Homes Homes for the Holidays: Designer Stephanie Brown’s Dreamy Christmas Loft in Vancouver’s Iconic Waterfall Building
Bedrooms Best Cooling Mattresses in Canada Sponsored Content Sleep soundly with these expert-approved cooling mattress picks
WL Design 25 Introducing the Winners of Our First Annual WL Design 25 Awards Editor's Pick The inaugural winners of our WL Design 25 awards are a celebration of smart design at its very best.
Recipes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite WL Recipes of 2023 Editor's Pick These are the dishes that have made it into our editors' regular rotation.
Homes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Homes of 2023 Editor's Pick The editors of Western Living share their favourite Western Canadian home designs published in the last year.
Trends What a Magazine Editor Puts On Their Christmas Wish List Editor's Pick Gift ideas from your holly jolly editorial team.
Signature Events You’re Invited to Western Living’s 2023 Designers of the Year Awards Editor's Pick Join us at Moe's Home Collection on September 14 to celebrate the best designers in Western Canada.
Events Attention All West Coast Modern Fans: You Don’t Want to Miss This Photography Exhibit Editor's Pick Photographer Ema Peter has captured some of the most significant homes in Western Canada and around the world—and her work is on display at the Art Museum of West Vancouver.
Recipes The Perfect Easter Brunch Recipe Editor's Pick Pavlova is both simple and impressive—just what makes a recipe perfect.
Furniture We Tried It: The Burrow Nomad Sofa Review Editor's Pick Burrow has arrived in Canada: how does it stack up against other online sofa brands?
Trends The 4 Design Trends You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2023 Editor's Pick 2023 furniture and home decor trends embrace being together again.
shopping Hot List: The Best New Furniture and Homewares of February 2023 Editor's Pick Our favourite new accent chairs, statement lights, artful vases and more in February 2023.
Furniture I Tried It: What It’s Like to Sleep On a Wall Bed Editor's Pick Is getting a wall bed a good idea? According to our editor-at-large, here's what to expect from installing a Murphy bed in your bedroom.
shopping Editors’ Picks: What We’re Reading Over the Holidays Editor's Pick The greatest Christmas gift of all? A few hours alone with a good book. Here's what Western Living's editors are reading.
British Columbia Victoria Might Just Be the Perfect Pre-New Year’s Getaway Editor's Pick For one last hit of that festive winter feeling—and some truly phenomenal meals—just hop a ferry.
shopping What Our Editors Want for Christmas in 2022 Editor's Pick Looking for some last-minute Christmas gift inspiration? Here's what the editors of Western Living want under the tree.
shopping Western Living’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Editor's Pick Gifts for the home chef, outdoor adventurer, stylish homebody and go-to cocktail-maker in your life.
Wine Wine of the Week: Start Drinking Beaujolais or Christmas Is Cancelled Editor's Pick It's criminally underloved and one of the greatest deals in all of wine.
Wine Wine of the Week: A Steal of a White Bordeaux Editor's Pick If you love Sauvignon Blanc, then this might be your new Holy Grail wine.
Wine Wine of the Week: A Gateway Oregon Pinot…for Under $40 Editor's Pick If you don't like this probably no need to explore Oregon any further...
Furniture 10 of Our Favourite Homewares for Fall 2022 Editor's Pick A serene bathtub, statement bar cabinet, cozy accent chair and more.
Furniture The New Hay x Herman Miller Collab Is a Joyful Update to Eight Modern Classics Editor's Pick HAY celebrates colour in this soon-to-launch collaboration.
Décor Our 7 Favourite Peel-and-Stick Wallpapers for Maximalist Statement Walls Editor's Pick The best wallpapers in the West for bold (but temporary) style.
Furniture A Stylish Outdoor Ping-Pong Table and More of Our Favourite Furniture and Homewares in August 2022 Editor's Pick Fresh sofas, stylish bags, playful plates and more of the best furniture and accessories to give your home the design boost it needs.
Wine 3 Classy Australian White Wines to Toast Olivia Newton-John With Editor's Pick One of these is bound to be The One That You Want.
shopping ‘West Coast North’ is a Love Letter to Western Canadian Architecture and Interiors Editor's Pick A new design compendium from a former Western Living editor is a celebration of West Coast interiors.
