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A GUIDE TO
THE INS AND OUTS OF CALGARY
PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
EDITOR
New Home + Condo Guide
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Each month, we at Calgary New Home + Condo Guide strive to let our readers know the ins and outs affecting Calgary’s new home market –this issue we get to do it quite literally, as we explore Calgary’s inner-city and the communities just outside of the city.
We start with the young community of Creekstone that graces the cover this month. This boutique southwest community has been enjoying strong demand that has seen it blaze through its first few phases in a short amount of time, and, with only two phases left to go, now might be the time to get in on the action. See the lifestyle that awaits there inside.
Then we move our focus to the inner-city, the best and newest communities where those looking to stay close to downtown can find new home opportunities. Currie still presents the most options, but Brookfield Residential’s new Crown Park townhomes are also a good bet.
The Calgary region has grown from its days as mere bedroom towns to vibrant, prosperous municipalities where new home living is very much attainable. There has been a fresh spurt of new communities in Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, Okotoks and Springbank and we have a snapshot of all the activity to guide our readers to finding their dream home along the city’s outskits.
Speaking of dreams, if lowering your utility bills is the dream then our feature on Net Zero homes will go a long way for you to achieve this. The Net Zero revolution is well underway in Calgary, and we get you caught up on what’s available.
There’s even more in this issue to help new homebuyers achieve their home décor goals, and next month will have even more. See you at the showhomes.
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1. BELMONT
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Anthem Properties, Cedarglen Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes Streetside Developments belmontcalgary.com
2. CURRIE
By: Canada Lands
Builders: Axess by Slokker Homes, Statesman, Crystal Creek Homes, and Empire Custom Homes
3. VILLAS OF SILVERADO By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com
4. VERMILION HILL
By: Qualico Communities.
Builders: Broadview Homes, Genesis Builders, Homes by Avi, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes and Shane Homes liveinvermilionhill.com
5. HARMONY
By: Bordeaux Developments and Qualico Developments
Builders: Augusta, Baywest, Broadview, Calbridge Homes, Daytona Homes, Harmony Townhomes by Streetside, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes liveinharmony.ca
6. ALPINE PARK
By: Dream Unlimited. Builders: Cardel Homes, Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Homes by Dream. alpinepark.ca
7. WEST83 TOWNHOMES
By: Trico Homes West83townhomes.com
8. WEST DISTRICT By: Truman Homes trumanhomes.com
9. WEST SPRINGS By: Trico Homes tricohomes.com
10. YORKVILLE By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/ calgary-yorkville
11. CRESTMONT VIEW By: Qualico Communities
Builders: Homes by Us, Augusta Fine Homes crestmontview.ca
12. GOODWIN By: Anthem Properties goodwinbyanthem.com
13. PINE CREEK
By: Anthem Properties Builders: Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencepinecreek.com
14. SIROCCO AT PINE CREEK By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencesirocco.com
15. FISH CREEK EXCHANGE & PARK SOUTH By: Graywood Developments fishcreekexchange.ca
16. SHAWNEE PARK By: Cardel Homes Builders: Cardel Homes cardelhomes.ca
17. BELWOOD PARK By: StreetSide Developments bellwoodpark.com
18. SANDERSON RIDGE By: Teltec Developments sandersonridge.ca
19. HUDSON IN CREEKSTONE By: Highfield Land Management. Builders: Broadview Homes, Stepper Homes, StreetSide Developments. liveinhudson.ca
20. THE VILLAGE TRINITY HILLS By: Metropia liveintrinityhills.ca
21. MORENA WEST By: Rockford Developments liveatmorenawest.com
22. CREEKSTONE By: Apex Developments and Quadra Developments
Builder: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, Truman creekstonecalgary.com
23. SILVERTON STREET TOWNS By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com
24. SILVER SPRUCE By: Apex Developments
Builders: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes silversprucecalgary.com
FALLING IN LOVE WITH
CREEKSTONE
NEW PHASES BRING EXCITEMENT IN 2024
There’s a lot going on in Creekstone right now, and even more going for it. This boutique community in the southwest continues to attract new home buyers with its easyliving appeal, and the new phases coming this spring will bring even more energy to the rapidly growing community.
Creekstone opened only two years ago and is now quickly approaching build out with just two phases to go.
“Sales have been really good,” says Michelle Wilken, development coordinator at Apex Developments. “Phase 1 is completely sold out and
phase 2 is over 50 per cent sold out. Our duplex lots have sold very quickly with only a few remaining in Phase 3A.”
NEW PHASES
Creekstone will start on its latest phase (3B) in the spring, and it will have truly unique lots that growing, active families will love.
“In Spring of 2024 we will be starting construction in phase 3B which will be single -family front drive garage homes, with over half of the lots having rear lane access,” Wilken says. “This is a huge bonus for
parking toys like RV’s and boats that active families love. Those lots tend to sell quickly.”
Wilken says they are seeing a lively mix of buyers in the community, including those from out of province, young families looking to upgrade their current home, and first-time homebuyers. Everyone seems to find something to love about Creekstone, she adds.
“Residents love the park; parents can sit on the benches and catch up with neighbours while the kids are playing and there are always lots of kids playing at the playground.
Creekstone community
Residents love the access to so many southwest amenities while still having that close-knit community enclave feel in Creekstone.”
PERFECT LOCATION
Just off the west side of Macleod Trail in the rapidly growing southern limits of Calgary, Creekstone offers the
fertile ground where families can set down their roots.
“One of the many benefits of living in Creekstone is the proximity to popular shopping centres, recreation facilities, and other conveniences that make daily life easier and enjoyable,” Wilken says. “From park and playground spaces that are perfect for kids, to future amenities like schools, commercial areas, and everyday essentials close by, everything you need is right outside your front door. Creekstone has it all.”
EASY-LIVING ENCLAVE
Jointly developed by Apex and Quadra Developments, Creekstone has quickly captured heart and minds of buyers with their elegantly stylish, and affordable front-drive garage and duplex homes from Brookfield Residential and Excel Homes.
