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Designed by BRIANNA HUGHES, Edmonton, Alberta

The Look: Pink Perfection

If this jaw-dropping Calgary ensuite is any indication, then coloured tubs are back, baby. Designed by Brianna Hughes (the project began when she was with Ministry of Interiors, and was completed under her own eponymous design firm) the space features a gorgeous tinted-concrete bathtub from Nood Co that’s light years from your grandma’s avocado tub liner— its sleek, streamlined shape and blush-nude hue are fresh, modern and oh-so-inviting. The vessel seems to glow against the graphic black-and-white Stone Tile porcelain tile that lines the floors and walls, while the curved clamshell of a light fixture above (from Montreal’s Luminaire Authentik) adds an organic element to the whole tableau. Whether you’re thinking of the past or the future as you’re soaking in this special space: it’s a moment to be treasured.

See the rest of this stunning, Hughes-designed home starting on page 62.

Grounded Art

This graphic masterpiece designed by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina brings the gallery to your feet. The Vis a Vis rug (from $1,295) is hand-tufted from 100-percent wool, and the design reveals lips, eyes, a nose and more—nine hidden faces. dwr.com

Glamorous Geometry

With a circular design, transparent crystal top (plus an optional Calacatta Oro marble addition) and a whimsical cylindrical base, this Turri-designed Roma coffee table (from $8,694) is ready to inspire some colourful roundtable discussions. arkinteriors.ca

Pouch bags from $175, @icon_mfg

Mark Cocar of Icon Mfg has long been the go-to upholsterer for the best midcentury modern antiques dealers in Vancouver—and his workshop at Parker Street Studios is the equivalent of a candy store for textile lovers. Now he’s taking that skill with the needle to more portable-sized designs with his new Pouch line of bags. Made from upcycled leathers—pillows from said MCM sofas, remnants designs—each bag is Porsche-red perfosatchels to butterymessenger bags. Order Cocar via his Instahead to Parker Street on Saturday of every month Studios days to fall in whole line in person. Quin , editorial director editors’ picks westernliving.ca

Colourful Glow

The colourful Tuvkornell candle holder trio ($12), designed for Ikea by sibling duo Knut and Marianne Hagberg, brings solid stripes of bold primary g reen, lilac and blue for a sleek, modern way to light up your home and mood ikea.ca