British Columbia Tofino’s Floating Sauna Turned Me Into a Sauna Person Five hours alone on a remote floating sauna—what could go wrong? Nothing, as it turns out. Homes & Design Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #3: Embrace the U-Shaped Island for Entertaining Designer Suzanne Tetrault of Studio Felix shares why a U-shaped island is the ultimate hosting layout, with twin sinks, storage and seating that doesn’t crowd the cook. homes & design 7 Dining Rooms with Brilliant Light Fixtures These spaces are lit. Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #2: Sing the Blues Through a Traditional-Meets-Contemporary Design Designer Kelly Deck shows how one confident blue choice can anchor a kitchen, then traditional details and modern pieces keep it feeling timeless. Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #1: A Plumbed-In Kitchen Island Isn’t the Only Functional Prep Table Designer Kyla Bidgood keeps a 1920s-inspired Oak Bay kitchen functional with a freestanding worktable that feels true to the home. Commercial Design Place Setting: This 50-Foot Horseshoe Bar Is the Star of Vancouver’s Heritage Restaurant and Bar There’s no dead air at Heritage Restaurant and Bar thanks to food and design that spark conversation. READ MORE
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #3: Embrace the U-Shaped Island for Entertaining Designer Suzanne Tetrault of Studio Felix shares why a U-shaped island is the ultimate hosting layout, with twin sinks, storage and seating that doesn’t crowd the cook.
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #2: Sing the Blues Through a Traditional-Meets-Contemporary Design Designer Kelly Deck shows how one confident blue choice can anchor a kitchen, then traditional details and modern pieces keep it feeling timeless.
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #1: A Plumbed-In Kitchen Island Isn’t the Only Functional Prep Table Designer Kyla Bidgood keeps a 1920s-inspired Oak Bay kitchen functional with a freestanding worktable that feels true to the home.
Commercial Design Place Setting: This 50-Foot Horseshoe Bar Is the Star of Vancouver’s Heritage Restaurant and Bar There’s no dead air at Heritage Restaurant and Bar thanks to food and design that spark conversation.
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #3: Embrace the U-Shaped Island for Entertaining Designer Suzanne Tetrault of Studio Felix shares why a U-shaped island is the ultimate hosting layout, with twin sinks, storage and seating that doesn’t crowd the cook.
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #2: Sing the Blues Through a Traditional-Meets-Contemporary Design Designer Kelly Deck shows how one confident blue choice can anchor a kitchen, then traditional details and modern pieces keep it feeling timeless.
Kitchens 2026 Kitchen Design Tip #1: A Plumbed-In Kitchen Island Isn’t the Only Functional Prep Table Designer Kyla Bidgood keeps a 1920s-inspired Oak Bay kitchen functional with a freestanding worktable that feels true to the home.
Commercial Design Place Setting: This 50-Foot Horseshoe Bar Is the Star of Vancouver’s Heritage Restaurant and Bar There’s no dead air at Heritage Restaurant and Bar thanks to food and design that spark conversation.
Recipes Recipe: Hopcott Farms Beef Short Ribs with Black Pepper and Sweet Soy (Sườn Bò Nướng) A Lunar New Year 2026 centrepiece: sweet soy and black pepper short ribs, cast-iron seared and served with herbs and bird’s eye chili.
Recipes Recipe: Gai Lan, Ginger and Anh and Chi’s Chilli Oil (Rau Xào Sả Ớt) A quick Lunar New Year 2026 side: gai lan stir-fried with ginger, garlic and sweet soy, then finished with a glossy chilli oil drizzle.
Recipes 5 Scone and Biscuit Recipes to Try This Week Sweet and savoury quick breads to satisfy every palate.
Recipes B.C. Dungeness Crab, Egg Noodle and Nước Mắm Butter Cream (Cua Xào Sữa) A Lunar New Year 2026 seafood centrepiece: B.C. Dungeness crab with egg noodles
Recipes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Western Living Recipes of 2025 Editor's Pick These are the dishes we couldn’t stop thinking about this year.
British Columbia Tofino’s Floating Sauna Turned Me Into a Sauna Person Five hours alone on a remote floating sauna—what could go wrong? Nothing, as it turns out.
British Columbia A Wellness Getaway in Squamish Valley: Off-Grid Yurts, Sauna Cycles and River Calm Finding calm and healing in B.C.’s Squamish Valley.
British Columbia Local Getaway Guide: A Peaceful Two-Day Itinerary for Harrison Hot Springs Harrison Hot Springs’ waters and natural wonders are best enjoyed in the off-season.
travel Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Western Living Travel Stories of 2025 Editor's Pick Grizzly spottings, ski trips and travel therapy hit the top of our getaways in 2025.
British Columbia Fall Weekend Getaway: Mañana Resort and Marina in Ladysmith, B.C. Ladysmith on Vancouver Island has a new staycation to try this fall and winter
shopping New and Noteworthy: 10 Fresh Home Design Finds for Winter 2026 From knotted knit cushions and modern sofas to tomato-scented soap and blocky outdoor stools—plus the best stores to find what you need.
Accessories The Best Home Accessories Our Editors Bought in 2025 Editor's Pick From an Ikea lamp to handmade mugs, stemware and a robot vacuum, these are the home buys we paid for and truly recommend.
shopping Editors’ Picks: The Best Books of 2025 Editor's Pick From thrillers and memoirs to escapist fiction, these are the page-turners our editorial team couldn’t stop thinking about this year.
shopping Editors’ Picks: What’s On Our Wish List in the 2025 Holiday Season Editor's Pick From a rainbow glass nest bowl and a classic Flowerpot lamp to Vancouver-poured travel candles and architectural tealight holders, our team’s wish list is heavy on design-forward treats.
shopping In Living Colour: Rich Rust Is the Warm, Modern Hue Taking Over Interiors Earthy, sophisticated and quietly bold, rich rust is the shade designers are leaning into—from luxe velvet headboards to sculptural lighting and terracotta rugs.
WL Design 25 Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party Plus, tickets for our 2026 WL Design 25 Awards Party on February 25, 2026 are now available!
Architectural Design 2025 Architects of the Year MA+HG On Their Favourite Things Architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko of MA+HG share their favourite spots in Vancouver and beyond.
Maker Maker of the Year Winner Andrea Copp’s Local Favourites What coffee, breakfast, shopping and getaways top Lion's Bay ceramicist Andrea Copp's local favourites.
Fashion Design Fashion and Jewellery Designer of the Year Winner Andrea Blais’ Local Favourites Kelowna-via-Calgary jewellery designer Andrea Blais shares her favourite spots to eat and shop in both cities.
Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Winner Laura Killam’s Local Favourite Spots From brunch, lunch and dinner to a relaxing hotel and her favourite spot for solitude.
