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Trends The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Every Design Lover on Your List From the maximalists to the retro-loving old souls in your life— and all the modern eclectics, simple minimalists and organic naturalists in between—here’s a gift guide to suit every design lover on your shopping list.
British Columbia Local Winter Getaway 2024: A Non-Skier’s Guide to the Perfect Whistler Weekend Cozy luxe lodges, scenic gondola rides, mountaintop dining and a dash of ziplining—enjoy everything the mountains offer (minus the skiing)!
shopping Fall Finds: Must-Have Homeware for a Seasonal Refresh Freshen up your space this Fall with our top homeware picks, featuring the latest trends in furniture and decor from stores across the West.
Trends Summer 2024: 12 Trending Home Pieces to Elevate Your Space From clever lighting, elegant seating and unique decor ideas, give your home a summer refresh.
Homes 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.
Trends Trending: Refresh Your Space with These Stylish Summer Homewares From modern outdoor furniture to artful portable lighting—discover what’s new and exciting in stores for Summer 2024.
Trends Spring Refresh: Top 11 Trending Homewares to Elevate Your Space Stylish lighting, seating and more to Spring forward your home decor.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Swing into Style Meet the Corbel table by Capella Design, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Home Is Where the Light Is A peek into Knight Varga's Forever Home primary suite, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Chasing Waterfalls Meet ÜRS Architectural Water Systems' rain chains, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Minimalist Beauty A peek into Sophie Burke's Highland Hills family room, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Strike a Juxtapose A peek into Stephanie Brown's Mackenzie Street dining room, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
WL Design 25 WL Design 25 Winners 2024: Rattan Reverie A peek into Studio North's Boho House, one of the winners of our first annual WL Design 25 awards.
shopping 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.
International My Camogli: The Founders of Falken Reynolds Share Their Favourite Spots in Camogli, Italy Designers Chad Falkenberg and Kelly Reynolds share their Italian itinerary.
shopping The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List Unique, local and eco-friendly picks for every personality in your life.
Recipes Recipe: The Mountain Loaf (Gluten-Free) from Whistler Bakery Bred From new cookbook, "Bred" bringing Whistler's plant-based delights to all.
Homes Home Tour: A Tale of Two Houses Interior designer Gillian Segal tackles a pair of projects, and finds beauty in connection and contrast.
Designers Mood Board: Designer Peter Wilds on the 6 Things That Keep Him Inspired From fashion and lighting to his cool artist mother, here's all the ways Peter Wilds ignites his creativity.
Furniture Trending: 13 Home Decor Items to Transform Your Space this Autumn Cozy couches, jewel-toned tables and vintage rugs—these are a few of our favourite Fall home finds.
International My Puglia: 6 Stunning Spots Handpicked by Designer Ami McKay for Your Next Italian Getaway The founder of Pure Design shares her favourite spots in Puglia, Italy.
shopping Trending Now: 10 New Furniture and Homewares for Fall 2023 Here are our top picks for September 2023—limited-edition sofas, versatile stackable chairs, chic reversible throw pillows and more.
Designer of the Year Introducing Western Living’s 2023 Designers of the Year Award Winners The winners of our 16th annual celebration honouring the best designers in Western Canada.
Fashion Design Fashion Designers of the Year 2023: Noren Studio Josephine Liu and Keith Lau, the talented couple behind Noren Studio, are reshaping the world of contemporary jewellery by blending tradition with a fresh narrative.
Ones to Watch Designer of the Year 2023: Ones to Watch Keep these talented Western Canadian designers on your radar.
Recipes Recipe: Zucchini, Lemon and Pistachio Cake A dessert to bring with you on your next summer picnic
shopping Trending Now: 10 of Our Favourite Homewares for Late Summer 2023 Some new and noteworthy items we can't get enough of as summer winds down.
