In Sink

The Iva concrete basin (from $3,705) from Kast's new canvas collection has a corrugated surface pattern and recessed vanity areas; It's a sturdy spot to get your clean on. royalflushboutique.ca

Anything Goes

The Universal throw ($65) by Vancouver brand One Wednesday can be used for cuddles or clothes: the ethically sourced, hand-loomed Turkish cotton throw is a blanket and scarf in one. onewednesdayshop.com

Simple Squared

The Fera nesting tables (small $90, large $180) are a good fit€”for each other, and for most rooms. Their no-frills matte design and sturdy powder-coated steel is perfectly practical. roominorder.com

Hang Out

Elevate your organizing with Patrick Séha's Piano wall-mounted organizer (from $2,750). The solid wood organizer has folding hooks for all your essentials: clothes, WL magazines and wine bottles. resourcefurniture.com

Bright Balance

Designer Michael Anastassiades was inspired to create the IC Lights outdoor floor lamp (from $2,095) for Flos while watching a short film about a juggler; the blown glass sphere poised on the stone stem is reminiscent of a ball balancing on a juggler's hand. informinteriors.com

Green Eating

These mixing bowls (small $23, medium $32, large $45) made from Jadeite green glass are serving up vintage vibes€”along with whatever you've eating for dinner. muchandlittle.com

Turn Table

The chic teak legs and glass top on the Gloster X-frame dining table (price upon request) might inspire you to take your next dinner party outside (weather and social distancing permitting). broughaminteriors.com

Strike a Cord

BoConcept's Cord cushions (from $105) were first released last fall, but five fresh new colours (beige, yellow, dusty green, light grey and forest green) are coming in hot for summer. boconcept.com

It's Personal

You can take a seat however you please in Artisan's Mela highback lounge chair (from $4,065)€”It's available in several fabrics and leathers and five different wood types, including walnut, cherry, oak, maple and elm. switzercultcreative.com

No Contest

The Lewis modular outdoor sofa (price upon request) is kicking plastic chairs and scratchy cushions to the curb. Almost indistinguishable from indoor furniture, this custom couch (you decide on the size, fabric and finishing) will give your patio serious street cred. montauksofa.com

Alyssa Hirose

Alyssa Hirose

Alyssa Hirose is a Vancouver-based writer, editor, illustrator and comic artist. Her work has been featured in Vancouver magazine, Western Living, BCBusiness, Avenue, Serviette, Geist, BCLiving, Nuvo, Montecristo, The Georgia Straight and more. Her beats are food, travel, arts and culture, style, interior design and anything dog-related. She publishes a daily autobiographical comic on Instagram at @hialyssacomics.