Brookfield Residential offers four front-drive garage home models ranging in size from 1,884 to 2,485 square-feet. They can have three and even six bedrooms from the low $700’s. While Excel Homes has 11 models of front-drive garage homes here from 1,775 to 2,739 square-feet. They have three to four bedrooms and are from the high $600’s. Both offer basement developments that really fulfill the potential of the home.
COMMUNITY Creekstone
DEVELOPERS
Apex Developments and Quadra Developments
HOME STYLE
Duplexes and front-drive garage homes
BUILDERS
Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes
WEB creekstonecalgary.com
Brookfield Residential in Creekstone
Excel Homes in Creekstone
Showhomes are open to view that display not only the quality and craftsmanship of the builders, but the stylish lifestyle available in this community.
Brookfield Residential’s Rundle showhome has been very popular with families. At 1,884 square-feet, it provides spacious accommodations with large windows that makes the home feel even bigger. The kitchen boasts a sizable pantry and an impressive island eating bar, making it an ideal spot for snacking and catching up between work, school, and soccer practice.
Excel’s Collingwood front-drive model is one of their most popular models and it’s easy to see why. It’s a modern three-bedroom home built with versatility in mind. It offers optimal flexibility and versatility with so many different options and variations to the home.
MASTER-PLANNED VISION
Creekstone offers a master-planned vision for the greater Pine Creek community. “We have made it easier than ever to plant your family roots, grow, and thrive in the city’s southwest. From park and playground spaces to nearby amenities like schools, commercial areas, and everyday essentials close by – you’re
perfectly situated in Creekstone,” Wilken says.
Intertwined by local and regional pathways, with an environmental reserve close by, Creekstone is as picturesque as it can get with the southern Alberta foothills and the Rockies as its backdrop.
Creekstone is on 210 Avenue in the SW, and not only does it have great access to major thoroughfares including Macleod Trail, Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail, it is close to key commercial areas like the thriving,
new Township shopping centre and Walden Gate, both less than 10 minutes away.
But with only two phases left to develop, the time may be right to get into the community before it’s all snapped up.
“Now is a great time to buy, you can choose the best lot for your family and pick from one of Creekstone’s award winning builders!”
Find out more at creekstonecalgary.com.
Brookfield Residential in Creekstone
Excel Homes in Creekstone
MIDFIELD HEIGHTS
BRINGING THE HYPE TO THE NE INNER CITY
CODY BATTERSHILL
Calgary’s ever-evolving inner city real estate scene has a lot to look forward to with an increasing number of buyers beyond just luxury infills. Multi-family buyers are being given the grand opportunity to live centrally without breaking the bank through a handful of new and exciting multi-family projects underway.
Midfield Heights in particular has piqued the interest of many potential homebuyers. The new community will feature a blend of office, retail and residential spaces where the Midfield Mobile Home Park used to be, east of Winston Heights/ Mountview, North of Renfrew and just west of Deerfoot Trail on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Here’s all you need to know about this exciting up-and-coming community in Calgary’s northeast inner-city area.
MIDFIELD HEIGHTS QUICK FACTS
• Will feature a total of up to around 1,500 residential units
• Multi-family condo and townhome residences
• Ground-level retail spaces and parking
• New dedicated green spaces, parks and pathways
• Pop-up markets to be held in green spaces
• Near future Orange BRT Station and new Calgary Green LRT Line
We can expect to see a variety of low-to-mid-rise condo builds and two- to three-bedroom townhouses
in Midfield Heights. Townhomes along the ridge of the plateau where the community sits will likely be larger in size and have city views to the north and east, while the condo buildings will be found mostly on the west and south corner.
Midfield Height residents will enjoy excellent access to outdoor parks and recreation via the paved pathway systems that exist in the adjacent communities. There is also a bike path that runs along Deerfoot Trail which leads south to the Calgary Zoo, Inglewood, East Village, Downtown, Chinatown, and Bow River pathways – all reachable within a short walk, or an even quicker bike ride or roller skate.
Pet lovers will enjoy indulging in the ample green spaces nearby when living in Midfield Heights, easily accessible via countless kilometres of paved pathways heading in all directions!
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SALES
Midfield Heights is currently undergoing initial development work. Expect to see marketing and sales content emerge sometime in 2024, with actual above-ground construction beginning in 2025.
With the number of units to be built in the area – at anywhere from 1,000 to more than 1,500 – expect to see construction happening in the area for several years. It will likely take more than 10 years to complete the area, a similar timeline to the East Village community in downtown.
Overall, Midfield Heights is a great opportunity for potential future homeowners and/or investors looking to buy on a 2024-2025 timeline. Don’t hesitate to contact our team of experienced Realtors® in Calgary to discuss your goals in the area, and we will be happy to assist you!
Happy house hunting in this year and the next, from the Calgaryism real estate team!
Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing Realtor® at RE/MAX House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to show off the best that Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4008, on Twitter @ Calgaryism and Calgaryism.ca
Midfield Heights Village
VIBRANT LIFESTYLE ,
VARIETY OF OPTIONS BRING LIFE TO CALGARY’S INNER-CITY
In any city, the closer you are to downtown, the higher the cost of homes. Same is true in Calgary, but Cowtown’s inner-city remains an appealing draw for new homebuyers.
So, what are the benefits of living close to the downtown? A lot, it seems, and today there are more choices than ever.
Calgary’s inner-city is where the urban and urbane lifestyle meet; where the benefits of having established amenities surround you, and a cosmopolitan style of home awaits.
There are a ton of new home opportunities. Whether you’re interested in a new infill, a stylish multi-family home, or perhaps
by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
an older bungalow, an inner-city lifestyle has several benefits that are hard to look past for many buyers, especially those who work downtown or frequent the city centre.
According to realtor and our own Calgaryism real estate blogger, Cody Battershill, some benefits of inner city living include: accessibility to downtown and amenities – a major appeal to those who work at the core and those who live for the entertainment it can easily provide; and its inherent walkability, where you can get to work on foot or on a bike without too much of a sweat.