Accessories Design Obsession: This Roll-Up Drying Rack Is Maybe My Favourite Thing in the Kitchen Editor's Pick The Kraus multi-purpose over-sink roll-up mat is both functional and stylish. (Do we love doing dishes now?!)
Wine 5 BC Wines Under $25 That Will Win Your Next BBQ Editor's Pick The best bang for your buck in red, white and rosé.
Furniture 10 of the Hottest Homewares for Summer 2022 Editor's Pick The best porch swings, cozy sofas, cool blue ceramics and ultra-useful cookware of summer 2022—plus an unforgettable turtle-shaped bookshelf.
British Columbia The Ultimate B.C. Summer Staycation Guide 2022 Editor's Pick 21 places to hike, bike, paddle and chill in your own backyard.
Furniture A Show-Stopping Italian-Designed Armchair Editor's Pick Giovanni "Gio" Ponti's furniture pieces read as current today as they did in the 40s.
Accessories A Glitzy Rose-Gold (and French-Designed!) Faucet Editor's Pick Consider it a little bling for the home.
Accessories A Playful Cat Bed That Goes Round and Round Editor's Pick Do they make them big enough for humans? Asking for a friend.
Lighting An LED Bulb That’s Equal Parts Pretty and Energy-Efficient Editor's Pick Available in crystal, gold or smoke finish, the Buster Bulb creates a subtle ambient light.
Accessories A Moody, Must-Have Table By Brent Comber Editor's Pick For his latest collection, the designer looks at the influence of shifting tides in the intertidal zone.
travel Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Trips of 2018 Editor's Pick What far-flung adventures from last year sparked the most wistful memories in our editors?
Recipes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Recipes from 2018 Editor's Pick Bookmark these dishes for the next time your brain is drawing a blank pre-breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Homes Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Homes of 2018 Editor's Pick From a dramatic, colour-infused West Van crib to a Spanish-Colonial revival in the desert, these are the spaces that captured our heartsand attentionthis year.
International Editors’ Picks: Our Favourite Warm-Weather Getaways of 2018 Editor's Pick In the dark of winter, it's nice to look back on sunnier times.
Accessories Editors’ Holiday Wish List: What We’re Asking Santa For This Christmas Editor's Pick Silk pillow cases, a great mirror, a jute rugwe've got a type.
shopping This Über-Cool Motorcycle is Designed for Architects Editor's Pick A motorcycle so design-friendly, I couldn't resist.
Accessories A French Press That Tea Lovers Will, Well, Love Editor's Pick Who says coffee snobs get all the fun?
Accessories This Cookware is Made for Spring Editor's Pick Proof that flowers look great on just about anything.
Accessories Editor’s Pick: A Tough New Collection of Cookware Editor's Pick Le Creuset gets a sleek non-stick makeover.
Accessories A Sophisticated Update on the Stand-Alone Television Editor's Pick So we can binge watch our favourite shows in style.
Accessories A Heart-Shaped Dish for Valentine’s Day Editor's Pick With a little something extra, please.
Lighting A Mini Pendant Light That’s Worth Collecting Editor's Pick Why yes, we do want one in every colour.
Furniture A New Ikea Collaboration to Fall in Love With Editor's Pick The Swedish giant has finally teamed up with Danish furniture company Hay.
Furniture A Fresh Take on a Colourful and Comfortable Sofa Editor's Pick The iconic Mah Jong sofa gets a creative update from Japanese designer Kenzo Takada.
Lighting A Wild and Quirky Ceiling Lamp Editor's Pick Monkeying around with Seletti's new outdoor lighting collection.
Accessories The Perfect Springtime Blanket Editor's Pick Winter may be over, but there's still plenty of reason to cozy-up.
Accessories A Playful Canvas Tote for Kids (and Adults, Too!) Editor's Pick Jonathan Adler's Fisher-Price collection features black and white graphics, wood and wire finishes, and a touch of metallic.
Accessories A Modern-Organic Wool Blanket to Keep You Warm Editor's Pick Ehren Seelands curated collection blends contemporary design with traditional artisan pieces.
