Homes & Design

Calgary textile artist Simone Elizabeth Saunders turns a so-called “domestic craft” into velvet-rich portraiture that asks for reverence, eye contact and a little neck tilt.

Landscape architect Saba Farmand hopes residents see East Vancouver’s streets with new eyes as small design choices quietly reshape the neighbourhood.

Forget hiding the washer in a closet. These five smartly designed laundry rooms show how the right layout, storage and finishes can transform a neglected space into one of the best rooms in the house.

Jeffrey Liu transformed a wide-open top floor into two inviting hangout zones, pairing a library nook with a lounge built for game night.

Warning: May cause extreme kitchen envy.

Kavita goes bold in flavour but subdued in design to let the chef’s craft shine.

Relaxing retreats with epic vistas.

Lush Interiors created a three-season patio build by maximizing space above a garage.

Filled with floral patterns, bold colours and natural light, these homes scream spring.

The beloved Victoria design festival returns April 30 to May 3 with 50+ events — including open studios, expert talks and access to spaces that are rarely open to the public.