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BRYAN BAEUMLER at Calgary Home + Design Show

BY HEATHER RYAN

19 On trend

BY ADENE LUCAS

28 Why hire a

professional renovator

BY BRYAN TUCKEY

51 Concrete countertops

BY BAILEY KOMARIC

52 The grey zone

BY MICKEY FOULDS

56 Summer style

inside the home

BY YANIC SIMARD

60 Tips on setting the stage…

BY LAURA LE

business profiles 6 Interiors With Elegance embraces

33 Adventure leads to

innovative ideas for Spindle, Stairs & Railings

BY HEATHER RYAN

34 Overhead Door Company

offers quality and selection

BY HEATHER RYAN

tips & tricks 24 Serving up style

BY ELISA KROVBLIT

30 Detached garage

foundation requirements

BY VANESSA GASH

46 Summer outdoor guide

BY SARA DUCK

50 Decoding the code

BY MICHAEL NYIKES

64 The scoop

BY SARA DUCK

67 Read the fine print

BY SHELL BUSEY

thoughtful, creative designs

outdoor oasis feature

BY HEATHER RYAN

38 Kayu: An exceptionally

16 Floor Trendz: The one stop floor shop

gorgeous deck deserves beautiful wood decking

BY CHERYL VANDERGRAAF

BY MICHELLE HOPKINS

26 Rusco Industries: Doing outstanding exterior renovations for 61 years

BY HEATHER RYAN

29 Lakeview Floors: Care, quality, craftsmanship

BY HEATHER RYAN

40 Creating an outdoor

oasis in a small space

BY BONNY DANN

43 Uniting a courtyard into

your outdoor living space

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get a better feel for what we do and it increases their comfort enovating a tired looking space into an elegant level when choosing us as their renovator,” Burton says. interior involves creativity, detailed design and Other benefits to choosing Interiors With Elegance are: commitment to quality – all of which Interiors With they have their own custom mill-work shop that ensures the Elegance has been providing its customers for highest quality of workmanship in the industry; and a state-ofmore than 25 years. the-art design studio to guide their customers through the “We’re a design build company,” says Darrin Burton, renovation process. founder and CEO of Interiors With Elegance. “We take time to With the expertise of Interiors With Elegance you can be listen to our clients, present suggestions and alternatives and confident that no matter what size of project you are contema state of the art design studio to guide their customers plating, from a bathroom to a whole home, the quality and thoughtful, creative, unique and functional. experience will be unlike any other. That is why the majority of “What allows us to be able to do that is our in house team its business comes from referrals and repeat customers. of designers, and drafts-people; we work together as a team,” “I was honoured recently when a past customer from 20 he explains. “We’re constantly working at bettering ourselves, years ago called us up again, to redo their bathroom that we trying to improve so we meet as a team and share ideas and had worked on. Not because anything was wrong with the knowledge and discuss how we can do something better. initial bathroom renovation but because the bathroom needed “We also listen to our guys in the field, they tell us their an update,” Burton comments. “It was amazing that they were concerns and we monitor processes so if something is not still in the same house after all those years and sought us out going right, we analyze it, share knowledge and figure out how again to complete the renovation for them.” to improve,” he adds.

Another renovation project recently completed in Interiors With Elegance takes pride in being innovative and Springbank was a large ensuite with a big walk-in closet. a leader in design. Owners and staff attend shows and “Our team reconfigured the space, creating a more modern courses throughout North America to learn new ideas and stay abreast with emerging products and trends to ensure our look with greater functionality encompassing a built-in wardrobe, a fabulous free-standing tub highlighted by a clients receive the most up-to-date information. rustic wall, curbless walk-in shower and his and her vaniOne of the renovator’s original ideas involves creating ties,” Burton explains. informative videos for potential customers that include testimonials, an explanation of the company’s process from beginning To learn more about Interiors With Elegance, visit to end and other resourceful information from accredited www.interiorswithelegance.ca or call 403-282-9176. associations and partners in the industry. “It really helps clients

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Canadian’s are embracing the staycation!

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According to a new survey released by BMO, more than half of Canadians plan to take a staycation and travel within their home province this summer.

Vacationing close to home offers a great opportunity to be a tourist in your very own city and Calgary stages plenty of great events, including the International Blues Festival from July. 28 to Aug. 3. A staycation is also the perfect chance to soak up the sun in your backyard! With the money you’ll save by not travelling, perhaps you’re thinking of investing in your dream backyard. To help you plan a customized outdoor oasis, don’t miss our special insert starting on page 37. If you are looking to spruce up your space, we have the latest outdoor decor finds to help inspire a backyard makeover, on page 46.

Speaking of makeovers, nothing can dramatically change the look of a room more than a new colour of paint on the walls. Paint trends tend to come and go with each year but one shade has stood the test of time, find out which colour has become a go-to hue in the home on page 52.

For our cover feature this issue, we get the inside scoop on all things renorelated from Canada’s top handyman Bryan Baeumler. Bryan will be a guest speaker at the Calgary Home + Design show, which runs Sept. 18 to 21 at the BMO Centre. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out this renovating renaissance man – he could be the inspiration you need to make that renovation happen in your home.

As always, we would love to hear how you enjoyed the issue, so drop us an email.

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If you’ve ever considered doing a renovation project in your home, you’ll not want to miss the opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s celebrity experts on the topic when he comes to Calgary this fall.

Bryan Baeumler, host of the hit HGTV show Leave it to Bryan, will be a guest speaker at the Calgary Home + Design Show, which runs Sept. 18-21 at the BMO Centre.

Prior to his appearance at the show we had a chance to ask Bryan for his thoughts on renovation projects, his show and more.

Q: On your show, Leave it to Bryan, you have to choose between three different reno projects the homeowners want. What criteria do you use to help you make your final decision?

A: I always have to balance the wants of the Family with the needs of the house itself (i.e. structural, mechanical, etc), how long they plan to stay in the house, what the neighbourhood/area trends are, and of course their budget!

Q: What are the most asked for renovation projects on the show and why?

A: Usually it’s kitchens, bathrooms and basements — I think most people assume that these renovations will add the most value.

Q: Do you see any new style trends that people want for their home reno projects?