Recipes Recipe: Grilled Peach and Raspberry Melba A recipe from award-winning author and chef Lisa Ahier's latest cookbook, Together at SoBo (and the perfect wine pairing to go with it.)
Homes Before & After: A Multigenerational Richmond Abode Goes from Cookie-Cutter to Custom Dream Home Joy Chao of JHA Architecture and Interiors transforms a 90s-era house into a modern oasis for a new family on a budget.
Bathrooms 2023 Bathroom Design Tip 2: Use One Material Everywhere to Let the Architecture Shine Negar Reihani of Space Harmony makes a small space special using a pretty penny tile.
Furniture Trending Now: 10 of Our Favourite Homewares for Summer 2023 Camping-style lanterns, vibrant patio furniture and mesmerizing spiral lighting are some of our top furniture and home decor picks for June 2023.
Stores Openings: 3 New Stores Heating Things up This Summer Check out these hot new shops for a hot summer shopping spree.
Homes Dream Home Alert: A Kamloops YMCA Lottery Dream Home Merges Stunning Views With a Great Cause Spot On Interior Design and Clay and Oak Interior Design join forces to craft a warm, modern and scenic mountain dream home that gives back to its community.
Small Spaces Before & After: A False Creek Industrial Loft Transforms Into a Warm, Modern Oasis Jeffrey Liu Studio renovates a couple's stark concrete Waterfall condo into a bright, cozy and sophisticated sanctuary.
travel Local Summer Getaway Guide 2023: 6 Great Ways to Explore B.C., Alberta and Washington Bioluminescent kayaking, mountain golfing, farm tours, dining, camping and more—here's everything you need to plan your next summer adventure.
British Columbia Local Summer Getaway: Explore Bioluminescent Kayaking on the Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast is named for bright days, but the nights here bring a living kind of light.
British Columbia Local Summer Getaway: A Weekend in Sointula This seaside town on B.C.’s Malcolm Island is full of great campsites and even greater hospitality.
Homes Before and After: A Stuffy South Granville Home Transforms Into an Airy Luxury Oasis Designer Sita Walia and Architect Patrick Warren revitalize a lackluster '90s home into a stunning, modern and minimalist masterpiece.
Homes Mood Board: How to Layer Warm Neutrals For a Bold, Inspiring Home Design Paul Lavoie shares his mood board of neutral furniture and home decor that's anything but subdued.
Furniture Trending Now: The Best New Furniture and Homewares for Spring Our favourite new bar stools, modular sofas, drinkware and more in April 2023.
Designers One to Watch: We’re Obsessed With Annie Axtell’s Sculptural Pillows Textile designer Annie Axtell makes functional art for your sofa.
Trends Light Sleeper: A Guide to Lighting Your Home For the Best Night’s Sleep From red light therapy to blackout curtains, we shine a light on ways you can set up your home lighting to help you fall asleep.
Real Estate Real Estate Listing of the Week: A $3.5 Million Dee-luxe Apartment in the Sky This new luxury condo in Vancouver's West End might just have the best view in the city. Please buy it and invite me over. Please.
Designers Meet the Vancouver-based Designer Transforming Assistive Furniture, Starting with a Stylish Shower Seat Kaly Ryan founded Capella Design, an assistive furniture company for seniors and people with mobility challenges.
Commercial Design Design Crush: Inside a Modern Calgary Dental Clinic That Attracts Gen-Zs and Chill Vibes Designer Sarah Ward uses minimalism and biophilic design to inspire a calming and Instagram-worthy aesthetic.
Events 5 Films to Catch at the Architecture and Design Film Festival An architecture-obsessed film fest might just be the perfect fit for a city of real estate fiends.
Real Estate Listing of the Week: A Health Club-Esque Home in South Granville This Mediterranean-style home is for sale and it comes with its own spa.
Furniture 10 of Our Favourite Homewares for Fall 2022 Editor's Pick A serene bathtub, statement bar cabinet, cozy accent chair and more.