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    Inside a Modern Bowen Island Family Home Built on a Cliffside

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Modern cantilevered home on Bowen Island cliffside, surrounded by trees
Homes

Inside a Modern Bowen Island Family Home Built on a Cliffside

How a steep, unbuildable lot pushed this design team to think outside the box with a dramatic cantilever that turns constraint into spectacle.

Commercial Design

There Isn’t a Single Nail or Screw in the Central Bar Feature at IDS Vancouver

A collaborative vision by dHKarchitects, AD Projects, Kerrisdale Lumber and artist Brent Comber transforms raw wood and tension into sustainable design.

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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.

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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.

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7 Homes with Beautiful Black Kitchens

See how some of the West’s best designers have embraced the dark side.

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13 Ways to Style Your Bedroom Sitting Area

Find out how to design a bedroom nook that wows.

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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.

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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.

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6 Designer Looks That Will Inspire You to Wallpaper Your Bathroom

In these spaces, paper beats paint.

Selene Aegean Bistro Interior
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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.

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Through inspiring interiors, remarkable architecture and a celebration of a life well lived, Western Living is the definitive source for connecting with the people, places and experiences that make Western Canada an extraordinary place to live. As a champion of our creative community, we shine a spotlight on the talented local designers, celebrated restaurants, unique shops and passionate makers who define Western Canada’s creative landscape.

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