Natural Escape
A peaceful Scandinavian-inspired home was designed to support a young couple’s busy lifestyle. BY NESSA PULLMAN | PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG Trying to balance the desire for outdoor living with…
Precipice of Design
A remarkable cantilevered home brings dramatic architecture to bayside living. BY DANIELLE POPE | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK When Tim Agar first met Xinwen Liu, she came to his office…
Fire and Water Features: Inspiring Home Design Enhancements
For eons, the elements have captivated people as symbols of inspiration. In biblical times, fire and water represented purification. In feng shui, water is viewed as a symbol of prosperity,…
Bring Summer Elegance Home with Simple Design Twists
Adorning your space with flexible, striking and modern furniture is an easy way to pop some fun into summer. The Connubia line by Calligaris is a cheerful set of furniture…
West Coast Al Fresco
Summer makes for the perfect time to host outdoors, and working with Vancouver Island’s climate and landscape can create an outstanding entertaining experience. BY SUSAN HOLLIS There’s something alluring —…
Cocina Conundrum
Is renovating the kitchen worth it when selling your home? BY SHANNON MONEO | IMAGES FROM: SPARTAN MEDIA GROUP Remember when, about a dozen years ago, black granite counters and…
Culture on Canvas
Indigenous art can bring meaning and celebration to your home through careful selection. BY DANIELLE POPE Art is often lauded as a personal choice. Even in the design world —…
Playing with the Unknown
One furniture company is putting play at the forefront of its designs, with an eye on the unknown. The “Loose Parts” project, produced by Victoria-based independent design company Part &…
Enjoy comfort all-year round with CRD’s Home Energy Navigator program
You deserve comfort all year round. The recent spring sizzle was a good reminder that temperatures are on the rise and it’s hard to know what we can expect throughout…
Spruce It Up: Room, Kitchen and Bath Trends
Looking for an easy room redo? These Room, Kitchen and Bath trends will bring a sense of peace and calm into your home and will innovate the way you live. …