Accessories A Dish Soap Worth Travelling For Editor's Pick Luckily, this south-of-the-border find is finally available a little closer to home.
Accessories The Do-It-All Water Jug You Didn’t Know You Need Editor's Pick This water jug is everything you want from a tabletop piece: artful, versatile and utilitarian.
Accessories A Clock for Tight-Fitting Spaces Editor's Pick Design house Alessi creates a whole new category of office accessories: the corner clock.
Furniture A Colourful Coffee Table You're Going to Love Editor's Pick Wood Reform's pallet line of furniture looks like anything but the material it's made from.
Accessories Buy a Scarf, Build a Well Editor's Pick An Obakki scarf that gives back with new wells in South Sudan.
Accessories A Perfect Blanket for Encouraging Afternoon Naps Editor's Pick Spring napping requires specific conditions be met.
Furniture Go Pink for Your Outdoor Chairs This Summer Editor's Pick Bend's new Betty Chair is stackable, sturdy outside, and a very sweet shade of pink.
Furniture A Collection Worth Collecting Editor's Pick EQ3's capsule collection, Assembly, brings together some of Canada's most exciting furniture designers.
Furniture Return of the Top-Load Washing Machine Editor's Pick Front-loaders may have met their match.
Accessories A Cup for the Cat Obsessed Editor's Pick Ikea's new Giltig collection pairs fashion whimsy with clever industrial design.
Accessories A Tray Made for Holiday Drinks Editor's Pick Manufactured in London since 1947, this is a serving tray with some serious street cred.
Accessories An Advent Calendar to Get Excited About Editor's Pick Yes, I love chocolate: but a new short story every day? That's way more satisfying.
Trends Trend Watch: The Big Blue Sofa Editor's Pick Get ready for drama in 2016 with this bold design trend.
Lighting Back in Black Lighting Editor's Pick Omer Arbel's new 73 Series for Bocci shows he's still the king of modern lighting design.
Accessories A Tile for Dramatic Effect Editor's Pick Don't ignore your entryway when designing your home. And you're going to love this tile.
Accessories Pretty-Up the Thanksgiving Table Editor's Pick You might as well make dinner in a dish that's gorgeous as is.
Accessories How to Add Drama to the Dinner Table Editor's Pick Want your tablescape to stand out? Try moody blue and black for your dinnerware.
Accessories A Beach Blanket for a Warm Day (Whenever That May Be) Editor's Pick See an hour of sunlight? Grab it on one of these.
Lighting Perfect Kitchen Lighting Editor's Pick Marset's new linear Tam Tam lights are both pretty and functional.
Accessories Channel Your Inner Designer with Bedding Editor's Pick Vancouver designer Ami McKay's latest Pure bedding line features fool-proof, mix-and-max shades.
Accessories Best Modern Cabinet Door Hardware Editor's Pick When you're renovating the kitchen, you could go with the standard handle, or you could rethink the door pull altogether. Guess which one we like?
Accessories Best Wedding Favours for a Hot Summer Editor's Pick Danish design house Hay makes pretty summer fans for fashionable guests.
Furniture Can You Fall in Love With a Credenza? Editor's Pick I just did. The metal-topped Stockholm from Punt will have you finally embracing warm metals for good.
Accessories Ombre Puzzle for Design Lovers (and a long weekend) Editor's Pick Give yourself a few hours for this one.
Accessories Where Bookworm Meets Design Lover Editor's Pick Haven't you always wanted a dandelion bookmark?
Accessories You're Going to Love This Bowl Editor's Pick Simple, elegant: it's the perfect summer tabletop accessory.
Lighting Furniture of the Future Editor's Pick Lose the cords, charge your phone with a new wireless charging collection from Ikea.
Accessories Colour in the Kids’ Room Editor's Pick Cool aquamarine blasts a little fun into a little one's space.
Accessories The Only Muffin Tin You’ll Ever Need Editor's Pick Lose the liners (and save your muffins!) with a two-in-one pan.
Accessories Capsule Collection for Street-Art Obsessives Editor's Pick Ikea's new limited collections feature the work of street artists from around the globe.
Furniture Kitchen Solution for Awkward Spaces Editor's Pick Ikea's new kitchen solution gets custom for designs that won't fit inside the box.
