Recipes Recipe: One-Pan Honey Bourbon Pork Chops with Roasted Pears A simple, flavourful dish to warm up chilly fall evenings
Commercial Design 5 Spaces That Prove Clinics Don’t Have to Look Clinical These health, wellness and medical aesthetics studios look as good as they make you feel.
Real Estate Burnaby’s First Pedestrian-Only Community is Selling this Fall Sponsored Content Discover a world of experience at Brentwood Block, a master plan community by Grosvenor
Commercial Design Great Spaces: Inside Vancouver’s Dear Gus Snack Bar Despite its modest square footage, Dear Gus Snack Bar goes bold with its menu and old school with its design.
Recipes Recipe: The Ultimate Corn Dip Recipe for Entertaining Creamy, earthy corn dip with a zing of chili oil—perfect for your next dinner party!
shopping Fall Finds: Must-Have Homeware for a Seasonal Refresh Freshen up your space this Fall with our top homeware picks, featuring the latest trends in furniture and decor from stores across the West.
Homes Slate & Ash: Serenity in the city Sponsored Content Pennyfarthing's seventh and final chapter in the Cambie Collection history is a refined, elegant, 62-home development on idyllic Ash Street on Vancouver’s West Side
Wine From Farm to Bottle: Explore Local B.C. Wines Beyond the Usual From local vineyards to your table, these unexpected B.C. wines are perfect for embracing a fresh, improvisational approach to pairing.
Trends IDS Vancouver 2024: Design Trends, Exhibitors and Events You Can’t Miss Our picks from the biggest design festival in Western Canada
Entertaining 4 Tips and Tricks to Save Time in the Kitchen During the Back-to-routine Season Sponsored Content Mealtimes are for making memories—cooking, eating and savouring together. Ace the busy season with pro tips from Canadian celebrity chef Ricardo.
Designer of the Year PHOTOS: Party Pics from our 2024 Western Living Designers of the Year Awards Our 17th annual awards party celebrates the very best in design—and we throw a great party too!
Wine Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know About the Upcoming 2024 Bordeaux Release All the fancy bottles land this Saturday, September 28.
Real Estate Made in Italy: Meet Bassano, an intimate village in bustling Brentwood Sponsored Content The first phase in Bassano’s four-tower master plan is a 43-storey tower that provides 318 one- to three-bedroom homes—and it’s selling now.
homes & design 9 Cozy Living Rooms We Want to Hunker Down in This Fall With big comfy couches, plush rugs and fireplaces, these homes are well-equipped for the cooler season.
WL Design 25 Deadline Extended! Entries for Our WL Design 25 Awards Are Open Until September 30 And get ready to celebrate: we're hosting a WL Design 25 awards bash this year!
Furniture Article is open in Vancouver with a gorgeous new store you didn’t know you were craving Sponsored Content If you’re design oriented and style-minded, Article might be your stylish, affordable furniture BFF. Now that’s it’s opened a physical store, we dare you to try and stay away.
Designer of the Year Introducing Western Living’s 2024 Designers of the Year Award Winners The winners of our 17th annual celebration honouring the best designers in Western Canada.
Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Arthur Erickson Memorial Award 2024: BLA Design Group BLA Design Group is building something beautiful on a foundation of high-tech visuals—and a solid, easy friendship.
Ones to Watch WL Designers of the Year 2024: Ones to Watch Keep an eye on these rising design talents from Western Canada.
Furniture Design Furniture Designer of the Year 2024: Ben Barber Furniture designer Ben Barber’s eclectic portfolio covers the minimal, the bold, the natural and the colourful, all while celebrating each material in its most beautiful form.
Industrial Design Industrial Designers of the Year 2024: New Format Studio At New Format Studio, Henry Norris experiments with science and craft to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary designs.
Landscape Design Landscape Designer of the Year 2024: Alexander Suvajac Alexander Suvajac finds ultimate harmony between urban dwellings and the natural environment.
Maker Maker of the Year 2024: BJB Woodshop Edmonton’s BJB Woodshop makes the case for spectacular stairways.
Interior Design Interior Designer of the Year 2024: Sophie Burke Sophie Burke offers a masterclass in thoughtful, Pacific Northwest-influenced design.
