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LIV Magazine
| May 23, 2026
A Windermere Home Defined by Views, Finish, and Flow
Backed by water and built for the way people actually live, this 311 square metre walkout two-storey in Windermere offers the full package: unobstructed pond views, triple-car garage parking, and a floor plan that transitions effortlessly from daily routine to elevated entertaining.
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LIV Magazine
| May 23, 2026
Where Design Becomes a Way of Living
Some spaces simply look beautiful. Others change the way you move through your days — the way you reach for a glass, sink into a chair, or pause at a doorway and feel, without quite being able to articulate why, that everything is exactly right. Katie Stephenson has built an entire practice around that second kind of space.
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LIV Magazine
| May 23, 2026
Spaces Transformed
Where Craft Meets
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LIV Magazine
| May 14, 2026
Redefining Luxury Living, from the Rockies to the Okanagan
The Canadian West rewards those who build with intention. Its landscapes demand it — the scale of the Rockies, the luminous stillness of the Okanagan, the urban ambition of Calgary each call for something more considered than the ordinary. Since 2009, Allison Grafton has answered that call through Rockwood Custom Homes, establishing a distinct model of luxury residential construction rooted in alignment, accountability, and design excellence.
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LIV Magazine
| April 12, 2026
Kalamalka Lake at Your Horizon
Comfort at Every Turn
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LIV Magazine
| April 12, 2026
The Considered Home
Built With Purpose,
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LIV Magazine
| April 12, 2026
Autonomous Furniture
Quietly Exporting Canadian Design to the World
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LIV Magazine
| April 12, 2026
A West Vancouver Residence Designed for Effortless Entertaining
Picture this as your next move, not someday, but now. In Chartwell, one of West Vancouver’s most established residential neighbourhoods, this is where you step into more space, more ease, and a home that simply fits the way you live.
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Helen Siwak and Susan Lundy
| April 2, 2026
Heart of a Tuscan-Style Home
This Cobble Hill kitchen is the emotional core of a spectacular David Coulson Design build
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Susan Lundy
| March 29, 2026
Window of Opportunity
Family-first ethos guides business structure at Complete Windows
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LIV Style
| February 17, 2026
More Than a Home
A Family Story Written in Wood and Stone
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LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025
Winter Quiet, Mountain Light, and the Promise of Home
In the Canadian landscape, luxury unfolds through snowy quiet, rugged mountains, and the serene pull of lakefront living. For those who dream of a getaway that reflects their lifestyle, values, and aspirations, Alair Homes has emerged as the premier creator of custom vacation residences across North America. With each project, the company brings together thoughtful design, local expertise, and a commitment to craftsmanship that ensures every home is a lasting investment in both comfort and long-term value.
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LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025
A Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen at the Heart of Island Living
Some rooms are lived in, but the kitchen is lived with — a place where people naturally come together, shaping the heartbeat of a home. It is the place where families gather without thinking, where stories are exchanged between simmering pots, and where the rituals of daily life take shape. Even in the most contemporary architecture, the kitchen remains the anchor, a space that radiates warmth, purpose, and connection. On Vancouver Island, where nature is woven into every facet of daily living, this truth feels even more profound. It is here that the work of David Coulson has, for four decades, embraced the notion that a kitchen is not merely a functional space, but a living expression of how people inhabit their homes and their surroundings.
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LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025
Craft, Comfort, and the Art of a Cozy Retreat
Fall at Muse & Merchant arrives with a quiet shift, guided not by the calendar but by the way the showroom begins to glow with deeper colours, layered textures, and small pockets of inviting comfort. At the core of this transformation is Head Buyer Anita Tiernan, whose eye for global craftsmanship and love of storytelling through design shape every corner. Her seasonal vision brings together pieces that inspire connection, spark imagination, and encourage everyone to embrace a more intentional kind of cozy.
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LIV Magazine
| December 9, 2025
Redefining Real Estate Through Connection, Care, and Expertise
Moments of true alignment in real estate are rare — when landscape, lifestyle, and long-term vision converge to create a setting that feels effortless yet exceptional. In the Interior of British Columbia, buyers are discovering exactly that. From the Okanagan’s vineyard-studded hills and pristine lakes to Whistler’s world-class mountain vistas, the region offers properties that reflect every interpretation of luxury. While definitions may differ, one constant remains: given the scale and significance of these investments, each home deserves a level of service and expertise that matches its value — a standard that has been in the making at Unison Real Estate Brokerages for nearly a decade.
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LIV Magazine
| October 10, 2025
Build Better. Live Better.
Sustainability and Architectural Excellence
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LIV Magazine
| October 9, 2025
Artistry, Intention & Quiet Luxury
A Resort-Like Haven in Lake Country
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LIV Magazine
| October 9, 2025
Interiors With Soul
20-Years of Delivering Unique Global Designs
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LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025
All Elements: Redefining Luxury Homebuilding in the Okanagan
Kim Larson, founder of All Elements, has always believed that architecture could do more than create beautiful spaces—it could shape a better future. A Penticton native with an early fascination with homes and architecture, Kim spent her childhood sketching neighbourhood houses and constructing miniature worlds from Lego bricks. This passion led her south to California, where she studied architectural technology, refining the skills that would one day transform her into a pioneering figure in Canadian homebuilding.
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LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025
INspiration Furniture: Elevating Contemporary Interiors in British Columbia
Step inside INspiration Furniture, and you will discover a design destination unlike any other in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Since first opening its doors in August 2002, this visionary brand has redefined how British Columbians experience contemporary and modern furnishings.
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LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025
Blaise McDonald: Shaping the Future of MAC Reno Design Build with Vision & Heart
When Blaise McDonald reflects on MAC Reno Design Build, he does not just see a successful construction company. He sees his father’s legacy, decades of relationships built on trust, and a future where generations of McDonalds will continue redefining what it means to be a true “Contractor for life.”
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LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025
A Sanctuary Sculpted into the Rock
Photos by Jacob McNeil Photography
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LIV Magazine
| August 19, 2025
Introducing Cubist House: A Vancouver Modernist Masterpiece
Presenting Cubist House, an extraordinary statement of Vancouver modernism gracefully situated in the prestigious Southlands neighbourhood. Designed by Fred Dalla-Lana, protégé of Arthur Erickson and co-founder of Dalla-Lana/Griffin Architects, this residence embodies a pivotal moment in the evolution of West Coast Modernist architecture.
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Toby Tannas
| June 15, 2025
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