Coastal Chic: BC’s Boutique Home Décor Stores

Lakehouse Home Store in downtown Kelowna is family owned and operated with a focus on upscale home décor brands. Furnish your entire home from a variety of collections including Canadian furniture brand Gus Design Group. Find gourmet kitchen ware from Le Creuset, Japanese Santoku knives, Vintage Vinyl quirky-cool rugs, Jura espresso machines, Aerin lamps, and so much more. A brick-and-mortar store that carries it all. Check out the demonstration kitchen for expert how-to’s and gadget tips while you’re visiting.

La Belle Vie in Surrey has curated collections of Westcoast looks in home décor that just seem right in the essence of sense of place. The Coastal collection has a seaside vibe with rope touches, starfish, sea birds, and charming, slightly weathered nautical accessories. Women-run and family owned, shop for lamps, throw cushions, battery-operated lanterns that cast an exotic glow, wooden serving boards, table linens, candle holders and more.

Layered Home & Living in Langley has an impressive selection of dining tables, bedroom and home office furniture, plus living room pieces like bookcases and wall accent pieces. Check out home accessories like doormats, cozy mohair throws, and Tartan & Loom candles.  Professional interior design consulting services are available, plus DIY classes like creating your own monogram charcuterie board.

Arcadia Modern Home in Penticton’s historic McPherson block is owned and operated by a husband-and-wife team who appreciate handcrafted furniture and form and function. Stylish children’s furniture is most often an oxymoron, but their collection of European bedroom pieces for kids’ room proves otherwise. Visit for N701 brand sectional sofas, area rugs, lovely glassware, and interesting wall clocks too.

The Cross Design opened the doors of their retail space in Vancouver’s historic Yaletown in 2003. Most definitely with their own signature style, their collection pieces are gathered globally and have a dreamy, almost ethereal quality. Stroll through the 12 different departments, and take in the beautiful furniture pieces, handmade glassware, pitchers, mixed media art by Vancouver artist Tiffany de la Llave, North Vancouver’s Canyon Candle Co.  and more.

Avenue B Home Décor in Sidney is a charming shop with things you didn’t think you needed, until you visit. Home cleaning products from BC-brand Mint, interesting coffee and accent tables, trays, lamps, Portuguese dishware (particularly love the blush pink shade), poufs, Fable glassware, barware including coup glasses, tea towels, Everlasting candles, and other fun pieces.

122 West in Whistler’s Creekside Village carries a nice range of furniture, art, and home accessories. BC artists like Rich Lindeman and Timothy Hoey are featured and add to the store’s self-described ‘mountain-coastal’ style. Local brands like Hollow Tree Candle Co. are available, plus sign up for monthly workshops and gatherings.  A team of home décor stylists and designers can offer expert advice too.