Architectural Design Architectural Designer of the Year 2024: Measured Architecture Another year, another win from the perpetually humble, consistently impressive Measured Architecture.
Furniture Design Furniture Designer of the Year 2024: Ffabb Home Celina Dalrymple and Najeeb Dawary of Ffabb Home bring the art of great design to sustainably made furniture.
Robert Ledingham Memorial Award WL Robert Ledingham Memorial Award 2024: Brianna Hughes Edmonton’s Brianna Hughes brings a photographer’s eye and an artist’s touch to the striking, sumptuous spaces she designs.
WL People's Choice Awards WL People’s Choice Award Winners 2024 Announcing the winners of the 2024 WL People's Choice Awards.
Fashion Design Fashion Designer of the Year 2024: Jeanie Andronyk Jeanie Andronyk merges the physical and digital by linking her jewellery to NFTs.
Homes Why Architects Choose Varsa Windows and Doors Glazing Systems Sponsored Content Architects seeking to enhance performance and aesthetic integration of windows and doors in their projects rely on Varsa for innovative, design-savvy and functional solutions.
Homes Trade Secrets: A Whistler Kitchen That’s Rustic Modern Meets Material Magic Designer Lauren Ritz reveals how to achieve Tahoe-inspired rustic charm while keeping your kitchen functional.
WL Photo Contest: Submit Your Best Pet Photos, Make Your Bestie a Star! Plus: the winner receives a $100 Cadillac Fairview gift card!
Appliances Fired Up: 5 Barbecues Perfect for End of Summer Grilling Say goodbye to summer with these five grills—each designed to bring out your inner BBQ pro.
Homes Pamela Anderson’s Ladysmith Home Is a Whimsical, ‘Funky Grandma’ Dream Come True The '90s icon tapped Vancouver design firm Studio Albertazzi for help transforming her six-acre Vancouver Island property into an oasis—with a heavy emphasis on roses and chandeliers.
Recipes 9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Fruits Cherry clafoutis, peach gazpacho and more delicious recipes.
Homes Before and After: Stunning Photos from a Vancouver Beach House Renovation A super-satisfying transformation gallery of a Point Grey reno by Measured Architecture.
Events A New Design Festival Is Coming to Vancouver This September Design Festival Vancouver picks up where Vancouver Design Week left off, with 11 jam-packed days of open studios, home tours and more.
Western Living Design Icons Announcing the 2024 Western Living Design Icons Our brand new award celebrates those iconic designers who have shaped the scene in Western Canada.
Homes Home Tour: A West Vancouver Harbour House With a View Sophie Burke Design creates a home that celebrates both family togetherness and the need for quiet moments of solitude.
Homes Home is Where the Heart is and the Kitchen is the Heart of the Home Sponsored Content Merit Kitchens creates timeless spaces and enhances living areas with custom quality cabinetry.
Bathrooms 5 Designer Looks That Will Convince You to Cover Your Bathroom in Penny Tiles Inspiring ways to use penny tiles in your ensuites and powder rooms.
Survey Survey: What Are You Looking for in a Vacation Rental? Inquiring minds want to know what you're looking for in a summer vacation rental property.
Recipes 6 Recipes for Your End-of-Summer BBQ These six barbecue recipes are perfect for the dog days of summer.
Homes This Stunning North Vancouver Home Has Secret Passageways, Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves and a Sleek, Modern Treehouse A post-and-beam home offers an architect (and family man) a chance to make a decade-long design dream a reality.
shopping Rebellious, Daring and Dramatic: The New Lotus Eletre Sponsored Content Lotus of Vancouver announces Lotus' first electric SUV to arrive in BC this fall, redefining sophisticated performance
homes & design These Homes Have Their Own Wine Rooms—and We’re More Than a Little Jealous When can we move in?
Bedrooms Best Cooling Mattresses in Canada Sponsored Content Sleep soundly with these expert-approved cooling mattress picks
Bedrooms 7 Beautiful Bedrooms with Vaulted Ceilings See how vaulted ceilings can take your bedroom look to new heights.
Canada Wildfire Resource Guide: Essential Links for Live Updates, Personal Preparedness and More Your list of resources to get you through the 2024 wildfire season.