A: The beach house theme seems to come up a lot — people want light and airy finishes. The days of the dark floors and heavy furniture may be numbered.

Q: What are the most popular reno projects to tackle during the summer?

A: The summer always opens the door to exterior renovations, but nothing is off-limits.

Q: You’ve done a ton of renovation projects — which one do you think gives you the best return on the investment?

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I wish more people would start seeing the value in a well built, efficient and healthy home over a well decorated home — to me that’s way more valuable.

Q: You’re a guest speaker at the Calgary Home + Design Show. What are you speaking on?

A: I’ll be talking about some of my experiences working both on and off the show, how I got started in the business (both construction and television), how to avoid getting yourself in over your head when tackling a renovation at home, and taking a lot of questions. My topics often vary depending on the crowd!

Q: Have you filmed a Leave it to Bryan show in Calgary or done any renovation projects in Calgary?

A: I haven’t yet, but I’d love to one day!

The truth is it’s hard to travel around too much with my tool belt, my wife Sarah, my four kids and a film crew!!

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You can see and learn more from Bryan Baeumler when he hits the Trail Appliances Main Stage on Sept. 19, 6-7 p.m., and on Sept. 20, 2-3 p.m.

The Calgary Home + Design Show will introduce you to all things design, entertaining and home improvement. With big names such as Bryan Baeumler, plus more than 350 exhibitors, local foodie favourites, and a variety of sensational new features,

there is expert insight and advice, innovation and inspiration for making the most of your home.

The Calgary Home + Design Show, which runs at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park, is where you’ll want to be to obtain helpful home decor and renovations ideas. The show dates and times are as follows: Sept. 18, 4–9 p.m.; Sept. 19, noon–9 p.m.; Sept. 20, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Sept. 21, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

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TRENDS ARE AN INTERESTING PART OF LIFE, they

happen in large industries such as automotive and fashion and even food. Gluten free and kale are trending right now and according to my teenage daughter Birkenstocks are in (again)!

As much as it may be considered by some as a marketing ploy, trends are a cycle and one we can embrace or simply sit back and watch.

In terms of home dĂŠcor, there are some exciting new design elements to watch for in plumbing fixtures, lighting and fabric that can simply be added to any space in varying degrees.

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IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO SELECT ALL YOUR LIGHTS TRY NOT TO GO WITH A FAMILY OF LIGHTS, MEANING A SET OF ALL THE SAME FIXTURES IN VARYING SIZES.

LIGHTING

Recently I met with Byron Vandekraats, the Operations Manager at Cartwright Lighting. We discussed the trends, the mistakes to avoid and what we are really paying for in a fixture.

TRENDS

Currently in the lighting industry the crystal and chrome combination has a very luxurious feel and appeals to the transitional style of many homes. Think of an elegant chandelier above a free standing tub. The bronze and black finishes are still strong and used frequently in traditional spaces. A new look is the softness of warm gold tones. Not the harsh polished brass of years past, but a softer more muted look. The warmth of the metal is great for a dining room fixture where generally you are close to the fixture.

Clean lines, modern looks and historical looking lights with exposed bulbs are also popular for this season.

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EXPERT ADVICE

According to Byron, the kitchen and dining room are where to spend money on fixtures if your budget is limited. Those areas are where you typically spend the most time and also are the gathering spots for others. In many homes the light fixtures are often selected near the end of the project when budgets have already been stretched. When renovating, these can be easily changed out. It’s a matter of which ones first! I like to always change out the master bedroom because typically it is a standard, boring light and by simply replacing the fixture it creates interest and character in the space. If you are lucky enough to select all your lights try not to go with a family of lights, meaning a set of all the same fixtures in varying sizes. Use the same finish or shape but differ in the style. Byron mentioned that it’s helpful to know your ceiling height, as well as the other finishes in the space before you source out lights. Take pictures of the rooms, measure and feel free to book an appointment for full lighting selections or bring your designer with you who understands the space and the look you want to achieve.

MISTAKES TO AVOID

Under lighting a space is a big mistake when planning or renovating a home. I see it frequently in many homes I work on and it negatively impacts the look and feel of the space.

People will spend on granite, hardwood, beautiful mill work and then light it with only pot lights. Lighting should be layered and pot lights are just the start. Add pendants and other sources of light such as under cabinet in a kitchen or a hanging fixture over the island. A few portables, such a

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TRENDS

What exactly are we paying for when shelling out money for a fixture that looks very similar to one at a big box store?

Well design is often first, and you will pay for the look and the quality according to Byron. You may also be paying for the finish as it is often done by hand. Some materials are more costly, and often a square glass is more expensive than round. Once all those details are covered another factory will often knock off the original at a reduced price and sometimes lower quality. Look at fitness wear as an example. Lots of companies make exercise pants that knock off the look of Lulu Lemon but very few have that quality.

As always, you get what you pay for in terms of lighting.

Dawn is the guru of the plumbing fixture world and if you’re not passionate about your sink tap, she will convert you!

As a member of the Blanco Kitchen and Design Council she is privy to what’s really hot right now and she shared with me what we can expect to see for this fall. Lighter wood cabinetry is big, with a trend towards the natural look, birch, tile, stone - all very nature inspired elements. Grey is still strong and I also heard this with fabric so that’s great.

White sinks are also a trend we will see. Clean crisp lines, nothing fussy. If you have the old “marble” seashell sink it’s time to trade up! Metallic, as well as copper and bronze, are very rich and elegant finishes making a statement this year. A great place to incorporate those trends would be a powder room. Perhaps an entire ensuite is not the place to experiment with a trend but a small space has high impact so try something new.

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Ahh… the sexy world of plumbing… well not exactly, but after speaking with Dawn Fahr the Account Manager at Allan Forrest, plumbing fixtures have really glammed up.

Being cheap is a mistake on many levels but in terms of design and plumbing this is not a place you want to cut corners. If you have an overall vision for your home and

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FABRIC

Fabric trends derive from fashion and then trickle down to home décor. I recently attended a fabric launch at Whittaker Designs where a professional fabric buyer discussed the trends for this fall which include plaids in soft “wool’ like fabric and muted plaids, not the bold prints like we used to see. Colours to look for are spicy oranges, reds plums, rich dark bold prints, lots of the Chevron. Ikat prints are going to be big for this fall according to Carmel Patterson the Design and Sales Representative for Whittaker Designs, a furniture factory in Calgary.

