Stores This New Vancouver Floral Shop Is Collaborating with Other Local Makers—Including Chocolatiers
British Columbia Tofino’s Middle Beach Lodge: A Secluded Escape on Vancouver Island’s Rugged Coast Rustic cabins, oceanfront decks and a no-distractions setting make this longtime Tofino retreat a place to reset—whether you’re chasing waves, sunsets or quiet reflection.
Recipes Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque with Kale Salsa A silky, flavour-packed bisque topped with crisp kale salsa makes this recipe a standout for cozy nights or dinner guests.
British Columbia Add Arts and Culture to Your Fall Okanagan Itinerary Sponsored Content Kelowna and its surrounding region come alive in the fall with unique arts and culture events, exhibits, performances and more.
Kitchens More Than Modern: How Bosch Kitchen Appliances Enhance Form and Function in a Whistler Home Sponsored Content Bosch’s smart appliances elevate the functionality of this modern kitchen while seamlessly integrating into a Whistler home design by LRD Studio.
British Columbia Hello, Ladysmith: A Coastal Getaway Worth the Detour The town of Ladysmith is where you’ll find delicious food, local art and a laidback vibe that’s perfect for a city detox.
Recipes Recipe: Mustard Fish Curry Halibut meets mustard and turmeric in a Bengali-inspired curry that’s bold yet comforting.
Recipes Recipe: Green Ricotta Gnudi al Forno Pillowy ricotta dumplings baked in a rich bacon mushroom sauce—comfort food with an Italian twist.
WL Design 25 5 Reasons to Enter the WL Design 25 Our third annual competition celebrates the best rooms and products across Western Canada. Get your entries in by September 30!
Designers These Winning Residential Designs All Use The Same Sustainable, Low-Carbon “Timber” Urbanarium’s “Decoding Timber Towers” design competition just awarded three innovative residential and mixed use design solutions that use mass timber.
Kitchens 5 Smart Strategies for a Kitchen That Blends Beauty and Everyday Living Sponsored Content These must-follow steps can transform a generic kitchen into a jaw-dropping, functional space that will stand the test of time.
Events This Calgary Design Duo’s Annual Walk for the Food Bank Now Includes a Dance Party Paul and Doug Lavoie have raised over $700,000 with TheWalk.ca—and created a new tradition for Thanksgiving weekend.
Designer of the Year Photos: Party Pics from the 2025 Designers of the Year Awards You looked good, party people.
British Columbia Yellow Point Lodge: A Timeless Vancouver Island Escape Yellow Point Lodge is abundant in charm and value—making it all the more precious to score a reservation.
Recipes Recipe: Bloody Mary Minestrone A hearty twist on minestrone with vodka, horseradish and plenty of comfort in every spoonful.
Home Offices 6 More Stylish Home Offices Getting work done is easy in these beautiful and functional spaces.
Designer of the Year Introducing the 2025 WL Designers of the Year Eight winners, your People’s Choice favourites and two new Hall of Famers—see who’s shaping Western Canada’s design future.
Industrial Design Industrial Designer of the Year 2025: Annaka Hoelk Through translucent forms and thoughtful function, Annaka Hoelk designs pieces that gently invite beauty—and joy—into the rituals of daily life.
Architectural Design WL Architects of the Year 2025: MA+HG Architects Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko, the duo behind MA+HG, refuse to give in to preconceived notions of what a building must be.
Interior Design Interior Designer of the Year 2025: Kyla Bidgood Kyla Bidgood—principal of Victoria interior design studio Bidgood—fulfills her design destiny.
Maker WL Maker of the Year 2025: Andrea Copp Ceramics Ceramicist Andrea Copp celebrates resilience and change through her sculptural work.
Furniture Design Furniture Designer of the Year 2025: Marrimor Objects When you find your creative match—like the duo behind Marrimor Objects—the result is furniture in which playful meets practical, and good design becomes something greater
Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Arthur Erickson Memorial Award 2025: Laura Killam Architecture Laura Killam Architecture brings thoughtful design to remote properties on the West Coast.
