Opening the Door to Spring
This season brings vibrant new colours, geometric patterns, augmented reality and playthings to fill your home with light. Fresh New Hues Soothing optimism is the theme when it comes to…
How to Live Green in the CRD – Easily!
Living green indoors is just as important as living green outdoors. From kitchen taps to toilet bowls, how we use and treat water inside the home can limit pollution and…
Recipe for a Kitchen to Love
CLEVER STORAGE, CLEAN LINES, MODERN ADD-ONS IN A VINTAGE SPACE. By David Lennam | Photos by Jody Beck How do you keep the chef happy? Simple. Give him a better…
Transition Zones
Here’s how to make the most of your entry. BY Sarah MacNeil Knowing your inner nature — and that of your family — can help find a design that works for…
Life Together
An “impossible” home brings an extended Saanich family together under one unique roof. By Nessa Pullman | Photos by Joshua Lawrence Living with your in-laws could be the makings of…
The Fifth Wall
How to create ceilings made to steal glances. BY LIAM RAZZELL What makes the interiors of some buildings more impressive than others? Wall colour, furniture, ornamentation, flooring and lighting likely…
Personal Effects: Small Touches That Bring Life to Your Home
Plywood Pachyderm In a season framed by childhood joy comes the Vitra Eames Plywood Elephant — a sophisticated take on a toy that could double as a signature sculpture. Charles…
Family Room Reboot
How to turn a forsaken basement into the ultimate hang zone. By Simone Paget Faced with colder weather, many of us are looking for ways to maximize our indoor living…
The Winter-Proof Roof
How to keep your investment safe and dry. BY SHANNON MONEO Winter often calls the question: How’s that roof holding up? If a new one is in the forecast, there…
Your Kitchen Needs a Beverage Station
Here’s what you need to know, whether you plan to set up a coffee centre or build a wet bar. BY JOANNE SASVARI The modern home’s go-to destination is the…