Recipes 5 Perfect Recipes for Your Next Summer Garden Party Enjoy these vibrant summer dishes—from roasted salmon to tender asparagus and zesty citrus desserts—for the perfect alfresco dining spread.
Trends Trendspotting: Highlights from Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2024 Explore the vibrant colours, rich textures and bold patterns that dominated this year’s global furniture design fair.
Homes One20 at 14th + Lonsdale – From mountains to water with community at the centre One20 is a vibrant community of 164 contemporary residences in Central Lonsdale, surrounded by breathtaking views, diverse dining options and a growing, welcoming community
Homes A West Vancouver Manor Gets a Whimsical Makeover Designer Kelly Deck brings a sense of play and charm to a traditional home.
Homes This Lanefab Design House Is Nothing but Net (Zero) A Step 5 house in North Vancouver from Lanefab Design/Build is both sustainably designed and built to handle our ever-evolving climate shifts.
Trends Summer 2024: 12 Trending Home Pieces to Elevate Your Space From clever lighting, elegant seating and unique decor ideas, give your home a summer refresh.
Homes How to Choose a Design Build Company for your High-Performance Home Sponsored Content Experience, curiosity and teamwork are key to a successful team, say the experts at Innotech Windows + Doors
British Columbia Local B.C. Getaway Guide: Hidden Gems on Vancouver Island’s East Coast Flip the script this summer with a getaway that explores the unsung East Coast of Vancouver Island.
Designer of the Year You’re Invited: Grab Your Tickets to the 2024 WL Designers of the Year Awards Party Join us Thursday, September 12, to celebrate the winners—and our design community.
British Columbia Local B.C. Getaway Guide: The Best New Eateries to Try on Your Next Road Trip to Duncan Hit the road with our foodie guide to the freshest roadside dining spots blending farm flavours and town charm in the Cowichan Valley.
Recipes Recipe: Crispy Crushed Potatoes Turn boiled and smashed new potatoes into crispy delights with craggy edges—perfect with herbs, chilies, spices or just a sprinkle of salt.
Recipes Recipe: Citrus Possets Make citrus possets with ease—no gelatin needed—and garnish with berries or crumbled biscuits for a pie-like treat.
British Columbia Local B.C. Getaway Guide: Explore Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay Packed with farm tours, wildlife adventures and plenty of brunch spots, the Eastern coast of Vancouver Island offers a perfect weekend escape.
Recipes Recipe: Scrunched Spanakopita A quick, savoury take on Greek spanakopita using scrunched greens for an easy summer dish.
Bedrooms Inside an Innovative Penticton Reno—a Combination of Playground and Bedroom Designer Annie Jomphe used her experience as a mom as well as a designer to remodel a bland basement into every kid's dream
Homes Inside a Cozy Salish Sea Family Retreat with Epic Views A family vacation home on the Salish Sea hits a sweet spot of elegance and durability, cozy spaces and epic views.
U.S.A. Discover the Magic of Skagit Valley Sponsored Content Spend time in Skagit Valley reveling in natural landscapes, outdoor adventure, eco-tourism and farm-to-table agricultural experiences—you almost won’t believe your eyes.
Outdoor 6 Homes That Have Perfected the Art of Indoor-Outdoor Living It’s amazing what sliding glass doors and retractable walls can do.
Designers One to Watch: Wood-Bending Designer Mike Randall From hourglass dining tables to wavy lighting, Mike Randall pushes the boundaries of minimalist design.
Recipes Recipe: Marinated Asparagus Savour the season with this simple, make-ahead asparagus dish inspired by Alberta's iconic Edgar Farms.
British Columbia Local B.C. Getaway Guide: Discover the Luxe Resort in Campbell River With a swanky new resort, growing restaurant scene and a wealth of outdoorsy fun, could Campbell River be coming for Tofino’s crown?
Trends Colour Code: Red (Lifeguard’s Version) Put this vibrant red on duty with trending home decor pieces for summer.
Recipes Recipe: Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Dill Quick, easy and delicious at room temperature, this salmon fillet recipe from Julie Van Rosendaal is the perfect addition to your next garden party.
Homes Restoring Charm: Sophie Burke’s Remote Howe Sound Island Cabin Makeover Designer Sophie Burke brings a near-century-old cabin back to life on a remote island just up the coast.