For all the design DIYers out there in need of a little direction, we reached out to a couple Calgary designers for their foolproof colour palettes, design schemes and decorative themes that are sure to sizzle in any space. The best part is that anyone can pull these looks together ? no experience necessary.
1) Modern Luxe
Weaving together neutrals like black, white and gold will achieve a richness and elegance in any space. Think hits of black stainless steel in the appliances, an ebony barn ...
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at Tue, 25 May 2021 15:56:13 +0000
Anyone who has walked into a hardware store lately is aware of the current price of lumber, a situation that is creating issues for the homebuilding and renovation industries in Calgary and across the country.
?The story we?re hearing in Calgary is similar to stories across Canada,? said Brian Hahn, CEO of BILD Calgary Region, which represents members of the local homebuilding industry. ?There?s pressure on the lumber supply.?
Hahn says the resulting price increases for building materials have ...
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at Mon, 17 May 2021 17:48:32 +0000
There?s nothing new about the real estate markets in Ontario or British Columbia. Home sales and prices have risen yet again. That is bad news for prospective buyers who were hoping to purchase a home this year. But there is something new and exciting happening in Alberta, and this trend could bring some much-needed activity to the province?s weakened economy.
The real estate market in Alberta is heating up, but housing prices are still reasonable enough that first-time buyers can invest in a ...
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Year of Construction: 1913
Address: 1732 13th Ave. N.W.
Community: Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
The 1½-storey, Arts and Crafts-style Walter Hargrave Residence is unique for a couple of reason. Constructed in 1913, it is one of the oldest buildings in the northwest community of Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, a neighbourhood whose founding dates back to before the First World War.
Hounsfield Heights, Hillhurst and West Hillhurst were born from the lands of ...
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