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New in stores across the West.

By Kerri Donaldson

Exit Strategy

Luxurious lounging meets the great outdoors in the A-Propos modular sofa set (individual modules from $4,630). The sofas are perfect for entertaining, cozying up by the patio fireplace or watching the clouds go by in HD. roche-bobois.com

Ruggedly Handsome

Artful expression doesn’t just have to live on the walls. The Relevo rug (from $1,549) by Muuto and Milan-based design duo Studiopepe is crafted from 100-percent New Zealand wool, making it soft yet tactile with a contemporary, sculptural feel. informinteriors.com

Vancouver-based Brian Lin first popped up on my radar when we recognized him as a designer to watch in 2021. His brand, Populus Project, still offers the same elegant catch-all trays and artful brass incense burners, and he recently launched a trio of gorgeous candle holders carved from solid travertine (or marble, if that’s more your style). Candles are made to burn, but the 004 pillar holders are made to last: this is something you’ll be passing on to your designophile descendants.

Alyssa Hirose, associate editor

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Great Glass

These double-wall insulated Yield glasses (from $67 for a set of two) will keep your drink cool— and they look cool, too. Available in clear, grey, amber and green, the sleek borosilicate glass suspends liquid in the centre, putting your coffee, tea or cocktail on elegant display. designhouse.com

Shelf Life

More than ever, life demands versatility. Living Box from Molteni&C (starting from $18,000) does storage the sleek way: think built-in suffused lighting, elegant drawer options and an interplay of marble and wood. livingspace.com

Clearly Divine

Confidently display your favourite Western Canadian design magazine (and other coffee table items) on this Speke Klein Rowlands coffee table (price on request). With a minimalist design and flush glass top, the openended solid wood table has nothing to hide. gingerjarfurniture.com

Twisted Seating

These bent metal Spinni bar stools (from $1,355) from our 2020 Furniture Designer of the Year Thom Fougere are a playful twist on the practical drafting stool—you’ll definitely want to take one for a spin. division12.com