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We revealed the 2026 Western Living Design 25 winners live on stage — watch the highlights from the year's most anticipated design event!

Western Living celebrated the best in Western Canadian design on February 25 — see the photos and meet this year's 25 winners.

See what a curved doorway can do for your space.

Subtle details turn everyday rituals into moments of luxury in this reimagined heritage home by Falken Reynolds Interiors and Donohoe Living Landscapes.

The year’s best in Western Canadian design, from 25 winning rooms and products to the People’s Choice winners.

A smoky blue-grey palette, crisp millwork and soft lighting make this den feel like a chic exhale.

A board-formed concrete fireplace anchors an open-air kitchen with Mount Baker views on Galiano Island.

Terracotta walls, sculptural lighting and birch curves turn a dental visit into something almost relaxing.

A child’s stacking habit becomes a sculptural stone-and-glass lamp, made to mix and match materials.

A floating, powder-coated aluminum armoire makes the drop zone fun, flexible and kid-reachable.

A dusty-rose vestibule and asymmetrical arch give this powder room the kind of entrance it deserves.

A 16-foot island and forest-green lighting bring new flow and parkland colour to a cedar-framed 1976 home.

A former horse stable becomes a quietly luxurious foyer, complete with a wood stove, courtyard doors and hayloft stairs.

A secret room in Calgary’s Elbow Park turns pistachio, emerald and lily-pad pattern into a moody escape hatch.

Rounded blue arches and a translucent orange top capture ocean-sunrise calm in a playful, bio-resin table.

In Deep Cove, a sculptural living room pairs panoramic views with a mirror-sheen plaster ceiling.

Part ocean reef, part eclipse, this ceramic sconce plays a clever trick with light and texture.

Moody green cabinetry and warm brass details turn this pantry into the coziest workhorse in the house.

An elevated washer-dryer, pull-out shelf and drying closet make this laundry room feel surprisingly civilized.

A fastener-free IDS bar proves friction, straps and smart stacking can be the whole structural plan.

Clean lines, natural light and brick-grounded warmth shape a great room made for family life and entertaining.

A two-storey timber curtain wall turns the entry into a light-filled volume, with pendants floating overhead.

A heritage constraint sparks a standout home office, anchored by a restored mantel and saturated colour.

A Granville Island–made pendant that reads like a timepiece, recording movement in wood grain and pattern.

Bent walnut “seeds” and brass screens turn light into the main event, with forms that feel in motion.

Best room and best product, chosen by you and revealed Feb. 25 at Livingspace.

A Main Street cocktail lounge channels Saigon’s nhậu culture with rattan glow, jade stone and a little danger.

A statement pegboard and hard-working storage turn this mud room into the home’s smartest landing strip.

A gravel patch becomes a courtyard dining room, anchored by a sculptural stair-ramp made for everyone.

An elevator-inspired wine tower rises beside the stairs, turning storage into a sculptural showpiece.

Downdraft ventilation and no pendants keep this Pemberton kitchen focused on views, stone and millwork.

With influences from dreamy destinations like Paris, Jaipur and Las Vegas, these homes have abroad appeal.

Make awkward angles, odd windows and tiny footprints work harder with real-world moves from local design pros.

Furry friends are part of the family—and these projects are about creating a space for them, too.

Sometimes the best design details can be found underfoot.

Christina Smith’s sculptural shelves and swooping chairs bring a soft, playful spirit to one of design’s toughest materials.

A vacation getaway designed by Covet Interiors becomes home for a travel-loving couple.

The colour of good fortune in Lunar New Year tradition, red is said to ward off evil spirits and welcome vitality. Pair it with neutrals like white, ivory and grey for fiery confidence at home.

Traditional tiramisu gets turned on its head in "My New Indian Kitchen", forgoing coffee and infusing ladyfingers with spiced Indian chai.

Starters, mains and desserts to make for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.