There is also a wide selection of home types to choose from
– whether apartment condos, townhomes, infills, fixer-uppers –you name it, the inner city has it.
“While some people look to new infill developments as their preferred home in the inner city, others find multi-family properties much more viable for their budget,” Battershill says. “This diverse real estate portfolio helps promote eclectic and vibrant streetscapes wherever you go by offering living opportunities for people from many walks of life.”
Buyers aren’t limited to expensive custom-made infill homes either, especially after the success of the redevelopment of the former military grounds of Currie Barracks, just off Crowchild Trail in the southwest.
Crown Park
Now called Currie, it is one of the best places in the inner-city where this wide range of housing choices and lifestyles can be found.
HISTORIC LEGACY
One of the most exciting developments in Calgary’s inner-city is Currie. Although not exactly an infill community, it is at that nexus where urban meets suburban – at the midpoint where urban sensibilities meet suburban ease.
Opportunities abound to find a comfortable, meaningful, and wellconnected lifestyle in Currie. This 200-acre community developed by Canada Lands Corporation (CLC) repurposes a historic military base in the heart of Calgary into a modern, environmentally friendly, amenity-rich enclave designed to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers.
Today, Currie is a beacon of endless possibilities, linking past, present and future in one brilliant setting. You can continue the tradition of vibrant
living in Currie with homes for every life stage and lifestyle, designed to be close to shopping, restaurants, parks and playgrounds. All less than 10 minutes from downtown.
INNER-CITY SPECIALTY
Crystal Creek Homes is one of the new home builders offering singlefamily and multi-family options in Currie and in other parts of Calgary’s inner-city. In Currie, Crystal Creek has both rear-detached and font-garage single-family homes.
“Currie holds rich historical significance as a former military base. Its redevelopment has retained elements of the area’s heritage, incorporating historical buildings and artifacts into the modern community, creating a unique blend of past and present,” says Crystal Creek Marketing Manager, Karla Takasaki.
“Unlike many other neighborhoods, Currie Barracks was meticulously planned for mixed-use development, offering a diverse range of housing
options, retail spaces, parks, and amenities within a walkable and sustainable urban environment,” she tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide.
Currie already boasts a wide array of amenities, including schools, recreational facilities, green spaces, and pedestrian-friendly pathways, fostering a strong sense of community and convenience for residents. Along with its proximity to downtown, Currie was also developed with sustainable living in mind.
In Currie, Crystal Creek offers a variety of home models for both Front Drive garage homes starting from $1.6M and estate rear garage homes with carriage suite options available starting from $1.25M.
“Our new 3-story showhome, The Kennedy opens February 3rd, and we are having a grand opening event at grand opening event,” Takasaki says. The new showhome is at 219 Calais Drive SW.
Kennedy by Crystal Creek
Crystal Creek’s Kennedy
Currie
Crown Park Crown Park
In the inner-city community of Richmond, Crystal Creek has the Richmond Luxe, a collection of eight luxury townhomes with rear detached garages from the $700’s. “The units are scheduled to be completed in August this year. We have two different plans available, with one including a roof top patio. The townhomes have been professionally designed with stunning interior selections,” Takasaki says.
INNER-CITY MULTI-FAMILY
Calgary’s inner-city may be known for the stylish and elegant custom-made single-family homes, but new multifamily homes are also available, such as Brookfield Residential’s Crown Park townhomes.
Just off Bow Trail, five minutes from downtown, Crown Park currently offers City Townhomes, Urban Rowhomes, Bungalow-style townhomes. They will include executive infill homes and urban lowrise condos in the future.
“Crown Park is one of the most exciting inner-city developments,” says Justin Castelino, Senior Marketing Manager, Alberta Homes at Brookfield Residential.
“It is a truly remarkable community offering luxurious living just minutes to downtown. We are proudly crafting two- and three- bedroom townhomes, along with a select number of semi-detached homes, in a planned community that offers curated greenspaces and exceptional city views.”
Although inner-city selections have relatively higher prices compared to suburban homes, Castelino says Brookfield Residential balances this out in Crown Park with the wide range of homes.
“We always seek to provide exceptional value to all our homeowners, and Crown Park is no different. We offer eight different floorplans that range from 1,200 to over 2,200 square feet. Our Manhattan plan, as an example, offers 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen and an attached garage, all in an efficient design that makes the most of space.”
He says its location is also a big draw, as it is just a few train stops from the downtown core, or a short bike ride along the pathway will mean quicker commute time and less gas money.
Currie
Currie
Currie
Richmond Luxe
Crown Park
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1. EVANSTON PARK
By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com
2. SAGE MEADOWS
By: Genesis Land Development Corp.
Builders: Arrive by Partners Development Group, Genesis Builders Group, Sage Walk Condos and Townhomes by Logel Homes genesisland.com
3. FIVE LAKES
By: Decker Management Ltd
Builder: Crystal Creek Homes, Duri Homes, Lupi Luxury Homes fivelakes.rocklakeestates.ca
4. SYMONS GATE
By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes brookfieldresidential.com
5. CARRINGTON
By: Genstar
Builders: Avi Urban, Excel Homes, Jayman MasterBuilt, Homes by Avi, Arcuri Homes genstar.com/calgary/carrington
6. CARRINGTON SOUTH
By: Apex Developments & H3 Developments
Builders: Excel Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes carringtonsouth.com
7. LIVINGSTON
By: Brookfield Residential
Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Morrison Homes experiencelivingston.com
8. AMBLETON
By: Qualico Communities.
