Trends IDS West: Our Picks for the Best of IDS Vancouver 2025 The biggest design show in Western Canada happens September 25 to 28, 2025—and these are our 'Best in Show' picks.
Commercial Design 5 Beautifully Designed Bars Across Western Canada There's something about a well-designed bar that makes for a beautiful evening—either with friends or alone. Here are a few of our favourites, from East Vancouver all the way to Edmonton.
Kitchens 7 Homes with Beautiful Black Kitchens See how some of the West’s best designers have embraced the dark side.
Designers This Couple Is Redefining Vancouver’s Landscape With Coast Salish and Cross-Cultural Art The husband-and-wife duo of Studio Lauren James brings traditional storytelling to the streets with their modern art installations.
Designers Just Announced: The Winners of the 21st Annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art and Design Among the recipients is Western Living’s Designers of the Year 2022 alum Mario Pao.
Bathrooms 6 Designer Looks That Will Inspire You to Wallpaper Your Bathroom In these spaces, paper beats paint.
Commercial Design Inside Selene: A Pared-Back Greek Restaurant Where Mythology Meets Minimalism &Daughters blends mythology, heritage and a quietly confident palette in this modern Greek restaurant’s design in Vancouver.
Homes Home Tour: How This Rental Apartment Was Transformed into a Beacon of Personal Style Twobytwo Architecture Studio renovated this compact West End apartment in Vancouver with bold colours, custom millwork and curated heirlooms—proving that good design isn’t just for homeowners.
