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Vancouver Island style: A custom coastal home for every season on Robert's Bay
1+ week, 4+ day ago (445+ words) Designed by Jamie Banfield Design, this calming waterfront retreat is built for storm watching, sunrise coffees and lively gatherings. When Donna Balfour heard that the oceanfront property was hitting the market, she knew she had to act. "I knew right…...
Home decor and heirlooms: Walking the line between curated and cluttered can be tricky
2+ week, 5+ day ago (953+ words) How to honour meaningful pieces " without overwhelming the space. Most people want a home that reflects their personality, interests and family history but using collections, inherited furniture and travel souvenirs as decor in a way that feels intentional rather than…...
Designer Jonathan Adler brings colourful home decor, DIYs to Canada
2+ week, 5+ day ago (836+ words) Jonathan Adler's latest collaboration is, in a word, "bashert." The American designer and author points to the Yiddish term for "meant to be' as the perfect descriptor for his new collaboration with the craft store Michaels. "I started out my…...
The Home Front: Interior designer Taylor Reiko is one to watch
3+ week, 1+ day ago (597+ words) Vancouver-based talent a contestant in season 3 of Renovation Resort on Home Network. If interior designer Taylor Reiko could go back in time and give her teenage self a piece of advice, it would be this: It's possible your dream job…...
From custom stair runner to Bauhaus-inspired rug collection
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (616+ words) Collaboration has resulted in new product line by Supermarket Studio and Andrea Jae Studio. If there is one thing Chantel and Ryan Ness of Supermarket Studio and Andrea Ewanchyna of Andrea Jae Studio have in common, it's the belief that…...
Making a case for the return of the dining room
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (899+ words) In his new book, architect John Ota argues dining rooms still matter as spaces for light, conversation and gathering in an informal age. Open floor plans and more informal lifestyles have seen dining rooms go the way of the dodo…...
5 home good finds that will instantly elevate your living space this spring
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (177+ words) The upcoming spring season is a time to usher in more colour and texture into your home. Whether opting for sleek new tableware or a new wood furniture piece, we're big fans of bringing the outdoors inside with stylish design…...
The 2026 BC Home + Garden Show is more than a design event
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (689+ words) The annual showcase returns next month with a new venue and expanded experiences When it comes to decorating our living spaces, getting inspiration is the easy part. What's harder is translating those ideas into practical decisions that reflect your personality....
BC Home + Garden Show artist Donna Giraud on choosing art for your home
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (453+ words) Art is something you can base your style around." When it comes to choosing art for their home, many people get it backwards, says artist Donna Giraud. Art shouldn't be the last thing that you choose," she said. Art is…...
Vintage finds, modern lives and why pre-loved pieces feel right at home
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (703+ words) Jennifer Scott, of A Good Chick to Know, on the growing movement away from showroom-perfect homes A change is occurring in home decor, and it shows an increasing desire for spaces that feel more layered, unique and personal, says Jennifer…...