Builders: Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Broadview Homes, Jayman BUILT, Truman Homes liveinambleton.com
9. TUSCAN RISE
Builders: Rockford tuscanrise.ca
10. KINCORA
Builders: Emerald Sky by Carlisle Group, Diseno by Landmark Homes
11. UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
By: University of Calgary Properties Group Builders: Avi Urban, Brookfield Residential, Truman, Brenda Strafford Foundation, Gracorp Capital myuniversitydistrict.ca
12. VERONA WEST TOWNHOMES
Builders: Trico Homes veronawesttownhomes.com
13. CARRINGTON
By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/calgarycarrington
14. SAGE HILL CREST
By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes and Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com
15. ROCKLAND PARK
By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Morrison Homes, Avalon Master Builder Experiencerockland.com
16. ARBOUR LAKE WEST
By: Hopewell Residential Builders: Hopewell Residential and Trico Homes arbourlakewest.com
17. SAGE WALK
By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com
18. GLACIER RIDGE By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes glacierridgecalgary.ca
#InsideCalgary
Calgary
by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ Calgary
WHAT’S HAPPENING
University District (U/D) is pleased to announce Jayman BUILT as the newest builder joining the community with a residential offering launching in early 2024: Magna. The concrete-built residential buildings will include one and two-bedroom condominium units as well as six total penthouse suites. Magna will be a place where high-end living and smart home technology meets a beautiful, sustainable and luxurious home in the heart of University District. Find out more at jayman.com/magna
Anthem acquires Cedarglen Homes
A new power in Calgary’s new home industry has emerged, as Anthem Properties acquires Cedarglen Homes.
Cedarglen Homes is one of Calgary’s most prolific new home builders producing over 300 homes a year. They now join forces with Anthem Properties, a Real Estate operating company that develops, manages, and invests, alone or in partnership in over 320 residential, commercial, and retail projects across North America.
“This exciting partnership with Anthem Properties will open a world of opportunities for our employees and customers,” says Cedarglen Homes President, Howard Tse. “For our employees, it means joining a larger, dynamic company with a strong commitment to growth and development. For our customers, it means continued access to a wide range of high-quality homes in more communities in Calgary and the surrounding areas.”
Cedarglen and Anthem have partnered before, as Cedarglen builds homes in Anthem’s Belmont and Glacier Ridge master planned communities in Calgary.
JAYMAN BUILT
Howard Tse
DID YOU KNOW?
The -32 C temperature in Calgary this January prompted extreme cold warnings, but the coldest in the city’s history remains -43 C recorded on January 21, 1943.
Daytona Homes now in Rangeview
There’s lots to be excited about in the young community of Rangeview by Section23, especially as Daytona Homes opens their first showhome in Calgary’s garden-to-table community in the southeast – and they come out swinging with a three-storey beauty.
The Lariat Z-II is designed to take you away from home without leaving it, says Craig Bieber, Vice President for Daytona Homes Calgary. “The idea is for it too feel like you are away at a ski chalet unwinding from your
day to day with a good book,” he tells Around Town.
The home has a total of 2,306 square-feet of living space, including the loft. The basement suite has another 658 square-feet, which adds another bedroom and full bath to a home that already has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
The showhome is exciting enough, but Beiber says the community itself inspires residents. “Rooted in Section23’s rich agricultural heritage, the community will become a vibrant and social gathering place for neighbours to connect.” Visit calgary/ dayonehomes.ca for more.
Qualico brings new community to Chestermere
Qualico Communities Calgary will be expanding their presence in Chestermere, Alberta, this year with a new community called Bridgeport.
The recently acquired land, located at Rainbow Road and 17th Avenue SE, follows Qualico Communities’ current development of Dawson’s Landing, located just across Chestermere Boulevard. The initial stage of Bridgeport will encompass 7 phases over 251 acres of land, three major park spaces, a small retail site adjacent to Chestermere Boulevard, and a public-school site.
The community will also retain some of its natural beauty by
integrating a large part of the existing habitat into the community’s plan. “We will be retaining the 12-acre wetland and will incorporate it into our larger stormwater management ponds, totaling over 20 acres between the two,” says Mike Anderson, Senior Development Manager of Qualico Communities. The project is already underway. Stripping and grading was completed in late 2023 and on-site construction will commence in the Spring. Groundbreaking will be this spring and will be followed by a community grand opening event in 2025. Go to liveinbridgeport.com for more.
BELTLINE
1. SOVEREIGN 17 17TH AVENUE by Homes by Avi homesbyavi.com
2. PARK POINT by Qualex Landmark qualex.ca/ParkPoint
BRIDGELAND
3. Bridgeland Crossings II by Gablecraft Homes liveat.bridgelandcrossings.com
4. Radius by Bucci Developments bucci.com/radius/
5. Alvaro by Cruz Custom Homes. Alvarroyyc.com.
6. Bridgeland Hill by Gablecraft Homes liveatbridgelandhill.gablecrafthomes.ca
EAST VILLAGE
DEVELOPER: CMLC
7. ARRIS RESIDENCES by Bosa Development arrisresidences.ca
8. EVOLUTION by Bosa Development evolutioncalgary.com
9. VERVE by Fram Building Group framhomes.com
10. N3 Condos by Knightsbridge & Metorpia N3condo.ca
EAU CLAIRE
11. LANDMARK AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com
12. PARKSIDE AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com
KENSINGTON
13. EZRA by Birchwood ezraonrileypark.com
14. SOLA by Ocgrow Group of Companies solacalgary.com
15. ASPEN & BOW by Anthem Properties aspenandbowbyanthem.com
16. THE THEODORE by Graywood Developments theodorecondos.com
MISSION
17. DUKE by Avi Urban aviurban.com
18. MATRIX IN MISSION by Mission 19 Ltd and Gravity Architecture. matrixliving.ca
19. NEST by Bowman. nestyyc.ca
VICTORIA PARK
20. GUARDIAN by Hon Towers theguardiancalgary.com
WEST END
21. AVENUE by Grosvenor & Cressey avenuewestend.com
SOUTH CALGARY/ MARDA LOOP
22. BROOKLYN TOWNHOMES by Trico Homes tricohomes.com
SOUTHEAST
1. ARTESIA AT HERITAGE POINTE
By: Brookfield Residential
Builders: Augusta Fine Homes, Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential liveinartesia.com
2. RANGEVIEW
By: Genstar
Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Truman Homes, Cardel Homes genstar.com
3. RANGEVIEW
By: Section23
Builders: Baywest Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT Rangeviewyyc.com
4. COPPERSTONE
By: Vesta Properties copperstoneliving.com
5. CRANSTON
By: Brookfield Residential
CRANSTON RIDGE by Cardel Lifestyles
ZEN CRANSTON by Avalon Master Builder brookfieldresidential.com
CRANSTON’S RIVERSTONE
Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes, Brookfield Residential experienceriverstone.com
6. LEGACY
By: Westcreek Developments
Builders: Carlise Group, My Legacy Park, Aldebaran Homes, Trico Homes, Jayman, Shane, Stepper, Luxuria, Sterling, WestCreek Homes, Morrison Homes, Crystal Creek
LEGACY PARK by Brad Remington Homes legacylife.ca
7. ZEN SEQUEL
By: Avalon Master Builder zenbyavalon.com
8. MAHOGANY
By: Hopewell Residential
Builders: Excel Homes, Hopewell Residential, Jayman BUILT.
