Stores This New Vancouver Floral Shop Is Collaborating with Other Local Makers—Including Chocolatiers
Commercial Design 5 Beautifully Designed Bars Across Western Canada There's something about a well-designed bar that makes for a beautiful evening—either with friends or alone. Here are a few of our favourites, from East Vancouver all the way to Edmonton.
Restaurants A Foodie’s Fall Favourites in Kelowna Sponsored Content Everywhere you'll want to eat fresh meals and enjoy smooth sips (that mostly aren't wine) this fall in Kelowna.
Wine Your 2025 Kelowna Fall Winery Picks for Every Occasion Sponsored Content A fall wine tour in Kelowna is always a good idea. Here's a ready-made itinerary of the region's must-visit wineries.
Kitchens 7 Homes with Beautiful Black Kitchens See how some of the West’s best designers have embraced the dark side.
Designers This Couple Is Redefining Vancouver’s Landscape With Coast Salish and Cross-Cultural Art The husband-and-wife duo of Studio Lauren James brings traditional storytelling to the streets with their modern art installations.
Designers Just Announced: The Winners of the 21st Annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art and Design Among the recipients is Western Living’s Designers of the Year 2022 alum Mario Pao.
Bathrooms 6 Designer Looks That Will Inspire You to Wallpaper Your Bathroom In these spaces, paper beats paint.
Commercial Design Inside Selene: A Pared-Back Greek Restaurant Where Mythology Meets Minimalism &Daughters blends mythology, heritage and a quietly confident palette in this modern Greek restaurant’s design in Vancouver.
Homes Home Tour: How This Rental Apartment Was Transformed into a Beacon of Personal Style Twobytwo Architecture Studio renovated this compact West End apartment in Vancouver with bold colours, custom millwork and curated heirlooms—proving that good design isn’t just for homeowners.
WL Design 25 Entries for Western Living’s 2026 WL Design 25 Awards Are Now Open! Will your project be among the 25 winners this year?
shopping 12 Trendy Home Pieces to Instantly Elevate Your Space Curated picks—from sculptural lamps to squishy carafes—for the design-obsessed.
Western Living Design Icons Announcing Our 2025 Western Living Design Icons Patkau Architects and Paul Lavoie Interior Design are the iconic designers inducted into our Western Living Hall of Fame for 2025.
Western Living Design Icons Western Living Design Icons 2025: Patkau Architects John and Patricia Patkau of Patkau Architects are Western Canada’s quiet—and prolific—geniuses next door.
Western Living Design Icons Western Living Design Icon 2025: Paul Lavoie Calgary designer Paul Lavoie’s boldly colourful spaces have been bringing joy to both his clients and Western Living readers for over 40 years.
homes & design Photos: Peek Inside 8 Beautiful B.C. Island Homes From breezy cliffside retreats to striking forest cabins.
Drinks 3 Easy, Refreshing Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Sip All Summer From a chic aperitivo to coconut-watermelon blends, these sophisticated mocktails from “Mood Drinks” are summer’s best sips.
Designers Meet Selena Barcenas: The Artist Behind Nemesis Coffee’s New Coffee Cups Her brand, Tasa, is a reminder of her return to creativity.
Recipes 5 Creative Pickle Recipes to Add Tang to Your Table This Summer We’re elevating the backyard barbecue with inventive dishes that showcase the irresistible crunch and tang of pickles.
Stores This New Vancouver Floral Shop Is Collaborating with Other Local Makers—Including Chocolatiers Vancouver-via-Manila floral studio Designer Blooms finds a home for their design in Railtown.
Wine The Crafted in BC Rosés Have Been Released and They’re…Flipping Awesome. Here are 5 Crafted in BC rosés that will kickstart your summer.
Signature Events You’re Invited: Western Living’s 2025 Designers of the Year Awards Party! On September 11, 2025, we'll be celebrating the best and brights in design—join us to meet and greet with the West's best designers!
Designers Mood Board: Designer Amanda Hamilton on the 5 Things That Keep Her Inspired From triathlons to Italian design, here’s what fuels Calgary designer Amanda Hamilton’s creativity, curiosity and style.
food & wine 5 Canadian Pickles You Need to Try: From Spicy Dill to Sweet Mustard Take these pickle recipes to the next-level with a few of our favourite local brands.