Knight Varga Interiors couldn’t erase an awkward plumbing column, so they highlighted it with teal fan tile, raised the too-low vanity and finished with lush Ellie Cashman wallpaper for maximum wow in a tiny space.

Three easy hosting tips for a warm Lunar New Year.

From salmon to short ribs (with a little spice in the mix), these three bottles keep your pairings cohesive by sticking to one through-line: bubbles.

The recipients of numerous Michelin accolades and Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, the Nguyen family are practically royalty within Vancouver’s culinary scene—and they also know how to throw a really great Lunar New Year party.

Mera Studio Architects nails the resort-at-home brief with a marble-clad arch, a freestanding tub as the focal point and warm oak plus textured “kit-kat” tiles that keep the whole room from feeling cold.

A Lunar New Year–ready canh chua with wild B.C. salmon, tomato broth, dill, lime and Anh and Chi chilli fish sauce for a bright, festive kick.

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Designer Peter Wilds leans into nine-foot ceilings with vertical patterns, an extra-long mirror and big, functional lighting, proving drama and practicality can share a sink.

Take your home’s style to new heights (literally).

Herschel's Lyndon Cormack partnered with Vancouver's Glasfurd and Walker to launch Typical, a new home goods line with a signature stretchy towel

In this Vancouver primary bath, designer Kelly Deck layers classic marble and traditional millwork with fixtures made to patina, so the room keeps getting better (and more lived-in) with time.

Instead of fighting the mirror-in-the-wrong-place problem, Mera Studio Architects treated the window like part of the vanity, kept the daylight and leaned into curves, off-centre styling and richly textured finishes.

A prep table that’s not an island, a bold blue moment, a U-shaped hosting hub, condo-friendly bulkheads, traditional materials that fake “original” and lighting that makes everything look expensive.

Andrea Jae Studio shows how natural light, dimmable LEDs and light-reflecting paint make muted pink millwork and slat details glow all day.

Instead of “squaring the rhombus,” designer Juli Hodgson let the room’s dramatic sloped ceiling lead, layering in warm white oak, a privacy-smart window and a steam shower built for actual lounging.

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Audi’s all-new redesigned 2026 Q3 brings together progressive design, advanced technology and dynamic performance, setting a new standard for what driving can feel like.

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Alykhan Velji Designs shows how period-inspired hardware, reeded glass and classic brick details can bridge a heritage home and a contemporary addition.

Designer Danielle Molnar reveals a condo-smart bulkhead move that conceals essential water lines while blending seamlessly into the upper cabinetry and millwork.

Five hours alone on a remote floating sauna—what could go wrong? Nothing, as it turns out.

Designer Suzanne Tetrault of Studio Felix shares why a U-shaped island is the ultimate hosting layout, with twin sinks, storage and seating that doesn’t crowd the cook.

A Lunar New Year 2026 centrepiece: sweet soy and black pepper short ribs, cast-iron seared and served with herbs and bird’s eye chili.

These spaces are lit.

A quick Lunar New Year 2026 side: gai lan stir-fried with ginger, garlic and sweet soy, then finished with a glossy chilli oil drizzle.

Designer Kelly Deck shows how one confident blue choice can anchor a kitchen, then traditional details and modern pieces keep it feeling timeless.

Finding calm and healing in B.C.’s Squamish Valley.

Designer Kyla Bidgood keeps a 1920s-inspired Oak Bay kitchen functional with a freestanding worktable that feels true to the home.

Harrison Hot Springs’ waters and natural wonders are best enjoyed in the off-season.

There’s no dead air at Heritage Restaurant and Bar thanks to food and design that spark conversation.

Sweet and savoury quick breads to satisfy every palate.

The B.C mountain town’s latest French-inspired eatery, Lorette Brasserie, from Jay and James Paré was envisioned by restaurant design stalwart King Design Group.

A Lunar New Year 2026 seafood centrepiece: B.C. Dungeness crab with egg noodles

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