8 Home Accessories We’re Swooning Over Right Now

Furniture and decor that’s catching our eye this summer.

 Colour Story Arper’s classic Catifa 46 chair (from $360) has a fresh new look for summer, in a new palette of pastels and brights that pairs beautifully with equally colourful leg options. Livingspace, Vancouver, livingspace.com  Angle Management The angular, multi-tiered Vondom Faz planter ($1,248) provides an edgy contrast against lush greenery (and if you can’t keep a shrub alive, it’s just as pretty without). Ginger Jar, Vancouver, gingerjarfurniture.com Against the Grain Though it’s a simple rectangular form, the dynamic mix of grains on the top of Gus Modern’s Tobias coffee table ($750) addsa subtle layer of warmth and interest. Chester Fields, Victoria. chester-fields.com; Fullhouse Modern, Vancouver, fullhousemodern.com Black and White and Chic All Over House Doctor’s textured vases (from $60) blend two hot trends—tactile finishes and bold patterns—in an even hotter black-and-white palette. Fullhouse Modern, Vancouver, fullhousemodern.com Night Light The sleek Alf Italia Tivoli bed (from $1,500) integrates a built-in, softly glowing backlight between two layers of grey oak headboard: perfect for when you want to finish just one more chapter while your partner gets some shut-eye. Inspiration Furniture, Vancouver, inspirationfurniture.ca Simply Sophisticated A minimalist design by Jens Fager belies the innovation behind the Muuto Grain lamp ($215)—the pendant light is made from bamboo fibres and polypropylene. Espace D, Vancouver, espacedonline.com What a Dish Though Alessi is often known for its clever or intricate designs (we’re looking at you, Anna G. corkscrew), the pretty, muted Tonale dishware collection (from $20) shows that the Italian design company can do simplicity with just as much skill. Gabriel Ross, Victoria, grshop.com; Vancouver Special, Vancouver, vanspecial.comGet Connected The Jetsons wish they had it so good. The ultra-futuristic Jenn-Air Connected wall oven (from $4,850) has its own app to pre-heat, turn off or check cooking status from afar. Trail Appliances, across the West, trailappliances.com More: Design items to further modernize your home