Home Is Where the Seat Is

Kate Duncan Cooper stool in mixed wood, shown in three finishes

Past Designer of the Year Kate Duncan may not live on the West Coast anymore, but her mixed wood, multi-purpose Cooper stool ($2,900) reminds us of the coastal wilderness all the same. kateduncan.ca

Bright Lights

Bocci 118p light in bronze glass on white background

Bocci’s new 118p light (from $1,350) is crafted by blowing molten glass into a steel cage—but that industrial process yields results that are compellingly organic. livingspace.com

 

Hail, Caesar

Cattelan Italia Caesar marble half moon coffee tableThe Caesar coffee table ($6,719) from Cattelan Italia nods to historic Roman columns but, nestled in a contemporary metal base, it’s perfectly at home in a modern setting. inspirationfurniture.ca

Wonder Walls

Odette wallpaper by Kelly Deck in blue and cream, styled with vases and flowers

We’ve long been superfans of Vancouver designer Kelly Deck and her impeccable knack for heritage style; with the launch of her new wallpaper studio, Odette, we can surround ourselves with her great taste, one historically inspired wallpaper roll (from $375) at a time. odettehome.com

On the Bench

Nanimarquina multicoloured pouf shaped like a folded rug on white background

This Nanimarquina multicoloured pouf ($2,121) has a playful form that emulates a folded rug; it’s so popular that Victoria furniture showroom Gabriel Ross can barely keep it in stock. grshop.com

Orange You Glad

Miniforms Bonbon table in a modern interior

The curved shape of the Miniforms Bonbon table ($13,350) is striking even if you don’t go for the blood-orange lacquer option (though we love the vibrant colour paired with a black-and-white marble top). annestarr.ca

New Dimension

Matthew McCormick Ova lights in fuchsia hanging as glowing discs

Matthew McCormick—a past Designer of the Year—continues to light up our lives with his new Ova collection. Hang the colourful, glowing discs (from $1,250 each) in multiples from the ceiling for an ethereal cascade effect. providehome.com

Good Nights

Lost Coast organic cotton duvet cover styled on a bed

This Lost Coast organic cotton duvet cover ($476 for a queen) from Vancouver Island brand Resthouse features an intricate diamond-and-stripe pattern that’s nautical enough for the cabin but sophisticated enough for home. resthousesleep.com

Lounge Lizard

Ligne Roset Sandra sofa on white background

Consider Ligne Roset’s perfectly slouchy Sandra sofa (from $6,130) to be the iconic Togo’s grown-up cousin. livingspace.com

THE DIRECTORY

Must-know resources for outfitting your home right.

For Illumination Inspiration

Lightform (Vancouver)
Lightform’s stunning new showroom in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant takes its inspiration from chic shops in Milan: every vignette showcasing their extensive modern lighting collections (think Lee Broom, Roll and Hill and more) is designed to help you experience just how each design would feel at home. Watch for their first bespoke lighting collection with local darlings Barter this spring.
205 W 5th Ave.
lightformshop.com

 

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For Dramatic Door Options

Varsa Windows and Doors (White Rock, B.C.)
Though the new showroom in White Rock, B.C., is shiny and chic, the most impressive things here are what you can’t see: namely, the hidden, high-tech mechanisms and hardware that help Varsa’s product lines achieve top performance. Test out the latest lift-and-slide, bi-fold and pivot options firsthand.
3020 King George Blvd.
varsa.ca

 

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For Small-Space Solutions

Resource Furniture (Calgary, Vancouver)
Nothing is as it seems at Resource. Console tables become dining tables for 12; bookshelves fold down to reveal hidden queen-sized beds; bunks for the kids disappear into the walls. For anyone trying to make a small place work, these multifunctional products are a smart (and stylish) way to reclaim square footage.
3413 8 St. SE, Calgary;
1636 W. 2nd Ave., Vancouver;
resourcefurniture.com

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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]