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Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Western Living Design 25 Awards
WL Design 25 Winners 2025: Curves Ahead
WL Design 25 Winners 2025: The Cat’s Meow
Meet the top 25 room and product designs in Western Canada—including our inaugural People’s Choice winners.
Hundreds of entries, just 25 winners.
Meet the 2025 WL Design 25 Award winners: each represent the best of product and room design for 2025—and are all shining examples of the world-class design scene in Western Canada.
It might be easy to underestimate just how complicated it is to design a bar stool that ticks all the boxes: there’s a surprising number of stress points when it’s in heavy use, so place said bar stool in a commercial or hospitality environment and that’s when you’ll know if you’ve really figured it out. READ MORE
An ode to writer’s block and the creative process, the Draft rug (from $5,200 USD), designed by Marrimor’s Tanja Breadner and Lauren Bugliarisi, comes with its own aha moment—at first, it seems to be just an elegant design of linework and colour, but tweak your perspective and you’ll see that the patterns on the rug are shaped like crumpled, tossed-away drafts of blank pages. READ MORE
With a background in both engineering and architecture, it’s no surprise that M’Beth Schoenfeld creates designs that function perfectly—that’s her analytical mind at work. But these whimsical Noodle Knobs ($20 each) demonstrate a sense of play with the practical here—ideal for anyone who wants to introduce a moment of levity in the kitchen. READ MORE
A cozy and relaxing après is often just as important as the day spent on the mountain, and Michelle Poitras of Lucien Marie Design has captured that sense of relaxation with the open-concept living room of a mountainside ski home in Vernon, B.C. READ MORE
The Maple Leaf House project was more than just an interior design assignment—it was a chance for Tara Marshall and Meghan Bannon, principal architects of Mera Studio, to do some time travel. READ MORE
Working alongside O/C Architects and Western Craft Contracting, the team at Stephanie Brown Inc. delivers a serene yet functional pantry that pays tribute to its rugged surroundings while transforming a space that’s often an afterthought into a standout feature. READ MORE
The compact space is more than just a place to toss off snow-laden boots and rain-soaked outerwear: with creamy wood floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to tuck away coats, stylish-yet-durable black and white checkerboard floors and a well-placed bench to remove shoes, the North Vancouver mud room seems to guarantee efficiency. READ MORE
Spotting a Studio Roslyn design is like recognizing a signature work of art—you just know. Real-life friends and creative partners Kate Snyder and Jessica MacDonald have built a distinct design language defined by bold colours, avant-garde shapes and an intuitive ability to transform functional spaces into unforgettable experiences. READ MORE
Inspired by the struggles Kaly Ryan’s Capella Design and her family faced when looking for products that would help her own grandfather stay in the home he loved, she and co-founder Patrick Glinski collaborate with aging-in-place specialists, occupational therapists and interior designers to create design-first products with functional needs—sturdy side tables, grab bars, shower stools—that fit right into a beautifully designed space. READ MORE
When it comes to a ski chalet makeover, the team at Project 22 Design didn’t just refresh this space—they redefined it. Their mission: transform a dated Whistler living room into a bright, modern mountain retreat. READ MORE
Amanda Hamilton is the only designer this year to secure two WL Design 25 wins, though it’s hardly surprising given the strength of her projects (see “Sunset Residence kitchen,” below). This primary bath reveals itself in dramatic fashion through custom fluted glass doors, with a view to the lake outside the windows. READ MORE
Taking inspiration from Belgian and Dutch libraries and apothecaries, Erica Colpitts brings both soaring drama (hello, 23-foot ceilings) and intimate details to The Watson, a cocktail-forward restaurant in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. READ MORE
Great design solves a problem—and Mike Randall had a problem. The Victoria-based lighting designer received a prohibitively expensive quote to hang his Luma pendant light in his booth at a design show, and so, rather than blow the budget, he pivoted. READ MORE
The practicality of the Tres stool set ($1,350 for 3) is clear right away: a little extra seating for when the party needs it, discreetly stacked together in a way that stools are rarely designed to do. READ MORE
Why shouldn’t workspaces be as dazzling as the gowns they inspire? Designer Sarah Ward delivers a très chic space fit for the occasion with her design for the Lis Simon bridal studio in Calgary. READ MORE
No question: this has to be the hardest-working room in the house. Designers Trish Knight and Nicole Varga of Knight Varga were tasked with creating a classic catch-all room for a family of four—complete with two teenaged kids and, perhaps just as importantly for the room’s design, two cats. READ MORE
This Calgary kitchen’s moody palette is unapologetically dramatic: matte black cabinets and ebony-stained oak and set a sophisticated tone while staying warm and inviting—ideal for stylish young homeowners adapting to life with a new baby. READ MORE
Louis Duncan-He and Vy Tran were tasked with transforming a stark white canvas into a vibrant space that better reflects the homeowner’s love of eclectic art and culture. READ MORE
This is a kitchen that’s both a celebration of a great and moody palette of materials and a nod to the home’s history—without becoming too locked in by it. READ MORE
Inspired by California’s sun-kissed and low-key lifestyle, Megan Kirkpatrick and Jillian Properzi of Jute Design have given Dovetail Restaurant a West Coast vibe and inherent sense of warmth that’s grounded in its earth-tone palette. READ MORE
Out on Fraser Street in Vancouver, the sign for Ama Raw Bar isn’t necessarily easy to find. Instead of seeing the usual loud branded awning or boldly painted name on the door, you’ll have to come a little closer to discover the sushi restaurant’s name: a shadow of the letters, cleverly projected onto the wall through a trick of lighting and stencilwork. READ MORE
Most families with young kids accept that “elegance” probably won’t be a part of their vocabulary for a while—raising little ones can be a messy business. But Annaliesse Kelly, principal of AK Design, refuses to concede that elegant design and everyday function have to be mutually exclusive. READ MORE
Whatever you might be grinding away at in your home office—emails, spreadsheets, an article for a beloved design and lifestyle magazine—it’s easiest to work when your space itself works. READ MORE
The architects at Measured Architecture are used to making adults’ dreams come true with their award-winning residential projects—but with this project, they’re going to cultivate a far younger fanbase. READ MORE
Originally designed by architect Daniel Evan White for the Reynolds family in 1969 (hence the play in the name: reDEW House), this home, set on a narrow strip of beach in West Vancouver, suffered from years of awkward renovations that masked the beauty of the architect’s original intent. READ MORE
Jute Design and Management: Dovetail Restaurant Inspired by the relaxed, sun-soaked lifestyle of California, this Vancouver restaurant’s design focuses on natural materials, light-filled interiors and a welcoming vibe that invites patrons to enjoy the space long after their meal.
Humble Object Furniture Inc.: Tres stackable stool The curves and organic shapes of the wood, paired with the richness of its natural tones, invite the eye to linger—but beyond its aesthetic appeal, Tres stackable stool offers a practical solution for modern living.
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