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A Shade That Soothes is the 2022 Colour of the Year
Five paint companies and one colour/design institute all agree that sage green, in various nuances, will be 2022’s “it” colour.
Beauty in the Wilderness
BY LINDA BARNARD | PHOTOS BY JODY BECK It’s not easy getting to the off-grid Metchosin house that Dean Read and his partner, Bradford Bell, purchased in 2018. Accessible only…
Wine Time: Designing the Cellar of your Dreams
Housed in everything from luxury cooling rooms to temperature-controlled caves, wine is as treasured now as before. Designers and enthusiasts agree: a cellar says a lot about the person who owns it.
A Designer’s Home Makeover
Designer Ben Brannen made some major cosmetic changes that transformed a 1980s townhouse into an inviting and contemporary home.
Heritage Nouveau
An extensive Fairfield renovation brings a modern esthetic and function to a historic structure.
The Art of Constructing a Passive Home
‘Modern design’ or ‘West Coast style’ might be on your dream-home wish list, but you may want to consider adding ‘passive house building standard’ to it.
5 Expert Tips to Choose Your Kitchen Faucet
Sameha Dixson, showroom supervisor at Splashes Bath & Kitchen, shares her advice for finding the perfect kitchen faucet for your space.
Beach House Renovation Inspiration
Sometimes the best renovation comes from starting fresh and creating a truly special space. That is what happened with this beautiful beach house renovation.
Dramatic Home Renovation
A full reno transformed this 1912 Oak Bay house from a derelict building to a family’s dream home.