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replace the plumbing fixtures one bathroom at a time with quality pieces you will save more in the long run. Yes, it’s expensive, but when you are spending quite a few thousand on a kitchen or bathroom, you should spend more on a faucet that gets daily use. While speaking with Dawn we discussed how we will spend a lot of money on cars but flinch at the cost of luxurious shower head that the entire family uses daily. It may be a small piece in the overall design but a faucet that ties in nicely with an updated kitchen can really make a statement. A frequently asked question in the plumbing design world is whether or not all the finishes should match. If you have a chrome fixture in your shower do you go with chrome in the sink faucets?

According to Dawn, yes, as it creates a seamless look. One way to help solve this issue it to have a split finish, which has two types of finishes so then you’re safe. While in the showroom I saw a leather faucet with chrome, very sharp!

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Technology, engineering, design and style are what affect pricing. It takes 18 months from inception to market for a faucet to reach the shelves. In that time, countless professionals are working on design elements, and spray patterns, how the water falls to ensure the faucet works as it should. Some faucets are just plated, while others are solid or cast. That too affects the cost of the product when it reaches us. Where the product is manufactured also has a bearing on cost. Again knock off companies that just reproduce the look without the quality and testing behind it can sell the look for much less because it’s simply a copy not the real article.

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Emerald green for colour and pattern are on their way out, but aside from that a mistake to avoid with fabric is playing it too safe. Go for a vibrant pattern on a chair or a headboard; try something a little less conservative on a smaller piece like reupholstering the seats of your dining room chairs. Also avoid the all over leather look. Even though leather is comfortable, soft and practical, too much in one space really lacks punch. If you must have leather do it one piece and add fabric for the rest of the furniture to create warmth and texture. Layering prints and colours can really update a room and it is a great way to experiment with a trend by adding a few cushions in a current trendy fabric. It’s a small investment and a quick way to experiment with a fresh look.

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Quality fabric can range anywhere from $50 a yard to upwards of $400 a yard. Design and material and where it’s produced influence the cost. A good quality fabric should have a high rub count upwards of 15,000 rubs. That means that in a factory, a machine has tested the fabric by repeatedly rubbing it until there is wear. A high rub count means it will hold up in your home, with kids, dirt and pets.

Look for a tight weave and patterns that are woven into the fabric rather than just printed on it.

Whether you embrace trends or abhor them, or are somewhere in the middle like me, it’s fun to see what’s coming for fall. Working with an expert or doing a bit of research ahead of time can help you navigate where and what to spend money on. A trend is something that is fleeting, but quality and taste are here to stay.

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efore you begin that next home reno, consider first updating your home furnishings! A new sectional could be all that is preventing your living room from looking drab to being a beautiful oasis.

For exciting decorating options, visit the Consignment Gallery, Calgary’s largest consignment home furnishing store.

You will be amazed when you walk into the Consignment Gallery. There’s a wonderful mix of contemporary pieces, traditional furniture, and accessories that provide something for everyone. In addition to furniture, the store also carries mirrors, paintings, and some truly one of a kind pieces (Giant stone lion anyone?).

With the Consignment Gallery’s brightly coloured and everchanging displays, the possibilities for your home are endless.

Worried you don’t have that flair for design? That is perfectly okay! Talk to any one of the friendly staff for decorating tips and tricks which will help make your home look its best.

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RUSCO INDUSTRIES

Rusco Industries

DOING OUTSTANDING EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR 61 YEARS

by HEATHER RYAN

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says, noting that Rusco’s installers are Window Wise certified so customers can be assured they are properly installed.

“Our windows are custom made, we can do custom colours and they have a lifetime warranty,” he says.

“Our windows are very efficient and we also have self-cleaning glass so there AFTER is less maintenance. We also have a new Diamond Series with wider air space for triple glaze windows so it any homeowners looking to undertake exterior renovation projects this year are choosing Rusco Industries Calgary Ltd. because of its longevity, performs better.”

With siding, Rusco offers a variety of experience and quality products that ensure outstanding results.

For the past 61 years Rusco Industries Calgary Ltd. has successfully choices such as Hardie Board, CertainTeed, insulated vinyl, acrylic stucco completed thousands of renovations and has won the Consumers Choice Award for and PVC-coated steel, which is McDonExcellence in exterior renovation for 13 consecutive years – a testament to its ald’s preferred choice as “it’s durable, exemplary work and customer satisfaction. fire-rated, energy efficient and stands up “Rusco Industries is a family-owned and operated company where we focus on to hail storms.” quality,” says owner David McDonald. “We provide great products that stand up to One project Rusco recently comCalgary’s weather and will last long term. Many products look alike, but the quality is pleted was to an Edgemont home just not there. It may cost more, but the value you add is worth it.” where they installed new wide panel McDonald notes the company is currently doing a complete window replaceinsulated vinyl siding and window ment to a home in West Springs that is just 10 years old and to a15-year-old home in cladding and added vinyl shakes on the Cochrane because the original windows weren’t holding up. turret and black stone on the front. “It “The Cochrane home is about a $30,000 job and the homeowner got several was an old-looking exterior, but now the estimates including one that was about half our price, but chose us because we customer says it’s the best looking offer a better product and are providing more of what he wanted; he’s looking at this home on the block,” McDonald says. as a long term investment,” McDonald explains.

Rusco specializes in exterior renovations so it can supply and install new windows, He also notes that “now is a good exterior doors, fascia, soffit, window capping, siding and insulation. The company also time to book your exterior renovation installs three season sunrooms, patio covers, awnings and porch enclosures. project.” For more information “A large portion of our renovations is windows because people want to increase call 403-250-9951 or visit the energy-efficiency in their homes and they can save 15 to 25 per cent on their www.ruscoindustries.com. heating bills by installing new low-E, Argon- or Krypton-filled windows,” McDonald

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an enjoyable and financially rewarding experience – if it’s done properly, that is.

