Of course we think every article we publish about gorgeous West Coast homes, delicious recipes or inspiring travel destinations is worthy of your attention… but looking back at our stats for the year, it’s clear our readers have a few standout favourites. Here are the most-popular Western Living stories of 2024, as chosen by you: the people have spoken.

The Most-Read Stories of 2024 on WesternLiving.ca

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10. Before & After: An Alberta Family Finds Home Again Through a ’70s-Inspired Renovation

Designer Brianna Hughes transforms an Edmonton home with cozy nooks and eclectic details to create a warm haven for a family of five returning from tropical climes.

Photo: Ema Peter

9. Restoring Charm: Sophie Burke’s Remote Howe Sound Island Cabin Makeover

Designer Sophie Burke brings a near-century-old cabin back to life on a remote island just up the coast.

8. Trending for 2024: Top 10 Stylish Furniture and Home Design Picks to Revitalize Your Space

Out with the old and in with these new stylish home design pieces to welcome in 2024.

Photo: Ema Peter

7. Before & After: Inside the Modern Makeover of a Classic Vancouver Special

PlaidFox offers a fresh take on the retro charm of a once-spurned, now-beloved Vancouver classic.

6. Introducing the Winners of Our First Annual WL Design 25 Awards

The inaugural winners of our WL Design 25 awards are a celebration of smart design at its very best.

Photo: Ema Peter

5. A West Vancouver Manor Gets a Whimsical Makeover

Designer Kelly Deck brings a sense of play and charm to a traditional home.

Photo: Andrew Latreille

4. Off-the-Grid Living: Exploring the Island Cabin near Desolation Sound, B.C.

On a bluff overlooking the Salish Sea, these guest quarters—designed by architect Laura Killam and interior designer Sophie Burke—offer a masterfully designed pairing of indoor and outdoor living.

Photo: Ema Peter

3. Home Tour: Inside Kits Point’s Big Sky Beach House Dream

This collaboration between designer Andrea McLean and architect Howard Airey is what happens when beach house dreams come true.

2.Western Living’s 2024 Designers of the Year Award Winners

Our annual WL Designers of the Year Awards, celebrates the brilliant talents and creative minds shaping Western Canada’s design scene. This year was extra special with two new categories: WL Design Icons, our own hall of fame for trailblazing designers, and the People’s Choice Awards, where you, our esteemed readers, got to vote for standout projects from each of the design contenders.

1. Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Western Living Design 25 Awards

Yes, the Design 25 winners already made the list, but the D25 finalists deserve a little love too… this list of 100 shortlisted candidates prove the winners had have some serious competition on their way to the top.

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