Fall at Muse & Merchant arrives with a quiet shift, guided not by the calendar but by the way the showroom begins to glow with deeper colours, layered textures, and small pockets of inviting comfort. At the core of this transformation is Head Buyer Anita Tiernan, whose eye for global craftsmanship and love of storytelling through design shape every corner. Her seasonal vision brings together pieces that inspire connection, spark imagination, and encourage everyone to embrace a more intentional kind of cozy.
Walking beside her through the Coquitlam showroom feels like stepping into a creative retreat. Every corner is rich with burgundies, earthy browns, and the incoming 2026 favourite, forest green. “Winter is when people crave comfort and joy,” she says, her hand grazing a tufted armchair in a lush wool blend. “My goal is always to help you get lost in wonder the moment you walk into a room.”
Muse & Merchant has long been grounded in style, not trend. The brand’s commitment to sustainable craftsmanship, reclaimed woods, recycled metals, and globally sourced textiles is evident throughout the season’s displays. “When you create a home that feels collected and intentional, it becomes a sanctuary,” Anita notes. “Especially during the holidays, we all want that little hideaway where we can truly unwind.”
This ethos shines in Muse & Merchant’s Made To Order Canadian Custom Collection, hand-crafted by Stylus in Burnaby. With over twenty sofa styles and 150 fabrics, Anita encourages customers to play with materiality. “Texture is everything right now,” she says. “Deep-pile carpeting, embroidered cushions, coloured glass, and warm woods bring depth and soul to a space. They invite touch, and they invite people to stay awhile.”
As she guides visitors through the showroom’s winter vignettes, her eye lands on a reclaimed elm dining table from China, its grain glowing beneath soft ambient light. “Pieces like this hold stories,” she explains. “They remind us that design is not just decorative. It is emotional. When you surround yourself with materials that have lived before, your home gains a heartbeat.”
Her practical advice for a seasonal refresh blends function and artistry. She suggests layering decorative throw pillows and blankets in complementary tones to instantly warm a room. Earthy linens, chunky knits, and touches of forest green set the stage for evenings spent by candle glow. Entryway décor, she adds, should never be overlooked. “It is the first whisper of your home’s personality,” she says. “A handcrafted ladder, a sculptural object, or a textured runner sets the tone effortlessly.”
For those preparing for holiday hosting, Anita recommends building small moments of coziness in overlooked spaces. A soft throw across a bedroom bench, a trio of coloured glass accents on a sideboard, or a reclaimed wood stool by the hearth. “Cozy is not clutter,” she smiles. “Cozy is intention. It is choosing pieces that soothe the senses.”
This season, Muse & Merchant invites everyone to escape the ordinary through collections that blend craft, comfort, and imagination. And with Anita’s steady, artful hand shaping every corner, winter never felt more welcoming.