But a renovation gone wrong can be stressful, both emotionally and financially. And while some home renovations are easier than others, more often than not, it’s best left to the professionals like a RenoMark renovator.

Founded by BILD in 2001, RenoMark is a program that raises the bar, and consumers can easily identify professional renovators and contractors who have committed to the program’s requirements and standards. The program has now been embraced coast to coast in nine provinces and more than 40 communities.

Another reason BILD started the program was to educate consumers and help combat the underground economy. It is estimated that the average government revenue losses from underground activity in home renovations across Ontario between 2007 and 2009 ranged from $1.4 to $2.4 billion per year.

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN ADVOCATING FOR A PERMANENT FEDERAL HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO 2.5 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE RENOVATION. Across the nation, the renovation industry is a $66billion industry, according to an Altus Group report. The national home builders’ association has been advocating for a permanent federal home renovation tax credit equal to 2.5 per cent of the total cost of the renovation.

It will benefit homeowners in the existing stock of homes in the GTA, which are ripe for renovation, and part of our job as the local home builders’ association is to advocate for consumers.

A federal tax credit that encourages consumers to use professional contractors and get everything in writing will also protect consumers from illegitimate operators looking to do cash deals and evade paying tax.

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It’s important that you and your family are protected and working with a professional who has a solid reputation with proof of proper business practices and insists on a written contract outlining the job is a good place to start.

Here in the GTA, more than 250 RenoMark contractors have agreed to a 10-point renovationspecific Code of Conduct that includes returning all telephone calls within two business days, offering a minimum two-year warranty on all work, carrying a minimum of $2 million in liability insurance, and providing a detailed written contract or scope of work for all jobs.

If you visit the newly-redesigned renomark.ca, there is a searchable database by region and by type of project to help you get started in the research phase, as well as a RenoGuide with helpful hints and tips to planning a successful project.

BRYAN TUCKEY Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the creators of RenoMark, and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/renomark_ca), Facebook (facebook.com/renomark), YouTube and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

LAKEVIEW FLOORS

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Lakeview Floors CARE * QUALITY * CRAFTSMANSHIP

by HEATHER RYAN

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or more than a decade, customers have chosen Lakeview Floors for all their floor covering needs because of its outstanding selection, quality installation and expert advice.

Lakeview Floors specializes in supplying and installing every floor covering imaginable – hardwood, tile, carpet, lino, laminate, cork, bamboo and leather – and offers commercial and residential services where care, quality and craftsmanship are at the forefront.

“We’re focused on educating our clients,” says flooring specialist Brad Thompson. “Flooring can be expensive so we want to help our customers choose the right flooring for longevity and their lifestyle.”

For example, if the client has

children or pets, he suggests going with a durable product such as hand scraped, wire brushed or etched hardwood that will stand up to dings, dents and scratches.

“We started carrying the etched flooring last year and it’s really growing in popularity,” Thompson says. “It’s a three-quarter-inch solid maple hardwood floor that is Canadian made and manufactured and has been tested to be three times stronger than regular hardwood so it’s very durable.”

During consultations with their clients, the flooring experts take the time to understand their needs so they can help them find the perfect flooring options to suit their lifestyle and budget.

“We provide advice on style, colour and texture and we try to educate

clients on what will give the best results,” Thompson explains. “A lot of people want tile in the kitchen, but we suggest going with a consistent floor throughout so it doesn’t look choppy and it makes the home look larger.”

Clients can learn more about flooring options, the Canadian products Lakeview carries and Lakeview’s warranty by visiting lakeviewfloors.ca, its showroom, having an in-house consultation or visiting Lakeview Floors’ booth at the Calgary Home + Design Show, running Sept. 18-21 at the BMO Centre.

Lakeview Floors works with architects, designers, new home builders and homeowners to provide the ideal flooring for any type of project whether its new construction builds, full renovations, or replacing flooring in just one room.

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by VANESSA GASH common residential improvement permits that we issue here at The City’s Planning Services Centre. In addition to the typical questions about construction drawing requirements to obtain a garage permit, sometimes applicants will have questions about when a foundation or substructure is required below a garage.

Anyone who has experienced weather in Calgary is aware of the dramatic nature of our climate. A winter day that begins with -30 degree Celsius temperatures could end with temperatures above freezing when a Chinook blows in.

Alternatively the temperature is just as likely to plummet in the same fashion without warning. This freezing and thawing of the soil can cause the ground to heave and sink, affecting any structures built on top of it. For this reason, construction of houses and buildings in Calgary are required to have foundations that are on top of solid packed soil a minimum of 1.2 metres (approximately 4 feet) below top of finished grade (level of grass or lawn) or below the frost line. When structures are supported by foundations they are no longer negatively affected by the movement of the ground during

DETACHED GARAGES ARE ONE OF THE MOST

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the freeze-thaw cycle. This prevents cracking of concrete, structural damage and deterioration of finishes due to differential movement.

The Alberta Building Code 2006 allows small single story garages, those less than 55m² (approximately 592 ft²), to be built on wood mud sills or a 100mm (4 inch) thick concrete floor slab provided they are not built of masonry construction.

This size will accommodate most typical double garages (typically sized at 24’x24’). Since detached garages are independent of other structures, the size restriction of 55m² is determined to be less susceptible to cracking or damage caused from differential movement. If you wish to build a detached garage larger than 55m², more than one story in height or with heavy construction materials like brick, you will be required to provide a foundation or alternative measure of frost protection.

Frost protection for detached garages is generally achieved in one of two ways, frost walls or an engineered slab design.

Frost walls are concrete foundation walls supported on footings 1.2 metres (or 4 feet) below ground level. They are installed beneath the entire perimeter of the building to allow

the structure to remain stable as the ground heaves and falls around it. The second method achieves frost protection for the building by creating a slab that will move together as one unit during freeze and thaw, preventing damage to the garage structure. Although designs vary between engineers, typically the slab will be reinforced with rebar and incorporate a thickened slab edge to reduce stress on the concrete during temperature change. Both methods require a cross section construction drawing provided with your building permit application to show how frost protection will be achieved.

The engineered slab solution also requires the drawings are stamped and signed by a structural engineer registered in the province of Alberta.

