Western Living Magazine
Protected: The Rise of Custom Canadian-Made Furniture in West Coast Design
6 Homes with Globally Inspired Interiors
6 Bathroom Design Tips for 2026
Vancouver Chef Vikram Vij’s Indian Chai Tiramisu (A Coffee-Free Twist on the Classic)
9 Dishes That Are Perfect for Date Night at Home
How Vancouver’s Amélie Nguyen of Anh and Chi Hosts Lunar New Year at Home
Protected: 5 Reasons to Visit Osoyoos This Spring
Tofino’s Floating Sauna Turned Me Into a Sauna Person
A Wellness Getaway in Squamish Valley: Off-Grid Yurts, Sauna Cycles and River Calm
“Why Don’t Towels Stretch?” Herschel Co-Founder’s New Home Goods Brand Rethinks the Towel
Audi Elevates the Compact Luxury SUV
New and Noteworthy: 10 Fresh Home Design Finds for Winter 2026
Entries Are Now Open for the 2026 Designers of the Year Awards!
Designers of the Year Frequently Asked Questions
Photos: The Western Living Design 25 Finalists Party
No matter what your colour palette, texture plays an important role in creating a cozy and welcoming space. Look for lush knits, felted wool and soft shearling to warm up the cool seasons.
1. Dream WeaverHandwoven California rug ($3,200) by East India Carpets. eastindiacarpets.com2. Soft TouchDusty beige shearling leather chair ($2,500) and ottoman ($1,450) by Lee Industries. broughaminteriors.com3. In StitchesCanvas pillow ($560) by Charlotte Lancelot for Gan Rugs. livingspace.com4. Cut a RugBison rug (from $3,000) by Providence Wood Bison. litchfieldtheshop.com5. Neat FeetChilote House Shoes ($80) by Chilote Shoes. litchfieldtheshop.com6. Custom ContentHand-knit, made-to-order felted wool blanket ($1,300) by Tarja Yuill for Connection Knits. stylegarage.com7. The DishKhup bowl ($90) by Bibol. espacedonline.com
The editorial team at Western Living loves nothing more than a perfectly designed space, place or thing: and we’re here to tell you about it. Email us your pitches at [email protected].
Are you over 18 years of age?