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Dramatic yet understated, a West Vancouver house defers to its woodland and ocean setting

Announce your landscape beautification efforts with this flowering vine that perks up hot, dry gardens

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Rosy hues go exotic with chinoiserie-inspired furnishings, accessories and art sure to punch up a room

Fall in love with a 5-year-old girl's penny-pinching pink bedroom

Bring some zing to your rooms for the new year, with high-energy shades that open the eyes and awaken the spirit

The TV show inspires a couple to turn their back on the style they knew and embrace a more fun and funkier vibe in their kitchen

Make a global statement underfoot with floor coverings from Peru, Morocco, Turkey and beyond