Garages greater than 55m² may be built on wood mud sills or a 100mm (4”) thick concrete slab provided the larger garage is compartmentalized into sections of less than 55m² each.

This means that each compartment is structurally separated and therefore may move independently to reduce stress on the slab and prevent cracking or damage to the structure supported on it. This is achieved with an entirely separated slab at the defined perimeter. At this perimeter a separation is also required between all structural members, including top and bottom plates, studs, beams and sheathing. Within the slab, rebar must not span from one compartment to another. On the exterior of the garage, products like stucco and manufactured stone require control joints along the

compartment separations. Certain building materials are permitted to cross the compartment perimeter provided they have the ability to allow some movement without damage.

These types of products would include asphalt roofing, soffit materials, vinyl siding and wood siding.

With this information in mind, you may now determine which of the three options is best suited to your construction needs. With two copies of the appropriate construction drawings in hand, a permit is often able to be issued during your visit.

To download a detached garage brochure or checklists please visit calgary.ca. If you have specific questions regarding requirements, call the Planning Services Centre at (403)268-5311.

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Vanessa Gash is a Residential Plans Examiner with the Building Regulations Division at the City of Calgary. She is a graduate in Architectural Engineering Technology from College of the North Atlantic and spent a number of years with various architectural firms and homebuilders in Calgary.

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by HEATHER RYAN

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or years customers have turned to Spindle, Stairs & Railings because of their quality craftsmanship and innovative products.

“No one buys a staircase on impulse, so we need to provide all the quality, products and service our customers want, be innovative and creative and give back to the community,” says Kevin Halliday.

And the owner of Spindle, Stairs & Railings has discovered a unique way of doing that by combining his passion for adventure racing and business.

As Spindle, Stairs & Railings’ participant in the Spartan Races or Tough Mudders, Halliday travels to places around North America to compete in this growing adventure sport.

The Spartan Race is the ultimate obstacle course that tests your limits, strength and endurance where competitors face a challenging adventure racing across natural terrain, forging through mud and tackling other obstacles over various distances on their way to the finish line.

Off the course, Halliday makes the most time and takes on a totally different challenge – meeting with local business leaders through the Entrepreneur Organization (an international business group) to share ideas and learn new ways of doing business that will benefit his customers.

“Doing the Spartan Races allows me a chance to arrange meetings with business leaders from all over and we discuss

what issues they may have and how they deal with them.

We share ideas and solutions so we can become better,” Halliday explains.

“We find out how they do business and we help them improve their strategies and in exchange we use their expertise to help improve our business.

“They can be any type of manufacturing business; it doesn’t matter because business is business and we can learn a lot from each other,” he adds. “As entrepreneurs we’re always thinking outside the box and this provides a great exchange of ideas that allows us to stay innovative for our clients.”

Always striving to improve is why Spindle, Stairs & Railings, which started out 16 years ago, has evolved into more than simply creating spindles, stairs and railings. The award-winning company also manufactures many other wood finishings such as coffered ceilings, fireplace mantles, built-ins and entertainment centres. They can custom-make door headers, casings, mouldings and baseboards, and even refinish the fronts of your cabinets.

It’s innovative thinking that has made Spindle, Stairs & Railings a fully horizontally and vertically integrated company, taking wood right from tree to manufacturing the finished product, supply and install. This means there is no middle man to deal with, which saves customers money, and they warranty all their work.

For more on Spindle, Stairs & Railings, visit the showroom at 6423 30th St. S.E. or call 403-294-0555. You can also see a Spartan Race in Calgary, Aug. 16 and 17, and in Red Deer on Sept. 6 or Tough Mudder on September 7 in Drumheller.

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OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY

Overhead Door Company OFFERS QUALITY AND SELECTION

by HEATHER RYAN

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omeowners can enhance the curb appeal of their property and add to their home’s value by installing a new garage door with the help of the experts at the Overhead Door Company.

For more than 90 years the Overhead Door Corporation has been known for its quality products, industry knowledge, expert installations and customer service.

Founded in 1921 by C.G. Johnson, who invented the upward-lifting garage door, the Overhead Door Corporation began operations as the Overhead Door Company of Lethbridge in 1975. This family-owned and operated company has grown to service the needs of

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Albertans with locations in Calgary, Lethbridge and Edmonton (Pella Windows & Doors), as well as Cranbrook, B.C. Today, the Overhead Door Company is a worldwide company that sets the standard and offers top-of-the-line products to meet the needs of residential, commercial and industrial customers.

“We continue to be a leader in the industry and we’ve had many firsts, including inventing the first electric door opener,” says general sales manager Craig Watson. “We carry a wide range of products offering different colours, materials and styles giving homeowners a huge selection to choose from.

“When I started in the company 20

years ago there were four or five doors to choose from and now we have 53,” Watson comments. “The garage covers about 40 per cent of the front of your home so it’s a chance to make a statement.

“We really understand the esthetics, which is why we’re constantly adding to new products,” he says. “This spring we added new walnut and golden oak steel doors and we added three new colours so now we have nine paint finishes and two stain finishes available for steel doors.”

Along with steel, the company manufactures wood, fibreglass, vinyl cladded and aluminum doors and there are three to 15 different colours and designs available with each type.

Having so many choices can make the choice difficult, but customers can get help narrowing their selection by using Door View on the Overhead Door’s website. Door View allows a customer to upload a digital photo of their home and click the various options to see what the garage door will look like in order to choose the best style, type and colour.

“Our sales people can also take a photo of the garage as they walk up to your home and then sit down with you and show you the various options and provide advice,” Watson says.

Overhead Door engineers its own products and has its own testing facility.

All the products go through rigorous tests to ensure the highest standards in quality, safety, security and long-term performance.

“We offer a very well thought out balance between performance, esthetics and personal choice,” Watson says, noting that a new garage door adds value to the home.

For more information about the Overhead Door Company, visit www.overheaddoor.tv.

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An exceptionally gorgeous deck DESERVES BEAUTIFUL WOOD DECKING

by MICHELLE HOPKINS

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oday’s savvy consumer has endless selection when it comes to patio decking and fencing. So how does one choose?

For David Abbott, owner of Chinook Landscaping and Design, the answer is simple.

