1. Colourful Throw Pillows

It’s every designer’s not-so-secret secret: throw pillows are a cheap and cheerful way to give your space an upgrade. These graphic Sophie Home knotted knit pillows ($85) will do the trick. thecoastgoods.ca

2. Sculptural Walnut Candle Holders 

We don’t mind the long nights so much when a flame is flickering. All the better if our tapers are held high by beautiful vessels like these Moroccan-made walnut candleholders ($68 each) sourced by Obakki. obakki.com

3. A Minimal Copper Faucet

Fantini’s AF/21 faucet ($4,820) has a sleek, minimalist shape; in a matte copper finish, its sculptural essence is emphasized all the more. cantubathrooms.com

4. Cool Office Chair 

Edmonton’s Division 12 has found a niche creating cool seating for commercial spaces… but there’s no reason the new Bitsi rolling chair ($715) couldn’t slide beautifully into your home office design. division12.com

5. A One-of-a-Kind Swivel Armchair

The trumpet-shaped base of the Molteni&C Linea armchair (from $8,200) swivels to allow you to survey the room in comfort and style. livingspace.com

6. Artsy Suspension Lighting

This Grand Bouquet suspension light (from $3,814) from Montreal brand Tibo takes inspiration from both flower petals and butterfly wings, and looks light as air. lightformshop.com

7. Rugs That Look Like Art

Spring may be months away, but this vibrant hand-tufted Volver rug ($14,390) designed by filmmaker Pedro Almódovar for Roche Bobois is fully in bloom. roche-bobois.com

8. Trendy Tomato-Scented Hand Soap

Rumours are swirling that “tomato leaf” is the new it scent for toiletries. This hydrating liquid soap from Loewe ($110) will keep hands squeaky clean and on-trend. holtrenfrew.com

9. A Cozy Muted Gold Sofa

The sturdy frame of the Wendelbo Kite sofa ($6,895) holds the oh-so nappable cushions neatly in place—we love the Dirty Gold colourway for a neutral with warmth. fullhousemodern.com

10. A Bold, Blocky, Versatile Stool

There’s something so pleasing about the simple (yet versatile!) form of the Heller Vignelli cube ($430). The indoor-or-outdoor side-table-slash-stool is chunky and cheerful and available in vibrant colours like citron and celadon. grshop.com

The Directory

Must-know resources for outfitting your home right.

For Getting Your Life Together: Arrietty Home

Arrietty’s neat showroom on Victoria’s Fort Street showcases products for “organizing, simplifying and beautifying your space.” And if you need somewhere to stow all of your pretty new things, get the staff to help you design a custom Moebe modular shelf unit—they’re the exclusive Canadian retailer of the Danish brand. 813 Fort St., Victoria

For Oldies but Goodies: Scott Landon Antiques

Spotted a great antique in a home feature in this magazine? Odds are, the designer sourced it from Surrey’s Scott Landon, whose shop is a veritable treasure trove. Need a 1940s gilded mirror from Palm Beach, or a set of 1920 French doors? He’s got you covered. 105–2567 192 St., Surrey

For the Biggest Modern Brands: Dwell Modern

The Alberta showrooms (one in Edmonton, the other in Calgary) showcase a who’s who of modern European design brands: Cassina, Cappellini, Calligaris… and that’s just the studios that start with the letter C. Find the perfect low-slung modernist sofa here, or just a little inspiration. 10549 124 St., Edmonton; 701 11 Ave. SW, Calgary

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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]