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After a decade working in California, this family wanted to create a coastal sanctuary in B.C. perfect for entertaining both indoors and out.

Bookmark these backsplash ideas for your next kitchen makeover.

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Founded in 1916, Thermador has helped set the standard for premium kitchen appliances that blend design and performance.

After frost, fire and another devastating wildfire season, Summerland’s wineries are facing yet another blow. Here are a few of the many great producers who you can help out by drinking their wonderful wine.

Will your project be among the 25 winners this year?

You asked, we answered: everything you need to know about our WL Design 25 design competition.

Think beyond ground beef and shredded cheese with these flavour-packed tacos.

Jennifer Heffel and Robert Bailey join our hall of fame for their enduring work and lasting influence on Western Canada’s design community.

Robert Bailey has a knack for transforming simplicity into an art form.

Jennifer Heffel is a champion of both great design and emerging designers.

See how some of the West’s best designers have transformed ordinary walls into unforgettable focal points.

Burgers Architecture and Sophie Burke Design wrap a 10,000-square-foot family home around a short-course pool, lush gardens and all-season outdoor living.

Designer Lori Sellmer brings moody colour, sculptural lighting and kid-friendly details together in one glamorous Calgary powder room.

From colourful cushions to statement seating, summer’s freshest stripes refuse to stay neatly between the lines.

A little yellow can go a long way.

Little Giant Studio’s treehouse-like office brings together local materials, cedar screening and a forest setting for a calm, creative retreat.

Flute and Fromage pays homage to ’80s ski culture, indulgent après and other perfect pairings.

On September 10, 2026, we'll be celebrating the best and brightest in design—join us to meet and greet with the West's best designers!

BC Binning's residence was the beating heart of Vancouver's mid-century scene—it's now renovated and for sale at $5.25 million.

From understated pendants to sculptural showpieces, these lights know how to shine.

Sun-soaked vineyards, spectacular lake views and locally inspired menus make these three Okanagan winery restaurants the perfect places to linger over a summer meal.

Chef Harris Sakalis pairs crisp-skinned duck with jewel-toned beets, tender rainbow chard and a tart-sweet blackberry sauce.

Three organic garden wines made by good stewards of the land.

Nature-inspired place setting tips from the Arc Restaurant team at the Fairmont Waterfront.

At Fairmont Waterfront, garden-grown ingredients, apiary honey and B.C. wine shape a multicourse ode to summer.

Designed as a shared retreat for two families, Edward Ozimek’s Cabin 1+1 on Galiano Island is still shaped by connection—even after its plans evolved.

Planning a design-focused wine tour? These five Okanagan wineries pair award-winning architecture—from cantilevered roofs to industrial-chic tasting rooms—with world-class wine.

These designer looks prove why the best seat in the house is by the window.

A family builds its dream home around three things: epic ocean views, room to grow and plenty of space to gather.

The archetypal wallpaper seen in the Vancouver-shot indie horror was manufactured entirely in B.C. from WallpaperOnline.

The historic hotel in Jasper National Park designed by EDG Design, HBA and Alberta’s own Frank Architecture and Interiors, took seven months to complete. The results are stunning.

Calming tones and natural materials led the way in this forever home for Martin Jones, his wife Alex and their growing family.

Getting quiet at a remote tiny-home resort on B.C.’s biggest Gulf Island.

Hyper-local gets a whole new meaning thanks to a new revolution of farmers and makers.

Sculptural shapes, beautiful materials and clever design make these coffee tables impossible to overlook.

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From near-silent range hoods to convenient in-sink dishwashers, Fotile Canada is helping people fall in love with cooking again.

These designers weren’t afraid to embrace purple—and the results are stunning.

Three outdoor spaces in Lions Bay, Sidney and Vancouver prove that the most inspiring room in the house might not be inside.

Plus, tickets for our 2026 WL Designers of the Year Awards Party on September 10, 2026 are now available!

From standout furniture to sculptural lighting, these new home finds and must-know stores deserve a spot on your radar.

Consider this your sign to be a little bolder with your bathroom tile.

Vote for your favourite project from the 2026 Western Living Designers of the Year finalists.

Meet this year's finalists shaping the future of Western Canadian design.

On September 10, 2026, we'll be celebrating the best and brightest in design—join us to meet and greet with the West's best designers!

Zac Benloulou (of Pavilion Audio Systems) is building custom sound systems that make music part of the architecture.

Prawn, scallop, oyster and crab recipes from some of the West’s top chefs.

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The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ elevates luxury driving along British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Highway.

These dads are product designers, graphic artists and interior designers, so you know they've good taste. They share their favourite picks for Father's Day this year.

Chef Johann Caner of Vancouver's Honey Salt shares his spin on a Father's Day favourite.

See how designers have carved out stylish spots for the daily coffee ritual.

How to buy your Father's Day gift at the liquor store without looking like you bought It at the liquor store. Psst, It's all in the storytelling, kids.

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What’s it like living inside a brand-new condo on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive? Now, hopeful home buyers can try it out at ACE.

Peek inside some of the dreamiest lakefront homes in Western Canada.

This off-dry riesling from Syncromesh has a little lime rind, some crisp peach and a pleasing whiff of petrol all deeply concentrated, making it an absolute stunner.

Mera Studio Architects transformed a linear Elboya split-level with curved millwork, tonal stone and layered textures—and the results are anything but stark.

These homes are more than ready for BBQ season!

Spot prawn season is here, and Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is putting B.C.'s spot prawns to the test with a recipe complete with piment d’sspelette, tarragon and a grilled baguette.

From smoky syrah to crunchy pet-nat, these three bottles are ready for spicy ribs, grilled dinners and peak patio season

Long known as a psychologically serene hue, this icy blue is as timeless as Western Canada’s millennia-old glaciers. Use it to introduce subtle, sophisticated pops of colour into any space.

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Concert Properties is offering significant savings on its last move-in ready homes at Tesoro, giving buyers a rare entry point into one of Vancouver’s most coveted waterfronts.

See what glass railings, thin treads and open risers can do for your space.