Fashion Design Fashion and Jewellery Designer of the Year 2025: Andrea Blais Designer Andrea Blais’s fine metal and stone pieces truly say something about each of their wearers—and it’s that emotional attunement to her clients that makes her pieces stand out.
Ones to Watch WL Designers of the Year 2025: Ones to Watch Meet the up-and-coming talents making waves in Western Canadian design.
WL People's Choice Awards Meet the 2025 WL People’s Choice Winners Thousands of votes, dozens of standout projects—these are the designers and designs you crowned the 2025 People’s Choice winners.
Robert Ledingham Memorial Award Robert Ledingham Memorial Award 2025: &Daughters This year’s Emerging Interior Designers of the Year, Vancouver design studio &Daughters, build on an unassuming family legacy.
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.
Recipes Not Sure What to Make for Dinner This Week? Try One of These Savoury Tarts Simple, light and tasty recipes to add to your meal plan.
food & wine 3 Farm Markets in Kelowna for the Whole Family to Visit This Fall Sponsored Content Find the best of Kelowna's fall harvest at these must-visit farm spots.
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.
Restaurants A Foodie’s Fall Favourites in Kelowna Sponsored Content Everywhere you'll want to eat fresh meals and enjoy smooth sips (that mostly aren't wine) this fall in Kelowna.
Wine Your 2025 Kelowna Fall Winery Picks for Every Occasion Sponsored Content A fall wine tour in Kelowna is always a good idea. Here's a ready-made itinerary of the region's must-visit wineries.
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.
WL Design 25 Entries for Western Living’s 2026 WL Design 25 Awards Are Now Open! Will your project be among the 25 winners this year?
shopping 12 Trendy Home Pieces to Instantly Elevate Your Space Curated picks—from sculptural lamps to squishy carafes—for the design-obsessed.
Western Living Design Icons Announcing Our 2025 Western Living Design Icons Patkau Architects and Paul Lavoie Interior Design are the iconic designers inducted into our Western Living Hall of Fame for 2025.
Western Living Design Icons Western Living Design Icons 2025: Patkau Architects John and Patricia Patkau of Patkau Architects are Western Canada’s quiet—and prolific—geniuses next door.
Western Living Design Icons Western Living Design Icon 2025: Paul Lavoie Calgary designer Paul Lavoie’s boldly colourful spaces have been bringing joy to both his clients and Western Living readers for over 40 years.
homes & design Photos: Peek Inside 8 Beautiful B.C. Island Homes From breezy cliffside retreats to striking forest cabins.
Drinks 3 Easy, Refreshing Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Sip All Summer From a chic aperitivo to coconut-watermelon blends, these sophisticated mocktails from “Mood Drinks” are summer’s best sips.
Designers Meet Selena Barcenas: The Artist Behind Nemesis Coffee’s New Coffee Cups Her brand, Tasa, is a reminder of her return to creativity.
Recipes 5 Creative Pickle Recipes to Add Tang to Your Table This Summer We’re elevating the backyard barbecue with inventive dishes that showcase the irresistible crunch and tang of pickles.
Stores This New Vancouver Floral Shop Is Collaborating with Other Local Makers—Including Chocolatiers Vancouver-via-Manila floral studio Designer Blooms finds a home for their design in Railtown.
Wine The Crafted in BC Rosés Have Been Released and They’re…Flipping Awesome. Here are 5 Crafted in BC rosés that will kickstart your summer.
Signature Events You’re Invited: Western Living’s 2025 Designers of the Year Awards Party! On September 11, 2025, we'll be celebrating the best and brights in design—join us to meet and greet with the West's best designers!
