Western Living Magazine
6 Bathroom Design Tips for 2026
The Room: Pet Project
6 Rooms with Area Rugs That Pop
Vancouver Chef Vikram Vij’s Indian Chai Tiramisu (A Coffee-Free Twist on the Classic)
9 Dishes That Are Perfect for Date Night at Home
How Vancouver’s Amélie Nguyen of Anh and Chi Hosts Lunar New Year at Home
Tofino’s Floating Sauna Turned Me Into a Sauna Person
A Wellness Getaway in Squamish Valley: Off-Grid Yurts, Sauna Cycles and River Calm
Local Getaway Guide: A Peaceful Two-Day Itinerary for Harrison Hot Springs
Protected: The Hästens 2000T Is the Bed of All Beds
“Why Don’t Towels Stretch?” Herschel Co-Founder’s New Home Goods Brand Rethinks the Towel
Audi Elevates the Compact Luxury SUV
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
Bring on the early '90s nostalgia.
While there'splenty that's very early-'90s about this colourful kitchenthe smoked-glass refrigerator, the short backsplash, the bold pattern, the industrial-inspired shelvingthe angular cabinets still feel compelling and relevant today.
The space was designed by architect Gordon Filewych for the firm Jenkins and Sturgess (which would later become Sturgess Architecturea stalwart in WL over the years), and was inspired by the artwork of homeowner Douglas Fraser: heavy black outlines that frame large chunks of colour. And those cabinets? When the homeowners couldnt decide on pulls, the architect devised the diagonal door cuts with triangular cut-outs.
Anicka Quin is the editor-in-chief of Western Living magazine and the VP of Content for Canada Wide Media. If you've got a home design you'd like to share with Western Living, drop her a line at [email protected]
Are you over 18 years of age?