“For every project we work on we use Kayu Canada,” says Abbott, who has worked professionally with its owner Jim Labelle for several years now. “Not only do they offer a superb selection, the best in Canada, but it’s really about customer service and in this department, Kayu Canada excels.”

Abbott isn’t the only one praising its products and service.

One of downtown Vancouver’s hippest urban outdoor dining patios chose Kayu Canada for its award-winning outdoor deck.

“BOX Interior Design sought to create a warm and dramatic space for the Roof at Black+Blue and the Kayu flooring product was perfect for meeting the aesthetic and durability needs for this popular Vancouver venue,” says Jay Brooks, principal at BOX Interior Design.

A family-run business, Kayu Canada specializes in some of the world’s best and most durable premium exterior hardwood decking, fencing, interior hardwood flooring and related products that you can find in the world.

Labelle got into the business purely by chance.

A general contractor by trade, he discovered exotic wood decking in 1991 while on a cruise ship holiday. He was so impressed with the look and durability, he started bringing it for his clients.

It soon changed the course of his career.

“Within three years, I shut down my contracting business because I was getting far too busy with the outdoor decking and fencing side of my company,” says Labelle.

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Not only were residential customers asking for it, architects and interior decorators around town and in B.C. discovered the beauty of the hardwoods Labelle imported. Some of the city’s landmark public spaces are also decked out with Kayu, including the Calgary Riverwalk, Devonian Gardens and the Calgary Soldiers Memorial Poppy Plaza along the banks of the Bow River in Kensington.

While the beauty and durability of Kayu Canada wood are major reasons why homeowners and architects choose it, there is another deciding factor that makes Kayu a practical choice. All of its woods are flame and termite resistant making them a safe and practical alternative to why people choose Kayu Canada over other less reliable and costly materials.

In addition, clients are surprinsingly delighted to find out that its exotic woods are comparable in price to that of cedar and and composite plastics - yet they have no knots, are more durable, harder, resists scratches better and best of all they are gorgeous looking.

“These woods are low maintenance and able to withstand temperature and moisture differences year after year,” says Labelle, adding the hardwoods will last upwards of 30 or 40 years.

As one of the world’s leading supplier of exotic woods, Kayu Canada is the right choice for any of your indoors or outdoor needs. For more information, Labelle and his team of professionals at Kayu Canada Inc. invite you to come and visit their expansive showroom and discover how they can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful outdoor sanctuary. Call 1-877-666-KAYU (5298) or visit www.kayu.ca.

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oasis! Sometimes simplicity in a small space can create the best outdoor escape you have ever had! I learned this many years ago when I went from our very large family home, built on a lot that was approximately a hundred feet by two hundred, to a narrow Victorian two storey built on a twenty-five foot wide lot that was one hundred and twenty feet deep. Don’t get me wrong, I loved our big old home with its sweeping wrap around verandas, brick walk ways, a new deck in the rear and its traditional gardens.

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In Calgary these homes and lots tend to be in trendy, closer to downtown neighbourhoods and hence much more expensive than a larger home on a large lot in a newer area!

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I have a friend with a fairly deep jog in the side of her house in which she created a courtyard. Her closed in area with a wooden wall, and filled with a fountain and potted plants, is one of my favourite places to relax in! We can also create closed in courtyards in the front, especially in areas where the front outdoor space is quite small. We build a garden wall down the side and across the front, I like to leave a planting area in front of the wall or at least room for a hedge, formal or informal, fill the interior with a precast or stone floor, add furniture and potted plant material and it truly becomes an extension of your home creating another outdoor living room!

Another great outdoor oasis is a spa room. We generally do this by building a patio, with either pavers or natural stone, and building a pergola over it. By furnishing it with loungers or a hot tub you create a spa area. If you are not wanting a spa the patio/pergola area makes a great entertaining or lounging area by adding outdoor living room furniture. My own is very small with two Muskoka or Adirondack chairs. I had a couple of cigar smoking friends years ago and called it the smoking room. Today it is an area I like to go to at night with a glass of wine and look down over my gardens.

Never think your spaces are too small for an outdoor oasis, and if you have a larger property, look for cozy little missed spots where you too can create another great outdoor living space! These are times when smaller is better and more relaxing!

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OUTDOOROASIS

Uniting a courtyard into your outdoor living space

by JACKIE SWARTZ

COURTYARDS ARE A FANTASTIC WAY TO DESCRIBE AN

outdoor living space. Courtyards are aesthetically pleasing as well as reflecting the beauty of the surrounding environment.

A courtyard can transform the shape of your surroundings and add value to your home. Courtyards can be built directly off the home structure or be created as an entity unto itself.

Courtyards pleasantly connect your home to the natural surroundings enhancing the everyday enjoyment of relaxation, entertaining or simple solitude. They also give you a sense of privacy and relaxation.

The beauty of this contained space is that it still enables one to enjoy privacy without sacrificing the pleasure of seeing cerulean skies. A courtyard area can be surrounded by natural stone, concrete stone, wrought iron fencing or a combination of these things. Historically, stated in the ‘Wikipedia encyclopedia’, the earliest known courtyards were built in Iran and China and date back as far as 3000 BC.

Nowadays, courtyards are becoming trendier, mainly because people want peacefulness and privacy. Courtyards can serve many purposes including an outdoor cooking area, a fireplace area, an outdoor hot tub area or an area that is used just for relaxing and reading. Many people entertain in their courtyard area and use comfortable outdoor furniture.

You can also add outdoor lighting, containers filled with colourful flowers, a water feature or you can add a garden bed to the outside of the courtyard for additional privacy and aesthetics.

To construct a courtyard that expresses your personality, and meets your visual requirements and saves you money, a well thought out design plan is necessary. A good quality design plan will include size and shape and will incorporate features such as entry way, pillars, lighting, seating arrangement, water feature, fire place, plant material, and statuary.

Before building a courtyard, you need to determine what size you will need. For example; if you entertain around 4-6 persons and would also like to have an outdoor fireplace as well, then you would need a minimum area of 10’ x 10’ square or 12’ x 12’ round. Add an extra foot if you are building a surrounding wall. Pillars are usually a minimum 20” x 20” and up to 2’ x 2’. When you build your courtyard wall around your patio, take into consideration the size of the block AUG - SEP 2014 HOME DECOR AND RENOVATIONS 43

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and how much space you will lose on each side of your patio. After your courtyard wall is built, you can also install a wrought iron or wood fencing on top of the wall.