Trends In Living Colour: Lovely Lilac Soft, sophisticated and surprisingly modern—here’s how to elevate your space with lovely lilac tones.
Recipes 8 Chilled Dishes for Sweltering Summer Days Because turning on the oven is the last thing we want to do right now.
Judges Introducing the Judges for the 2025 Western Living Designers of the Year Awards PLUS Tickets are on sale now to celebrate the winners of our 2025 Designers of the Year, announced live on September 11, 2025!
Homes This Renovated Duplex Has a Built-In Bunny Hutch in the Dining Room Designer Sharon Hollingsworth’s eye for detail creates a comfortable space for all—including her pet bunny Clubber.
Events Pacific Autism Family Network Launches LEGO® Landmark “Brick-by-Brick” Design Challenge Sponsored Content What do LEGO® bricks, B.C. landmarks and meaningful inclusion have in common?
Homes Home Tour: This Gorgeous Remote Cabin Took Just Two Days to Build House of Teeth founder Sean Sikorski and Chadd Andre’s prefab abode by Daria Sheina Studio is a low-impact sanctuary on Keats Island, high above Howe Sound.
homes & design 7 Cool Design Tricks to Get Heatwave-Ready How to embrace summer without compromising style (or melting).
Designers CBC Just Launched a Show for Design Buffs—and We Love It Already Watch talented industrial designers from Western Canada bring their projects to life on CBC On Design
Commercial Design Inside Booyah Bagels: Red Deer’s Cheeky, Retro-Inspired Bagel Shop Booyah Bagels gives Red Deer foodies (and designophiles) something to chew on.
Trends 10 Home Decor Essentials for a Stylish Summer 2025 Transform your space this July with vibrant patio finds, standout lighting and bold statement pieces you'll obsess over.
Recipes Recipe: I’m Not Your Baby Channel your inner Andy Sachs with this chic, alcohol-free aperitivo inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada".
Recipes Recipe: Umbrella Bella A refreshing, alcohol-free coconut cocktail perfect for lazy summer afternoons.
Recipes Recipe: Watermelon and Paneer Masala with Spicy Vinaigrette This sweet and spicy salad is made for summer, from the upcoming cookbook by Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and Jennifer Muttoo
Homes Trade Secrets: Inside a Clever Vancouver Basement Reno That’s Equal Parts Chill and Cheers Measured Architecture transforms a busy family basement into a sleek hideaway that’s ready for movie nights, playdates and grown-up drinks.
Recipes Recipe: Devilled Beet-Pickled Eggs Tangy beet-pickled eggs get a crunchy twist—your new favourite summer party snack is here.
homes & design 4 Ways to Incorporate Earthy Reds into Your Home How to embrace the colour with furniture, feature walls, cabinetry and flooring.
British Columbia Local Getaway: Why Nelson, B.C., Is the Small Town You’ll Want to Move To With plenty of urban charms packed into just a few blocks, this Kootenay-region town might just have you dreaming of small-town living.
Designers Ones to Watch: Calgary’s Mera Studio Architects Gives Old Spaces New Soul Design duo Tara Marshall and Meghan Bannon prove that mid-century design is more relevant than ever— especially when paired with a fresh retail experience.
Events Catch This Architectural Photographer’s Show Before It Wraps Andrew Latreille’s Crossover exhibit takes him outside of the home and into the forest
Homes Windows and doors shed light on green building projects Sponsored Content Energy conservation and occupant health benefits are two ways windows and doors can green up your projects
Commercial Design 5 Stunning Restaurants Designed by Ste. Marie Peek inside Elio Volpe, Maxine’s and more.
Recipes How to Cook the Perfect Steak Dinner According to Elisa Chef Andrew Richardson From choosing the right cut to sharing common mistakes, the award-winning steakhouse chef spills all
shopping 5 Must-Have, One-Of-A-Kind Items for Entertaining by B.C. Designers These locally made bespoke serving items tell your guests you have great taste
Kitchens Thermador: Innovate Like No Other Sponsored Content For more than a century Thermador has innovated to inspire the most imaginative kitchens of today.
