Western Living Magazine
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Entries Are Now Open for the 2026 Designers of the Year Awards!
Designers of the Year Frequently Asked Questions
Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party
Enter now for your chance to snag a few of our fave titles.
When was the last time you picked up a book? In today’s world of smart phones and tablets, it’s hard to disconnect. And when we finally do, it’s not often that we find ourselves racing towards a bookshelf. Well, we want to change that, so we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a few of our fave design books. Each of them offer unique inspiration—from how to live a cozy, happy lifestyle to bar cart styling tips—in pretty, page-turning packages.Enter below—and remember to sign up for our 4x weekly newsletter—for your chance to win. Contest ends February 22.
One lucky winner will receive all the books listed below (valued at $135).The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World’s Happiest People“From how to spend our precious time, to how we relate to our neighbours and cook dinner, gathers evidence, stories and tips from the very happiest corners of the planet. This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives.”The Art of the Bar Cart: Styling and Recipes“This is the ultimate guide to styling your home bar, whether it’s a tricked-out vintage cart or simply a collection of bottles tucked into an open cabinet. The 20 different versions inside make it easy to theme your cart around your favourite libation, an upcoming party or occasion, or mix and match to suit your personal style.”New Nordic Colour: Decorating with a Vibrant Modern Palette“New Nordic Colour showcases a confident new approach to using colour that’s in tune with a sea change in interior styles. Antonia of Petersens offers expert advice on choosing colour for your home and visits unique Nordic homes that showcase this confident new approach to interior decoration.”Extraordinary Interiors: Show-Stopping Looks for Beautiful Rooms“In Extraordinary Interiors, Jane Rockett and Lucy St George of renowned online interiors emporium Rockett St. George share their insights, advice and expertise when it comes to creating a magical, inviting and imaginative home.”
The editorial team at Western Living loves nothing more than a perfectly designed space, place or thing: and we’re here to tell you about it. Email us your pitches at [email protected].
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