabin Gets an A+ Makeover Two fun-loving designers turn a classic cabin in the woods into a modern icon in the making. [Read More]( Bring the Magic of National Parks to Your Living Room with This New Art Collection Each national park in America is highlighted in the book by a colorful illustration, inspiring quotes, fun facts, and in-depth guides to unique features. [Read More]( 
 The Bees and Butterflies Are Thirsty—So We Built Ours a DIY Watering Hole Wait until you see how easy it is to give your pollinating friends a much-needed drink. [Read More]( Plant Your Flag—Plant 11 of 'em! Mark your territory—and proclaim your pride in both your family and the West—with a [Sunset garden flag](, now featuring 11 different classic Sunset covers. [Buy a Sunset Garden Flag!]( Going to a National Park This Weekend? Keep It Civil, Unlike This Guy [Read More]( [Alternate text](sunset.com/subscribe) Subscribe to Sunset! Get one year of your favorite magazine—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Small Spaces ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](sunset.com/subscribe) [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright 2021 Sunset Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.