SANDGATE by Hopewell
MAHOGANY ESTATE
Builders: Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes. mahoganyliving.com
9. LOGAN LANDING
By: Genesis Land Development genesisland.com
10. SETON By: Brookfield Residential
Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Rohit Communities, Trico Homes thesetonexperience.com
11. HOTCHKISS By: Hopewell Residential and Qualico Communities
Builders: Broadview Homes, Hopewell Residential, NuVista Homes and Sterling Homes hotchkissliving.com
12. WALDEN By: Genstar
Builders: Cardel Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, California Homes, Cedarglen Homes, WALDEN PLACE by Cardel Lifestyles AXIS by Rockford Development
HOLLAND PARK by Excel Homes waldenliving.ca
13. WESTMAN VILLAGE By: Jayman BUILT
Builders: Jayman BUILT westmanvillage.com
14. WOLF WILLOW By: Westcreek Developments
Builders: Cove Properties, Stepper, Trico Homes, Shane Homes, JaymanBUILT, Morrison Homes, Maddison Avenue liveatwolfwillow.ca
15. SETON WEST By: Logel Homes Builders: Logel Homes logelhomes.com
16. COLOURS OF SETON TOWNHOMES By: Trico Homes coloursofseton.com
ALBERTA’S NET ZERO HOMES REVOLUTION
Climate change has factored in our daily lives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become central in how businesses and lives are conducted today. Alberta’s new home industry has taken notice, and many new homebuilders are now taking part in the Net Zero home revolution.
Net Zero refers to a home producing as much energy as it uses in a year. With the added burden of the carbon tax, homeowners’ heating bills can go up substantially and the need to have more sustainable practices, such as Net Zero, goes a long way in alleviating those costs.
In Calgary, Net Zero homes are becoming more readily available from a select number of homebuilders, as buyers increasingly demand a more sustainable home.
Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential and Jayman BUILT are all offering Net Zero homes and
by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
showhomes are open for buyers to check out.
AVALON MASTER BUILDER
The developers of the popular ZEN townhome series have laid out some amazing new floorplans for 2022, but a key component of their designs remains to be increasing energy efficiency. Avalon is continuing to apply Net Zero and Net Zero Ready methods in their building designs and construction process, says Chris Williams, President, Avalon Master Builder.
Avalon is taking this a step further in 2024 with ZEN Livingston, their first Net Zero Community in Calgary. Sales began in last November and they are seeing strong demand.
“Every home will be built as an energy-efficient home with a superior airtight building envelope, extra insulation and triple pane
windows which eliminates drafts and reduces energy consumption. The homes are more comfortable, healthier, quieter, and more durable,” Williams says.
ZEN Livingston offers Avalon’s traditional stacked townhomes, including one- and two-bedroom level living flats with an outdoor amenity space, and two- and threebedroom two-storey City homes, with a fenced back yard.
“It is important that our industry continues to advance toward carbon reduction, and in increased occupant health and comfort. A Net Zero or Net Zero Ready home offers the same functional experience as a home built to base building code but has substantially lower emissions,” Williams adds.
Go to avalonmasterbuilder.com for more.
ZEN Livingston
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Brookfield Residential has been studying how to efficiently build Net Zero homes for the better part of a decade and they are opening new showhomes in Edmonton and Calgary that display all that they have learned so far.
Their first attempt in building an energy efficient home was with the passive house they completed in 2019, says Brookfield Residential’s Lindsey Wachowicz, Business Strategies Manager, Land & Housing Development for Alberta.
She says what they had learned in building the passive house was that the resulting costs didn’t make sense for production housing at that time. “Since then, there have been a lot of new innovation introduced that may change the outcome we saw back then.”
Today, Brookfield Residential’s Net Zero home is far different from that
passive house, because there are different requirements for modeling and construction details required, and now the multi-national homebuilder and land developer feels more confident in how to efficiently build Net Zerohomes.
“Later this year, we will look to introduce Energy Efficient packages that include a limited net zero and net zero ready offering,” she says. Wachowicz says there are three components that essentially make up the Net Zero home: building envelope, mechanical system, and renewable energy source. Having every one of those components built to Net Zero standards can result in an 80 per cent more efficient home.
“With a thicker wall assembly, and an ASHP (air source heat pump) for your mechanical system – the home runs more efficiently and the energy used can be offset
from the solar panels – this can help futureproof your home of any electrical rate increases,” she tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide.
“With the advanced construction methods and materials, a Net Zero home is a more comfortable with more even temperatures throughout. The additional benefit of a tightly built home is it is a quieter home,” she adds. “Lastly, ultimately knowing you are helping support the environment, our Net Zero home saves 14 tonnes GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions/ year. That is equivalent to get 17 gas powered vehicles off the road per year.”
In Calgary, Brookfield Residential is opening the Purcell 24 showhome in Cranston’s Riverstone in the southeast. It is one of their most popular models with three bedrooms, a bonus room and a flex room in the main floor.
