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Transform your space this July with vibrant patio finds, standout lighting and bold statement pieces you'll obsess over.
You could get a seat cushion for the Tom Dixon Groove patio chair ($378) but then you’d miss out on seeing all the stylish, Art Deco-inspired ridges. gabrielross.com
Who doesn’t love a little candlelight? Right now the Fatboy Flamtastique lantern ($149) can light up the patio table after sunset; in a few months, bring the modern oil lamp indoors for a cozy winter ambiance. vanspecial.com
Even if you’re not jet-setting to Italy this summer, this generously sized Gabrielle Paris striped Weekend bag ($90) will tote the Euro-chic vibes to the beach. cocomain.ca
Italian ceramic artist Rina Menardi has been creating beautiful, sculptural vessels for two decades now—her handmade Anime collection (from $2,450) features slouchy, sensual pieces. providehome.com
Ikea just dropped its first Stockholm collection in seven years. The pleasantly curvy modular sofa (from $2,590 for a three-seater configuration) was worth the wait. ikea.ca
Bocci’s new 141 light ($1,474) echoes the DNA of the brand’s first (endlessly beloved) 14 pendant lamp; this time, a single-action glass pouring process creates an organic, petal-like shape. inform.ca
The hand-woven, hand-knotted Salsa Moda wool rug by Paulig ($595) features the same pattern on both sides: flip it to reduce wear and tear. fullhousemodern.com
Article’s Keyla black stripe pouf ($179) is proof that you can be all things to all people: the elegant mixed-stripe finish would be just as at home in a coastal-chic space as it would a modern one. article.com
With all the tariff talk, there’s never been a better excuse to buy some beautiful local ceramics. These mixed-glaze New Wave mugs ($50) from Canadian studio Night Shift will do nicely. gatley.ca
Gozney’s Dome pizza oven ($2,699) heats up to 500ºC to cook your pies in just 60 seconds—but don’t you wish it took longer so you could admire its chic design? livingspace.com
Vancouver designer Gillian Segal teamed up with Moe’s Home for the company’s first ever designer collab, and the result is pieces like this ’90s-inspired Sartoria dining table in black granite ($4,099) with jute-wrapped pentagonal legs. moeshome.com
Must-know resources for outfitting your home right.
For over a decade, Kit has been a Calgarian’s go-to for real-deal modern furniture. Source pieces from all-star modernist design brands like Carl Hansen, Cassina, Flos, Knoll and Herman Miller (to name just a few). 739 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com
Bring your own containers to stock up on earth-friendly cleaning products from the bulk refill stations here, then peruse other green goods like pretty wooden scrub brushes, patterned beeswax wraps and chic storage containers. 3718 Main St., Vancouver, thesoapdispensary.com
The boutique in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood is chockablock with specialty ceramics from independent artists and beautifully curated functional objects from global designers—and it hosts workshops, too, for arts like weaving and flower arranging. 2076 W 4th Ave., Vancouver, figurelecture.com
This recipe originally appeared in the July/August 2025 print issue of Western Living magazine. Subscribe now and get the print edition delivered FREE to your door.
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]
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