Recent Articles in ‘Design Trends’

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Gallery view

Vancouver is blessed with an abundance of outstanding artwork, from mixed media and engravings to oils, watercolours and woodblock prints.

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A Timeless Elegance

A complete re-design transformed this house to give the owners an open look and the ‘wow’ factor they desired.

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Sculptural Storytelling

A love of literature is often the inspiration behind Reinhard Skoracki’s work.

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Closet collection

Small and private, high tech marvel or unabashed shoe warehouse, all closets require the same detailed organization.

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Putting the power of personality behind energy efficiency

Designer Jillian Harris lets the light of clients’ lives shine through in her environmentally friendly designs

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Big ideas help with small-space living

Calgary design expert Alykhan Velji presents homeowners with a Vancouver take on downsizing design

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Innovative design – Italian style

“Where did you get that?”
That’s a question Calligaris fans are used to hearing.

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Painted floors offer sharp look at low cost

Patience and nerve are required, but the results can be worth the effort

This house is designed to take advantages of the stunning outlook.

Brilliantly beachy

A blend of the formal and the casual gives this West Vancouver house the ‘beachy’ feel so suited to its position overlooking the ocean.