Brookfield Residential’s Net Zero Purcell 24
Brookfield Residential’s Net Zero Purcell 24
Jayman BUILT’s Karma Net Zero in Seton Jayman BUILT’s Cooper Net Zero in Glacier Ridge
PHOTO: DUSTIN HOFFERT / DEPICT
“For Net Zero, the home features an ASHP with an electric back up heat source as it is a full electric appliances and mechanical system – no natural gas connection. It also features a net zero wall assembly, and 26 solar panels – just to name a few features. You can tour this home in Riverstone in Cranston.
Although there is an added price component in building a Net Zero home from 10 to 15 per cent more than a regular home, Wachowicz says to keep in mind the savings and peace of mind that a sustainable home design can provide.
Go to alberta.brookfieldresidential.com for more information.
JAYMAN BUILT
Jayman BUILT has prided itself in being at the cutting edge of home design innovation in Alberta, and their hit line of advanced, energysaving home models have proven that environmental sustainability and good business can go hand in hand.
“Our Jayman BUILT Net Zero certified homes – known, as the
Quantum Performance Ultra E-Homes, prevent 10.37 tonnes of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere, and can save homeowners up to $2,850 on their energy costs,” says Dave Krasman, Director, Corporate Purchasing, Jayman BUILT.
“Not only is this home good for the environment, but good for homeowners’ pocketbook. As building code is requiring Net Zero Ready by 2030, it was important for us to ensure we can meet these advancements in code requirements today, not some time in the future.”
Jayman introduced the Quantum Performance Ultra-E home in 2021 and expanded its offering in 2022, with the Path to Net Zero. “They have been well received by the market, with a handful sold each year,”
Krasman says. Today, buyers can build a Jayman Net Zero home in every community they build in, as long as the homesite has 200-amp servicing.
“A mix of laned and front-attached showhomes are available to tour with our Net Zero offering, which includes 30 or more solar panels,
a proprietary wall system with Net Zero building envelope and triple pane R-8 windows with argon fill and an air source electric heat pump mechanical system. There is no noticeable change to the design, layout or functionality of the home. We have 12 Quantum Performance Ultra E-Showhomes in Calgary and eight in Edmonton available to tour.”
Building a Net Zero certified home does add approximately $80,000 to $100,000 to the home’s purchase price, he points out. “However, these prices do vary based on the ‘step’ you choose along the process. Every Jayman BUILT home we build comes with what we call our Core Performance – this is a set of standard, energy efficient inclusions like 10 solar panels, tankless hot water heater, high efficiency furnace, triple pane windows, and more. They come standard on all Jayman BUILT homes and save our homeowners up to $1,300 annually on their energy bills.”
Jayman BUILT’s Cooper Net Zero in Glacier Ridge
Jayman BUILT’s Cooper Net Zero in Glacier Ridge
Brookfield Residential’s Net Zero Purcell 24
Jayman BUILT’s Karma Net Zero in Seton
NORTHEAST
1. SADDLESTONE
By: Genesis Land Development Corp.
Builders: Genesis Builders Group saddlestonecalgary.com
2. CORNERSTONE
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Jayman BUILT, Luxuria Homes, Morrison Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Shane Homes Truman liveatcornerstone.ca
3. REDSTONE
By: Qualico Communities
Builders: Broadview Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Red Embers Point by StreetSide Developments, NuVista Homes calgary.qualicocommunities.com/redstone
4. CITYSCAPE
By: Mattamy Homes
Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com
5. SAVANNA IN SADDLE RIDGE
By: Genstar Development Co.
Builders: Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Excel Homes, Arcuri Homes, Rohit Communities, Prominent Homes genstar.com/calgary/savanna
6. LIVINGSTON
By: Brookfield Residential
Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Morrison Homes experiencelivingston.com
7. SKYVIEW RANCH
By: Brookfield Residential
Builders: Arrive by Partners Developments
8. CORNERBROOK
By: Westcreek Developments
Builders: WestCreek Homes, Stepper, Maddison Avenue, Cardel Homes, Trico Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Luxuria Homes livecornerbrook.ca
9. HOMESTEAD
By: Partners Development Group Builders: Excel Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Trico Homes, Journey by partners townhomes liveinhomestead.ca
10. THE PARKS OF HARVEST HILLS
By: Cedarglen Builder: Cedarglen Homes, Cedarglen Living theparksofharvesthills.com
11. CARRINGTON By: Genstar Builders: Homes by Avi, Rohit genstar.com
12. CARRINGTON By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com
1. CHESTERMERE CHELSEA
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Trico Homes, Truman Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Luxuria Homes chelseachestermere.com
DAWSON’S LANDING
By: Qualico Communities.
Builders: Broadview Homes, Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes www.liveindawsonslanding.ca
KINNIBURGH NORTH
By: Pollyco Developments
Builders: SunStar Homes, Paramount Homes, Luxuria Homes, NewLook Homes, Twenty First Century Homes, Everwood Homes, Landstone Homes, Red Square Homes www.kinniburgh-chestermere.com
KINNIBURGH SOUTH
By: Golden Triangle Development
Builders: Golden Triangle Home Builders, 3D Homes, Wave Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.kinniburghsouth.com
SOUTH SHORE
By: GDS on behalf of Edgewater Communities Inc.
