Smoked glass and see-through accessories and lighting inject that trending '70s vibe.

Barely-There Drapery

“People are really loving the airy, ethereal effect that yards of sheer fabric can create,” says Calgary interior designer Reena Sotropa. “Wall-to-wall sheers will finish off a space beautifully without making it feel too stuffy. This, in combination with the soft, diffused light that results, makes sheer drapery a winner.”

Designer Inspo

Design firms McIntyre Bills, Elena Del Bucchia Design and Amanda Hamilton Design demonstrate how sheer drapes diffuse light and add a touch of effortless luxury.

Get the Look: Translucent Texture

“Glass pieces—which will continue to be very popular through 2018—are presented in rich, warm, layered forms.”—Rachel Martinuk, Ste. Marie Art and Design, Vancouver

Smoke on the WaterThis Bilbao coffee table (from $769) is black-grey glass on concrete for effortless cool. boconcept-vancouver.ca

Double BubbleIt’s a marriage of flirty pink tints and sci-fi with Tom Dixon’s Bump series (from $95). informinteriors.com

Nothing to HideWe love the subtle texture of these mouth-blown glass bowls ($385) by German-based Guaxs. providehome.com

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