Recipes Recipe: Grilled Pickles with Halloumi Salty grilled halloumi meets smoky pickles—finished with a honey drizzle.
Homes William Morris Meets the Hamptons in This Dreamy Lakefront Vancouver Island Retreat Designer Andrea Rodman brings heritage charm and modern comfort to a serene Shawnigan Lake getaway.
Events This Calgary Designer Just Launched a Great New Podcast for Creatives Designer Aly Velji's new podcast, Inspire, explores the creative process.
Homes The Hidden Benefits of Airtight Homes: Health & Comfort Sponsored Content An air-tight home delivers energy efficiency, healthier occupants and the ultimate lifestyle comfort
Recipes Recipe: Pickle-Brined Chicken Thighs Transform grilled chicken into juicy perfection with dill pickle brine.
Wine Vine and Brine: 3 B.C. Bottles That Pair Perfectly with Pickled Foods From sparkling chenin to crunchy cabernet franc, these bottles master the tricky balance of pairing with pickles.
Recipes Recipe: Pickled Jalapeno Cornbread Spicy, tangy and picnic-perfect, this easy jalapeno cornbread brings bold flavour to your table (or picnic blanket).
shopping Shop these 5 Indigenous-Owned Lifestyle Brands Across Western Canada From vibrant, hand-tufted rugs for your living room to timeless, high-quality pieces for your wardrobe.
Homes Into the Arid: Inside This Stunning Desert-Chic Creative Retreat Near Osoyoos How the charms of the big desert enchanted two Vancouver creatives.
Homes Smart, West Coast Living Starts in the Details Sponsored Content Why semi-custom cabinetry is the design advantage you didn’t know you needed
Homes This Japandi-Style Home in Calgary Offers a Calming Summer Getaway for its Homeowners DWK Interiors sets the scene for a Japanese- and Scandinavian-inspired retreat.
shopping The All-new 2025 Audi Q5: Audi’s benchmark SUV—Redefined Sponsored Content The all-new Audi Q5 and SQ5 deliver exhilarating performance and athletic design appeal that redefine modern life driving. The best part? The all-new Q5 family is now available in Canada.
Homes Tom Ford in the Country: Tour a Stunning Modern Country Home in Vancouver’s Southlands Lush landscapes, classic exteriors and contemporary interiors combine in this Vancouver home from Gateway Architecture, The Creative Designworks and Paul Sangha Creative.
Homes Pamela Anderson’s Ladysmith Home Is a Whimsical, ‘Funky Grandma’ Dream Come True The '90s icon tapped Vancouver design firm Studio Albertazzi for help transforming her six-acre Vancouver Island property into an oasis—with a heavy emphasis on roses and chandeliers.
Recipes Recipe: Dill Pickle Ceviche A dill-infused ceviche that’s crisp, fresh and just the right amount of tangy.
International This Island in Japan Is Every Architect and Designer’s Dream From museums designed by renowned architects to amazing seafood, Naoshima is a must-visit during your next trip to Japan
Commercial Design Illuminate without compromise Sponsored Content A collaboration project between Mac’s II Agencies and Graphic Office Interiors illustrates how exceptional, collaborative design deserves expert lighting
Bathrooms 7 Gorgeous Sinks to Inspire Your Bathroom Makeover Today’s design inspo? Nothing but the bathroom sink.
Commercial Design Design. Performance. Sustainability. Sponsored Content Varsa Windows and Doors is redefining glazing for the next generation
Trends What’s Next: The Top Design Trends Spotted at Salone del Mobile 2025 Watch for these colours, styles and designs in home and furniture design for 2026.
Drinks 3 Spirited Choices for Pops this Father’s Day Celebrate Dad with a splurge or introduce him to a maker that may soon become one of his go-tos.
WL People's Choice Awards The Western Living People’s Choice Awards 2025: Voting Is Now Open! Vote for your favourite project from the finalists of our 2025 Western Living Designers of the Year awards.
Finalists Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Western Living Designers of the Year Awards PLUS: WL People's Choice Awards Finalists announced next week!