Another way to build a wall is to begin with the pillars and build a wood or iron fence in-between the pillars. This procedure will give you a more airy feeling and not so concrete look.

Courtyards can differ in all shapes and sizes and they can be formal or informal.

A formal courtyard will be symmetrical where an informal courtyard will be asymmetrical.

Once you have decided what the purpose is of your courtyard and how you will be using it, then you will be able to decide the look or theme that you would like to have. Some courtyards will have natural stone flooring while others will have cobblestone flooring. Just like garden design, courtyards have a design-style as well, such as Roman, Islamic, Medieval, Renaissance, Japanese, Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Latin, English, and Contemporary. Among the myriad of styles to choose from one may discern what genre would be most appropriate by viewing pictures in various magazines thereby making an aesthetic choice that is most appropriate. A good way to initiate the design of your courtyard would be by obtaining a piece of art work or statuary that inspires and fosters making a choice that will best reflect your space.

After choosing your feature piece you will be ready to personalize what the courtyard space will actually look like. For example, some courtyards are constructed out of manufactured stone that resembles an old world appearance. To soften this look a garden bed would be installed around the perimeter of the courtyard.

There are many types of stone available. For example, Alan Block courtyard stone is really appealing because of its versatility and ease of building. The blocks are manufactured and are made of a high-quality concrete that are easy to assemble and long-lasting. There are several colours available to accent your home. The courtyard collection stone includes two distinctive wall textures. It is available in a classic look (also known as ‘Courtyard’) or an aged, old-word appearance that captures the rustic look of hand-laid stone (also known as ‘Old Country Courtyard’).

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The Alan Block courtyard stone can be built surrounding and existing brick or concrete patio. Courtyards can be square or round shaped. If you plan to build a square courtyard, you may want to soften the linear lines inside of the courtyard by building a circular patio in the center. Also, you can ad pillars to your courtyard. The pillars can have capstones, low voltage lights or planting containers on top of them.

Another high-quality manufactured stone is from Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd. They also sell a courtyard stone. It’s called StackStone and it is a tapered garden stone that is selfaligning with a structural interlock. Both sides of the stone are rock faced to give freestanding walls an attractive appearance from any angle. This product gives you everything you need to make straight walls, curves and corners.

Maximum allowable height is (0.61 m) 2.0 ft., however, pillars can go as high as (1 m) 3’3”. ExpoCrete has another stone for courtyards called RomanStack stone.

It has an aged appearance resembling real stone. RomanStack is manufactured by putting a typical StackStone unit

COURTYARDS CAN BE USED IN THE FRONT AND BACK YARD OF A HOUSE.

through a specialized process that rounds off the edges and corners, and gouges the face. This gives the wall a worn cobble appearance that looks like real stone, not concrete. Maximum allowable height is (0.61 m) 2.0 feet, however, pillars can go as high as (1 m) 3’3”.

Courtyards can be used in the front and back yard of a house. Many homes already have poured concrete patios that are underneath a raised deck in the back yard. You can build a courtyard as an extension off your poured concrete patio. Your new patio inside the courtyard does not have to be poured concrete as well. You can build a brick patio that joins to your existing concrete patio and will look just like an added extension. The courtyard can be round or square. If you have a small back yard and need that space for children, then building a courtyard in the front yard would be more practical.

Courtyards have many benefits. The most notable elements of a courtyard are privacy, relaxation and a great place for entertaining. Surrounding yourself with traditional stone walls creates a peaceful setting and a place for contemplation.

Another great asset is that courtyards inspire one to spend more time outdoors especially if you incorporate gardening in your courtyard. Courtyards add grace and beauty while uniting the sacredness of natural space with our living area adding value to both our home and lives.

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I had an interesting question whether stages, tents and other festival-type structures require a building permit?

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Many will remember the severe weather system that caused the collapse of the main stage at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta on August 1, 2009 Approximately 60 people were injured in the event and one person was killed as a result.

As the summer festival season in Alberta gets into full swing, it’s important for all permit issuers, festival organizers, event planners and equipment rental companies across the province to be aware of the requirements for permits and safety inspections for events and festivals.

The 2006 Alberta Building Code considers stages, tents and other festival-type structures to be buildings as defined by the Code. With this in mind, owners and event organizers are required to apply for a building permit any time a stage, tent or other festival-type structure is constructed, installed or erected, regardless of the duration or timing of the event.

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are adjacent to other structures, have a high occupant load, or involve activities that carry a fire or explosive risk, such as housing commercial cooking equipment, should be permitted and inspected.

While severe weather events cannot be predicted or controlled, everyone can do their part to minimize the risk of harm to the public.

Future Decoding the Code columns will continue to answer readers’ questions about how the provincial building code affects their projects. Email your questions to me at decodingthecode@gmail.com. Be sure to include which city you live in, as well as your phone number in case I need to follow up with you.

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by MICKEY FOULDS

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COLOUR TRENDS COME AND GO with dramatic frequency. Every year Pantone declares a “colour of the year” which is often a vibrant and dynamic shade (eg 2014 Radiant Orchid , 2013 Emerald, 2012 Tangerine Tango) - and which is subsequently seen everywhere in fashion and design. It is no coincidence that, when walking through the mall, all the vendors seem to have similar colours in their windows. This is planned years in advance by a committee of experts and the choice reflects social and global circumstance. This information enables manufacturers to start preparing and supplying fabric, art and accessories in these colours to meet market demand.

In the background, however, there are colours that seem to be timeless.

They are the ultimate neutrals that will live happily alongside the ebb and flow of trends. Shades of “beige” ruled the previous decade – warm, comforting shades of brown that seemed to coordinate easily with most other colours.

THIS DECADE WE HAVE SHIFTED INTO THE WONDERFULLY VERSATILE WORLD OF GREY. A COLOUR THAT WAS DEEMED COLD AND SOULLESS NOW IS DE RIGUER AND SEEN RANGING FROM THE DARKEST CHARCOAL TO THE PALEST HINT IN WHITE.