Builders: Crystal Creek Homes, Prominent Homes, Madison Avenue Group, Green Cedar Homes, and Avalon Master Builder www.liveatsouthshore.com
WATERFORD
By: Douglas Developments
Builders: Artistique Homes, Devine Custom Homes, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.lifeinwaterford.com
2. STRATHMORE THE RANCH
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: WestView Builders theranchunited.com
3. LANGDON BRIDGES OF LANGDON
By: Pollyco Developments
Builders: Paramount Homes, Green Cedar Homes, SunStar Homes, Kelly Kustom Homes, Landmark Group. www.bridgesoflangdon.com
PAINTED SKY
By: Qualico Communities
Builders: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes www.paintedskyinlangdon.com
7. ELEVATE COLLECTION AT COOPER’S CROSSING By: Vesta Properties vestaproperties.com
8. MIDTOWN By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com
9. CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE by Carlisle Group
10. GEORGETOWN @ Reunion by Slokker Homes
11. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD By: Dream Unlimited Builders: McKee Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca
1. BAYSIDE ESTATES
By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: McKee Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com
2. RAVENSWOOD By: Qualico Communities Builders: NuVista Homes, McKee Homes, Pacesetter Homes ravenswoodairdrie.com
3. COOPER’S CROSSING By: Westmark Holdings Builders: Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes; Emerald New Homes and Douglas Homes cooperscrossing.ca
4. HILLCREST
By: Apex Developments
Builders: Excel Homes, Shane Homes hillcrestairdrie.com
5. SOUTHWINDS By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary
6. CANALS LANDING By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.com
12. CHINOOK GATE By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, McKee Homes chinookgate.com
13. SOUTHPOINT By: Vesta Properties Builders: Vesta Properties vestasouthpoint.com
14. BAYVIEW By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com
15. THE JUNCTION IN BEISEKER By: J.R. Group Ventures Builders: CreekWest Custom Homes, Harlequin Homes thejunctionbeiseker.com
16. VANTAGE RISE By Qualico Communities Builders: Broadview Homes, McKee Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, NuVista Homes, Trico Homes, StreetSide Developments vantagerise.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com
SMALL TOWNS, BIG HOPES:
NEW HOME OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND OUTSIDE CALGARY
by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
Old-timers called them “bedroom communities,” referring to those municipalities where residents make their homes but work, play, shop in the big city nearby. But that was then, today many of these small towns and cities surrounding Calgary are more than just a bedroom.
It used to be that if you live outside the city and forgot to get milk on
the way home, you’d have to decide whether to face a long drive back or eat your cereals dry in the morning. Not so much today, as the explosive growth of municipalities like Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Okotoks have made them far more convenient for families.
Most now have their own shopping centres, cinemas, recreation complex
and, increasingly, more places of work that makes a true life-work balance easier to find. It’s also good to note that all offer a wide range of new home opportunities from singleto multi-family homes.
Land prices are also generally lower in those towns and cities, so homes tend to be less expensive. Although that gap is closing steadily.
Airdrie
The Calgary region saw several new communities launch in 2023, and more are coming this year. Here’s a snapshot of what are available out there.
AIRDRIE
Airdrie has a lot going for it these days, as it continues to grow out from under the shadow of its big sister city to the south. With an eye firmly fixed on the future and continued growth, Airdrie has become a first option for young families to live in.
There are several new communities in various stages of development that are sprouting in all sectors of Airdrie, a number of them coming in less than a decade ago, and more are opening. Already underway are Lanark and Cobblestone Creek by Melcor Developments; Bayside and Bayview by Genesis Land Development; Cooper’s Crossing by Westmark Holdings; Southpoint by Vesta Properties; Southwinds by Mattamy; and Chinook Gate by Brookfield Residential. Midtown by Shane Homes is close to wrapping up.
New ones are coming up to take its place, including Vantage Rise by Qualico Communities, and Key Ranch by Lamont Land. Wildflower by Minto Communities just opened showhomes last year, as did Vesta with their new multi-family development: Elevate in Coppers’ Crossing. Melcor is also prepping for the new estate community of Goldwyn in Balzac just on the southern border of Airdrie.
CHESTERMERE
If you haven’t been to this lakeside city just east of Calgary in the past
few years, you will certainly be in for a surprise. Growth is evident everywhere, from the rising number of new residential neighbourhoods to the bustling commercial centres in town and just on its outskirts. Its call to fame remains Chestermere Lake, as the 750-acre lake and the four-season recreational fun it offers remains a big draw. But it is so much more than that today. More people are finding Chestermere an appealing community to set roots
in with several new developments offering a varied range of housing options.
Young communities getting the most attention are Chelsea by Anthem Properties and Dawson’s Landing by Qualico Communities, both on the western border of Chestermere close to Calgary. South Shore that is being developed by GDS on behalf of Edgewater Communities Inc.; as well as Waterford by Douglas Developments are among the newest. And coming up is Bridgeport from Qualico Communities that is aiming to break ground in spring this year.
COCHRANE
Cochrane’s growth is on the fast track, as the new communities continue to sprout, and new infrastructure investments are being put in place try to keep pace with the needs the quick pace of growth brings.
Cochrane
Airdrie
Chestermere
Housing is trying to keep pace even as more residential communities come on, including Southbow Landing by Qualico Communities which just broke ground last year and will open its first showhomes in the fall. There’s also Greystone by Burnswest Properties just on the south edge of downtown that’s opened its first showhomes last September.
Even the more established communities continue to grow. Calbridge Development’s Fireside just released its latest phase with new laned and front-drive homes, and unveiled its Central Park. Heartland, now being developed by Rohit Land Development, is chugging right along; Rivercrest from Qualico and Slokker Communities released its latest phase with new showhomes; while Precedence, Sunset Ridge and Heritage Hills are that much closer to build out.
OKOTOKS
Just as the Rockies are as clear on the horizon of Okotoks, so is its future growth for the town just 20 minutes south of Calgary.
The town of about 31,000 residents is indeed blessed with majestic mountain sceneries and a rare connection to nature. This is underlined by the rolling grasslands of southern Alberta stretching out in all its splendour, the white-capped peaks of the Rockies that look close enough to touch, and the cool waters of the gently flowing Sheep River runs right through the heart of it all. All these make it prime land for recreational opportunities.
Anthem Properties is the most active developer currently with D’Arcy and Wedderburn communities on the north side of town. Partners Development Group is building multi-family homes in both communities, including Lawrie Park in Wedderburn, their first apartment condo development and the first that the town itself has seen in years. Coming up fast is Tillotson by Tristar Communities which will be on the corner of Big Rock Trail and Westland Street on the southwest
It promises a wide range of new home owning opportunities and is expected to open their first showhomes in 2024.