Accessories The Cutest Camping Accessory Editor's Pick Could this be the solution to my aversion to winter camping?
Accessories Why I Heart The New Le Creuset Editor's Pick The classic French bakeware gets an update in time for Valentine's Day.
Accessories Perfect Serving Dish Editor's Pick For a Slovak Christmas celebration on January 6, the perfect dish feels both nostalgic and modern.
Trends A Different Kind of Christmas Gift Editor's Pick For the person who has everything, a goat and two hens.
Accessories One-of-a-Kind Christmas Gift Editor's Pick For the fan of the handmade (when you've run out of time to make it yourself).
Accessories Bring Back the Flour Sifter Editor's Pick A new mint green sifter has got me sentimental about baking.
Accessories Best Pod Coffeemaker Editor's Pick After years of dissing the pod, I'm fully in camp Nespresso.
Trends Stylish Advent Calendar Editor's Pick Forget the cheap chocolate countdownsthis Canadian-designed treasure chest will make every day feel like a special occasion.
Furniture Playful Kitchen Stool Editor's Pick Calgary designer reinvents the kitchen stool to be a thing of comfort, beauty and a little fun.
Accessories Gift Idea for Design Lovers Editor's Pick Alessi's Acacia honey dipper gives the gift of comfort.
Lighting Perfect Kitchen Lighting Editor's Pick Pleat Box lights bring warmth, texture and drama into the warmest room in the house.
Furniture Best Bookshelf for Bibliophiles Editor's Pick Punt's double-depth bookshelves are made for book lovers.
Furniture Bold, Modern Side Table Editor's Pick Our pick from IDSwest 2014: Jeff Martin Joinery's Radius side tables.
Furniture IDSwest Favourite Editor's Pick Western Living Design Week is almost here! Here's one of my favourites from IDSwest, the closing party to a stellar week.
Accessories My Favourite Baking Tool Editor's Pick Our editor-in-chief shares her favourite utensil for keeping baked goods looking pretty from the pan to the plate.
Accessories The Wall Hanging Is Back Editor's Pick Artist Julie Thevenot makes modern the art of the 1970s.
Furniture Best Sleeper Sofa Editor's Pick Two criteria make for a great sleeper sofa, and this one rings a high note for both.
Accessories Design Collaboration Alert: Umbra x Lukas Peet Editor's Pick Umbra's new partnership with established and emerging designers rethinks everyday objects.
Accessories Summery Kitchen Linens Editor's Pick Bring bold, sherbet colours into the kitchen with linen towels from Studiopatró.
Trends Best Design Bicycle Editor's Pick Martone Cycling's cruisers are made for design lovers (and cyclists).
Accessories Best Kitchen Tool for Summer Editor's Pick Make quick work of fresh summer herbs with this modern update on the mezzaluna.
Accessories Neon for the Win! Editor's Pick These baskets from Bend are perfect for the home spa or the living room
Lighting Best Outdoor Lamp Editor's Pick Outdoor lighting isn't just functional anymore. This quirky outdoor lamp mimics indoor style and lights up summer nights.
Accessories Perfect Pink Poufs Editor's Pick These leather poufs add flexible (and pretty) seating options to a room.
Accessories Best Blender Editor's Pick The Ninja beats pricier brands for slicing and dicing its way through my summer produce.
Accessories Western Living and H&M Partnership Editor's Pick Editor-in-chief Anicka Quin picks her H&M Home Collection favourites.
Accessories The French Press Gets an Update Editor's Pick A Vancouver-based company revolutionizes the classic French press design. No more sludge!
Accessories Stylish Modern Planters Editor's Pick These planters from Vancouver company Pot Inc. may be even prettier than the blooms you'll grow inside.
Accessories West Coast Art Prints Editor's Pick These prints from photographer Janis Nicolay are the perfect finishing touch to your latest home makeover.
Lighting Molo Float Tea Lantern Editor's Pick An enduring Canadian design celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Accessories Ombré Canisters Editor's Pick Our editor-in-chief's favourite trend comes to the kitchen.
Accessories Pyrrha Game of Thrones Talisman Editor's Pick These gorgeous jewellery designs are enough to convert even non-fans to the celebrated HBO show.
