1. Luxury Hand-Knotted Rug Inspired by Koi Ponds

Go for gold with this Jan Kath Doto rug (pricing on request), hand-knotted from wool, silk and nettle and inspired by the shimmering waters of a koi pond at golden hour. jan-kath.com


2. A Portable Outdoor Lamp That Goes Anywhere

Trot around the house with the rechargeable Santa and Cole Cestita Alubat lamp ($1,155) lighting your way, or bring it outside to illuminate your next patio party (the durable aluminum frame and sealed plastic globe can weather any weather). lightformshop.com


3. Handmade Vases from Recycled Magazines

As if there wasn’t enough to love about magazines already, Obakki now stocks artfully textured handmade papier-mâché vases (from $78), crafted from recycled publications by a women-led artisan collective in Mbabane, Eswatini. obakki.com


4. A Deep-Seated Outdoor Lounge Chair for Summer Reading

The Unopiù Les Arcs outdoor armchair ($7,226) features a unique backrest made from arching ropes— and, more importantly, a super-deep seat that’s perfect for curling up with a book in the sun. arkinteriors.ca


5. A Rocking Sofa Designed for Maximum Comfort

In case the cushy Roche Bobois Script sofa ($11,190) with its double-depth backrests wasn’t nap-inducing enough, they’ve also designed it with a rocking mechanism. Snooze city (that’s a compliment). roche-bobois.com


6. The Stylish Garden Hose with a Lifetime Warranty

Goodland’s Everlasting garden hose ($155) isn’t just a garden tool with pleasing aesthetics, it’s also one with a lifetime warranty. hellogoodland.com


7. A Sculptural Modular Pendant Light Made in Canada

Interior designer Louis Duncan-He couldn’t find the lights he wanted at the price point his clients needed—so he started a new lighting brand, Distinctive Living, and launched the sculptural, modular Naij Natura pendant lamp ($1,850). distinctive-living.ca

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8. The Iconic Chair and Ottoman That Forms a Perfect Sphere

Photo by Lorenzo Cappellini

Acerbis has brought back the clever Palla chair and ottoman ($8,835): it was first launched in 1969, and the pieces tuck together neatly to create an upholstered orb. livingspace.com


9. A Limited-Edition Pink Bathroom Faucet with Vintage Appeal

To honour Baril’s original bathroom faucet, the vintage-y, powder-coated Archive 40 fixture ($1,000) is back with a pretty in pink limited-edition release. robinsonco.ca


10. A Cozy Lounge Chair Inspired by Mountain Peaks

Designer Rafa García was allegedly inspired by mountain peaks for his Alpino by Sancal armchair ($3,655), but you could easily assume a cozy draped blanket was actually the muse here. robertpashukarchitecture.com


11. A Designer Ping-Pong Table for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Whether you liked Marty Supreme or not, ping-pong mania is upon us—and we’d love to pick up a paddle alongside the RS Barcelona You and Me monochrome table (from $8,050), designed for indoor or outdoor use and kitted out with a concealed storage drawer. bydade.com


The Directory

Must-know resources for outfitting your home right.

Photo credit: omgitssmall.com

For Small-Scale Style:

OMG It’s Small (North Vancouver)

The North Vancouver shop specializes in small-space furniture with big design cred. Find multifunctional pieces (storage benches galore!), sleek sofas and transforming furniture designed at just the right scale for your condo. 388 Lynn Ave., North Vancouver, omgitssmall.com

For Cookware Essentials:

Ming Wo (Vancouver)

Everything you need for prepping, hosting or cleaning-up-while-a-little-tipsy is under one roof here at this compact kitchenware shop: Riedel glassware, Chilewich placemats, Bodum milk frothers and racks of Danica Swedish dishcloths to brighten up your sink. 2170 W 4th Ave., Vancouver, mingwo.ca

For a Made-in-Canada Sofa:

Country Living Furniture (Calgary)

Though it’s called Country Living, the locally made furniture at this Calgary store skews more transitional than rustic. Casual, elegant pieces are designed and manufactured right here in Canada from ethically sourced solid materials. 3919 A Richmond Rd. SW, Calgary, countrylivingfurnishings.com

Stacey McLachlan

Stacey McLachlan

Stacey is a senior editor at Western Living magazine, as well as editor-in-chief of sister publication Vancouver magazine. She loves window shopping on the job: send your home accessories and furniture recommendations over to [email protected]