SPRINGBANK
Recreation is a big part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and if we learned anything from last year, it is that there can never be enough recreational opportunities close to home. And in this regard, Harmony is king. Located in Springbank just west of Calgary, the lake community of Harmony has won six straight BILD Calgary Region Community of the Year awards and is outclassing any
and all competition with the number of recreational opportunities it offers within the community itself or just outside its borders.
Its long-awaited Adventure Park is now open giving residents a fourseason playground that it had always promised for kids of any age. The tobogganing hill and ice-skating ribbon saw much use already during the past winter, and now the pump track, skate park, climbing wall and dog park components are ready to be enjoyed.
Its magnificent estate homes are a big draw but starter homes, including townhomes are also available.
side of Okotoks.
Okotoks
Harmony in Springbank
1. FIRESIDE
By: Calbridge Developments
Builders: Calbridge Homes Janssen, NuVista Homes, Cardel Homes, and Genesis Builders Group firesidecochrane.com
2. HEARTLAND
By: Rohit Land Development
Builders: Akash Homes, Daytona Homes, DS Homes, Rohit Homes heartlandcochrane.ca
3. THE WILLOWS OF RIVER HEIGHTS
By: Calbridge Developments
Builders: Calbridge Homes, Nuvista Homes, Janssen Homes, and Kingsmith Homes thewillowscochrane.com
4. PRECEDENCE IN RIVERSONG
By: Jayman Living
Builders: By JaymanBUILT, Trico Homes riversongcochrane.com
5. JUMPING POUND RIDGE
By: Slokker Homes jumpingpound.com
6. SUNSET RIDGE
By: Melcor Developments
Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, JaymanBUILT, Landmark Homes liveinsunsetridge.ca
7. RIVERCREST
By: Slokker Homes , Qualico Communities
Builders: Broadview Homes, Kingsmith Homes, Janssen Homes, Sterling Homes, and Trico Homes homeisrivercrest.ca
8. GREYSTONE
By: Burnswest Properties
Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes, Prominent Homes, Vertos Townhomes by Ocgrow Group of Companies, and Rohit Communities greystonecochrane.com
9. HERITAGE HILLS
By: Highfield Land Management
Builders: Look Master Builder, Mountain Pacific Homes, and Trico Homes Liveinheritagehills.com.
INSPIRATION
relaxing design
Create your calm RESTFUL AND RESTORATIVE DESIGN
by JYLLIAN PARK
IF YOUR HOME is truly a sanctuary, it should bring calm and relaxation – whatever that looks like for your taste and budget. While the go-to picture when envisioning a Zen space may be one that is stark and minimal, restful and restorative design can be
achieved for any style preference by simply following some standard home design best practices.
“Calming design comes down to how the space makes you feel,” says Brittany McNab, co-owner of Fifteen Twelve Home Co. and a featured
presenter at the upcoming 2024 Calgary Home + Garden Show. No matter the style, McNab says creating a relaxing home environment is all about functionality and personalization. Instead of having a hard-and-fast rule about what makes
a space beautiful, she stresses that form and function should work in tandem, creating practical interiors that work for the people who interact with the space every day.
For anyone looking to update and enhance their home to feel more comfortable in 2024 and beyond, a thoughtful and intentional decluttering of unnecessary items and mess would be the first and most cost-effective and important step, says McNab.
“Before hiring an interior designer, clear your space of things you don’t need, want or like. I often see people who have rooms with too many pieces of furniture or too many small tchotchkes. It looks too busy, and that is something I believe contributes to a space feeling stressful. After decluttering, simple design changes will make a space shine and feel lovely.”
The next step is to focus on creating a purposeful floorplan. Beyond just the style and finish of the pieces in a room, being thoughtful about how furniture and decor exist
in a home can help minimize ‘noise’ and elevate the overall look and feel of everything within the four walls.
Borrowing from the ancient philosophy of feng shui – the practice of arranging furniture and decor to create balance with the natural world – intentionality in a floorplan can greatly improve the overall energy of a home. Even if you or your designer are not strictly adhering to the rules and practices of feng shui, the right scale and positioning of the pieces in a room is a must.
“I always consider a few things when deciding on furniture orientation,” says McNab. “First, I take into account natural paths of travel through the room and make sure a space of at least 30 inches, but ideally 36 inches, is available for people to move about the room freely. This should be a given, but focus on keeping doorways, hallways, and windows clear, as well as the space around a coffee table or a bed. You also want to be able to move chairs in and out of a dining room or office. Nothing should impede travel.”
Finally, it’s time to understand how you use the rooms in your house. For example, will the living room be used for conversation, watching TV, eating, snacking, or snoozing? Is it a busy space like the bathroom, mud room, laundry room or kitchen where people will be in and out throughout the day? Each room should be designed to prioritize purpose and function.
Once the three objectives are met – decluttering, furniture placement and function – you will have the perfect canvas to apply your unique and personalized style, while maintaining a sense of calm, relaxation and comfort.
And above all, says McNab, “Stay true to yourself in your design; you will feel most at home in your space.”
Jyllian Park is a communications professional and freelance writer with a focus on design, architecture, lifestyle and personal stories. She is based in Edmonton and lives a quiet life with her two dogs and one husband.
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1. RANCHERS’ RISE
By: Bordeaux Developments
Builders: Baywest Homes, Sterling Homes, Wolverine Custom Homes okotoksranchersrise.com
2. DRAKE LANDING
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Lifestyle Homes, Sterling Homes, Prominent Homes drakeunited.com
3. MOUNTAINVIEW
By: Apex Developments
Builders: Sterling Homes, Excel Homes mountainviewokotoks.com
5. D’ARCY
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Morrison Homes, Partners Development Group, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com
6. WEDDERBURN
By: Anthem Properties
Builders: Partners Development Group, Luxe by Luxuria, Prominent Homes, Sterling Homes wedderburnokotoks.com
7. HAMILTON HEIGHTS
By: Telsec & Trico Homes
Builder: Trico Homes www.hhestates.ca
By: Dream Unlimited
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