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Camping-style lanterns, vibrant patio furniture and mesmerizing spiral lighting are some of our top furniture and home decor picks for June 2023.
Revitalize your living space with these must-have furniture and home decor picks for late spring and early summer 2023. From vibrant pendant lights to cozy armchairs and whimsical vases, embrace the season with style. Let your home bloom with the essence of June.
The Flos Skynest pendant light ($6,300) has a hypnotic glow. Flos and Marcel Wanders Studio collaborated on this innovative LED design and mesmerizing sunflower spiral pattern. You are getting sleepy… very sleepy… lightformshop.com
Update your patio with Muuto’s colourful Linear steel table and armchairs by Thomas Bentzen (table, $2,295; chairs, $595 each). Clean lines, folded edges and refreshing spring-inspired colourways (pale blue, burnt orange and dark green) create a modern and inviting atmosphere for dining and relaxing al fresco. vanspecial.com
Here’s a winner: the outdoor version of the Mah Jong modular sofa (from $58,000) is available for the first time. The playfully patterned metal base and vibrant cushions create a maximalist’s dream lounge space. roche-bobois.com
Bring a light and sleek industrial style to your outdoor or indoor living space with the Mousqueton portable lamp ($280) from Hay. Available in stainless steel, oyster white and iron red, the simple design and carabiner-style clip make this lamp-meets-lantern statement piece perfect for a chic camp-core aesthetic. informinteriors.com
Add woven chic to your great outdoors with the Molteni&C Palinfrasca armchair ($12,657). The curved, enveloping lines of solid teak (or olive green EVA polyurethane) serve as a comfy cradle as you contemplate another glass of lemonade. livingspace.com
Add a touch of whimsy to your floral arrangements with the mega-architectural I Shine Vase from Kartell ($294). This vase exudes sophistication and elegance with a shimmering silhouette and range of iridescent hues (think rosy pink, sky blue and olive green). robertsweep.com
A soft, embracing piece with a casual-cool personality, Bolia Denmark’s Cosima sofa ($7,508) turns your living room into a luxury beach getaway. With a lowered natural wood frame and soft, down-filled pillows, it’s a timeless silhouette that demands relaxation. spencerinteriors.com
Elevate your ambiance with the stunning Shine On pendant light (from $745) from Blu Dot. Its adjustable, powder-coated aluminum petals elegantly rotate to create a versatile and graceful LED light that will highlight your favourite decor. designhouse.com
The minimalist oak Writer desk ($1,250) from Sundays is perfect for any creative mind. With a simple profile and a charming vintage grade-school classroom feel, this desk offers a productive slice of serenity so you can focus on what inspires you. sundays-company.ca
Nebbia glasses, Set of two ($285)
obakki.com
New rule: you should have as good of a time holding your glass as you do drinking whatever’s inside. And it starts with these small-batch, blown-glass, made-in-Japan Nebbia glasses. They’re crafted by master glass artisan Takeshi Tsujino and sourced for design-obsessed Vancouverites by Obakki. To hold one is to take a precious treasure into your palms—a pleasure that makes sipping even a $10 screw-top pinot noir feel like a special occasion. —Stacey McLachlan, editor at large
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