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A Kitchen Designer’s Ideal Kitchen When designing her own architectural dream home, Atarah Humphreys, knew the kitchen had to be done first, setting the tone for the rest of the…
Hey Happy Coffee: Behind the Design
By Belle White | Photos by James Jones (Taken PRE COVID-19) When Kyla Bidgood of Bidgood + Co. started the redesign of Hey Happy Coffee on lower Johnson Street she…
Design Trends to Bring Joy to Your Home
Spruce magazine editor Athena McKenzie shares top design trends from IDS Vancouver that can bring a more peaceful esthetic to your space. By Athena McKenzie | Photo by Joshua Lawrence…
6 Ways to Enhance Your Home
Design-forward products and interior design trends to enhance your home. Including smart home technology, soothing hues, and products to create a home sanctuary. By Athena McKenzie | Sourced Photos The…
Using Colour Psychology in the Home
Take advantage of the connection between emotions and colour to create a highly personalized and purposeful space. By Athena McKenzie | Sourced Photos While colour psychology is often associated with…
Homes from Start to Finish: Mike De Palma of Flintstones Design & Build
Mike De Palma, founder and CEO of Flintstones Design & Build, shares his insights on material choices, heritage homes, and the importance of listening and asking questions when it comes…
Oak Bay Heritage Home Renovation
This heritage home renovation designed by Ryan Hoyt Designs makes brilliant use of elegance and function. By Erin McIntosh | Photos by Joshua Lawrence Renovating a character home from 1908…
A Passive Home Means Peak Performance
This ultra-efficient passive home delivers on its owners’ eco-minded goals. By David Lennam | Photos by Joshua Lawrence You might stop and stare when you wander past this tall, rather…
The Appeal of Townhouse Living
New housing on existing lots offer contemporary design in established, family friendly neighbourhoods. By Linda Barnard | Photo by Joshua Lawrence Damion Briscoe and his wife Christine Rafferty-Briscoe are getting…
What You Need to Know About Strata Insurance
In a province where over 1.5 million people live in more than 30,000 strata properties, owners have been fretting over insurance costs. With premium increases from 50 to 300 per…