Designers Mood Board: Designer Amanda Hamilton on the 5 Things That Keep Her Inspired From triathlons to Italian design, here’s what fuels Calgary designer Amanda Hamilton’s creativity, curiosity and style.
food & wine 5 Canadian Pickles You Need to Try: From Spicy Dill to Sweet Mustard Take these pickle recipes to the next-level with a few of our favourite local brands.
Trends In Living Colour: Lovely Lilac Soft, sophisticated and surprisingly modern—here’s how to elevate your space with lovely lilac tones.
Recipes 8 Chilled Dishes for Sweltering Summer Days Because turning on the oven is the last thing we want to do right now.
Judges Introducing the Judges for the 2025 Western Living Designers of the Year Awards PLUS Tickets are on sale now to celebrate the winners of our 2025 Designers of the Year, announced live on September 11, 2025!
Homes This Renovated Duplex Has a Built-In Bunny Hutch in the Dining Room Designer Sharon Hollingsworth’s eye for detail creates a comfortable space for all—including her pet bunny Clubber.
Events Pacific Autism Family Network Launches LEGO® Landmark “Brick-by-Brick” Design Challenge Sponsored Content What do LEGO® bricks, B.C. landmarks and meaningful inclusion have in common?
Homes Home Tour: This Gorgeous Remote Cabin Took Just Two Days to Build House of Teeth founder Sean Sikorski and Chadd Andre’s prefab abode by Daria Sheina Studio is a low-impact sanctuary on Keats Island, high above Howe Sound.
homes & design 7 Cool Design Tricks to Get Heatwave-Ready How to embrace summer without compromising style (or melting).
Designers CBC Just Launched a Show for Design Buffs—and We Love It Already Watch talented industrial designers from Western Canada bring their projects to life on CBC On Design
Commercial Design Inside Booyah Bagels: Red Deer’s Cheeky, Retro-Inspired Bagel Shop Booyah Bagels gives Red Deer foodies (and designophiles) something to chew on.
Trends 10 Home Decor Essentials for a Stylish Summer 2025 Transform your space this July with vibrant patio finds, standout lighting and bold statement pieces you'll obsess over.
Recipes Recipe: I’m Not Your Baby Channel your inner Andy Sachs with this chic, alcohol-free aperitivo inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada".
Recipes Recipe: Umbrella Bella A refreshing, alcohol-free coconut cocktail perfect for lazy summer afternoons.
Recipes Recipe: Watermelon and Paneer Masala with Spicy Vinaigrette This sweet and spicy salad is made for summer, from the upcoming cookbook by Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and Jennifer Muttoo
Homes Trade Secrets: Inside a Clever Vancouver Basement Reno That’s Equal Parts Chill and Cheers Measured Architecture transforms a busy family basement into a sleek hideaway that’s ready for movie nights, playdates and grown-up drinks.
Recipes Recipe: Devilled Beet-Pickled Eggs Tangy beet-pickled eggs get a crunchy twist—your new favourite summer party snack is here.
homes & design 4 Ways to Incorporate Earthy Reds into Your Home How to embrace the colour with furniture, feature walls, cabinetry and flooring.
British Columbia Local Getaway: Why Nelson, B.C., Is the Small Town You’ll Want to Move To With plenty of urban charms packed into just a few blocks, this Kootenay-region town might just have you dreaming of small-town living.
Designers Ones to Watch: Calgary’s Mera Studio Architects Gives Old Spaces New Soul Design duo Tara Marshall and Meghan Bannon prove that mid-century design is more relevant than ever— especially when paired with a fresh retail experience.
Events Catch This Architectural Photographer’s Show Before It Wraps Andrew Latreille’s Crossover exhibit takes him outside of the home and into the forest
Homes Windows and doors shed light on green building projects Sponsored Content Energy conservation and occupant health benefits are two ways windows and doors can green up your projects
Commercial Design 5 Stunning Restaurants Designed by Ste. Marie Peek inside Elio Volpe, Maxine’s and more.