What’s Hot in Home Decor: Outdoor Armchairs, Glacier End Tables, Portmeirion Tableware and More

Gus* Modern’s Glacier End Table was inspired by the rugged Canadian landscape

From outdoor armchairs to recycled glass tiles, here’s what hot for your home

Glacier End Table

Inspired by the rugged Canadian landscape, Gus* Modern’s Glacier End Table (pictured above) uses sleek lines and strong materials to bring a modern vibe to your home. This cool cube is crafted from brushed stainless steel, creating a solid form that subtly reflects its surroundings, so that it blends seamlessly with any decor or colour scheme. $650; Onlyhuman

Husk Outdoor Armchairs

Designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, Husk Outdoor lets you take the comfort of your favourite armchair outside. Relax in the pillowy softness of these perky perches and don’t worry about leaving them out in those occassional B.C. sunshowers; thanks to new technology, water seeps right through the cushions without damaging the material. Pair them with the durable Hirek side table for a smart summer set you’ll love sinking into. Chair $2,871, Table $1,131; Inform Interiors

Pretty Portmeirion

Portmeirion designer Susan Williams-Ellis chose a blue hydrangea to mark the 40th anniversary of the celebrated tableware.

Part of the Botanic Garden range, the hydrangea is one of many floral designs originally inspired by the colourful illustrations in an 1817 book, The Universal Herbal, by Thomas Green. Williams-Ellis discovered the book that inspired the now-iconic tableware on a visit to a London antiquarian bookseller in the 1970s. Atkinsons

Glass Vase Bureau

Stow your clothes in style with the fun femme Glass Vase Bureau. Lush fabric blooms behind distressed glass, giving this vintage mango wood dresser an antiqued girly feel. $1,498; Anthropologie

Bamboo Tasting Set

Spain is known for its tapas, the tiny treats served on sunny patios across the country, but with the Bamboo Tasting Set you can bring a bit of that Mediterranean flair to your own backyard this spring. Great for garden parties and barbeques, this pretty platter will wow dinner guests with an array of tasty morsels.

From savoury snacks to decadent desserts or fruit, and even cocktails, this mix-and-match serving tray makes it easy to dress up bite-sized versions of your favourite dishes. Make a few different options for a multi-course meal, or for a larger crowd, serve up a selection of eye-catching appies and let the sampling begin! $45.95; Pier 1 Imports

Tremendous Tiles

Ever wonder what happens to all those glass bottles you put in the recycling bin? Well, the lucky ones are collected by Oceanside Glasstile and reborn as beautiful tiled walls and floors. The eco-friendly company diverts over two million pounds of glass from the landfill every year to create a veritable rainbow of durable coloured tiles, many of which are made of up to 97 per cent recycled material. Add some pizzazz to your bathroom or shower with the Mosaic Smokey Blue Blend, or spruce up a backsplash with the ever-shifting jewel tones of the angular Tango series. Sustainability has never looked so good! Call for pricing; Empire Kitchen & Bath

Originally published in BC Home & Garden magazine. For regular updates, subscribe to our free Home and Garden e-newsletters, or purchase a subscription to the magazine.