This decade we have shifted into the wonderfully versatile world of grey. A colour that was deemed cold and soulless now is de riguer and seen ranging from the darkest charcoal to the palest hint in white. It blends effortlessly with any other colour provided attention is given to shades and undertones. It is sophisticated, elegant and peaceful.

We are currently shifting away from incandescent lighting which is a yellow light that brings out the warm shades in colours and suppresses the cooler shades.

It is the most flattering light for skin tones. Initially, fluorescent light became the environmentally favoured replacement. However, this is a cool bluish light which flattens warmer shades and makes them dull and lifeless (which is why change rooms in department stores are never the greatest experience!!). They have since evolved and are produced in warmer tones, but these tend to be pink rather than yellow. Halogen lamps are also an alternative, but they generate a great deal of heat and as such are not energy efficient. The light they produce is similar to daylight – crisp and clear and showing true colours. The light source of choice now has moved to LED, which is a great improvement on fluorescent light, but still not quite as warm as incandescent light.

The cooler light sources are wonderful when we work with cooler colours in our interiors. Blues and greens become rich and vibrant, and greys are clean and clear. I suspect that this shift in lighting has some role in the current love affair with grey.

Incidentally – the colour is commonly referred to as “grey” or gray” and the debate continues about spelling. According to my sources, “grey” is generally the British and Commonwealth (ie Canadian) version and “gray” is used predominantly in the USA. Initially as we moved from beige tones we shifted to the warm greys – taupe became the go to colour, and greige (grey-beige, the colour of raw unprocessed

silk)) crept into our colour fan decks. With our frigid winters we still sought warm tones and these continue to meet that need. Taupe is the most perfectly neutral colour as it sits perfectly between all the different colours in the colour wheel with no particular undertone.

There currently is a shift towards blue, a colour we have not seen strongly represented for a while. Navy blue is reappearing in interiors and is classic and strong. There is a simultaneous shift with cooler greys becoming more popular. At the same time, we are seeing a resurgence in light, white interiors which again work seamlessly with grey.

A number of my clients have raised the concern that grey feels cold – they are correct to a degree. If you stand in an empty room painted a cool grey tone it will indeed feel cool. However, once you add a charcoal sofa and some warm yellow throw pillows, gold or muted brass metallic tones on picture frames, lamps and accessories and a cream rug, the room will look rich and inviting. The contrast with the cooler background makes the warmer pieces glow.

Similarly if you have a sandy beige toned interior, add some greys and silvers to shift it away from a boring “brown” room.

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Never look at a colour in isolation, but rather consider it a team player – with the right colours around it every shade can be absolutely fabulous. The dreary cold grey that people fear is a perfect backdrop for vibrant colour and also makes warm colours really glow by contrast. Grey is proving itself to be a winner as it continues to survive long after other trends have come and gone.

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With the warm weather here at last, it’s only natural to want to enjoy the summer indoors as well. Apply my design tips, and you can to start to enjoy the great outdoors immediately!

BRANCH OUT » Florals have become a huge returned trend, updated from the overly fussy patterns we associate with granny’s curtains, to become contemporary, organic touches of natural beauty. In this dining room space, I used an elegant, leafy wallpaper to draw a connection to the outdoors, and then continued it into the kitchen to visually link the two rooms as well. For a similar effect try Graham & Brown’s “Claire” or “Harem Tulips” prints (above) visit their site at grahambrown.com » Did you know that wallpaper can make a beautiful backsplash?

By itself of course it’s a little impractical, but adding simple

FLORALS HAVE BECOME A HUGE RETURNED TREND, UPDATED FROM THE OVERLY FUSSY PATTERNS WE ASSOCIATE WITH GRANNY’S CURTAINS, TO BECOME CONTEMPORARY, ORGANIC TOUCHES OF NATURAL BEAUTY glass panels over top gives an easily cleaned surface while letting the paper shine through. This way, you can use one favourite print throughout, or choose a special accent to create a unique backsplash feature.

KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN » Sometimes the best way to introduce fresh, fun colour in a space is to start with none at all – keeping your fixed elements neutral gives you a flexible backdrop for ever-changing accents to suit your moods. You’ll see however that doesn’t mean I let these spaces be boring: introducing variety through patterns, textures, and different materials (such as the wood table and clear plastic chairs) gives even a neutral palette lots of depth and visual interest year round. » Once you have this beautiful neutral canvas, introduce colour through accessories. Live plants add a friendly infusion of green to liven up your dining table or countertop.

Removing the doors from a standard cupboard creates an open shelving display for colourful dishes and glassware - just keep the doors stashed away for later. Add a few beautiful books or an oversized vase, and suddenly you’ve got a whole colour scheme you can switch up at any time.

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SING THE BLUES » I chose a fresh blue hue to accent this space (left), which turned out to be a huge 2014 trend ahead of its time! This goes to show the importance of choosing a shade which speaks to you and to the space – you’ll still love it later even as trends come and go. However, if you do want to add a similar colour, try Benjamin Moore’s #806 Breath of Fresh Air (either for walls or a reference for accents), and pair it with either my favourite fresh white (#2121-70 Chantilly Lace) or my go-to neutral (#OC-23 Classic Gray). » Blue and green (which is half blue) are both natural hues that we are used to seeing in the world in a toneon-tone effect, so they make great near-neutrals and work especially well when combined in multiple shades. This makes it especially easy to slowly add up an accessory collection over time (as you happen across different stores) without wondering about whether pieces will “match” - if you stick to the blues, you won’t have a worry in the world.

flexibility – consider investing in these even in the colder months and love them all year round. » Whether you have a wall full of windows around a patio door or a small sliver of glass, keep the view as open as possible by hanging a simple sheer over top.

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real estate market is more important than ever. Potential buyers are very savvy and have very high expectations when they are purchasing a property. They can research any property from anywhere: sitting in the comfort of their living room to riding public transportation home from the office. Recently I was out for dinner with my husband at the local dinner theatre and the couple sitting in the booth beside us were actually looking at and discussing properties while having their dinner. Information is available 24/7 and if you look around you wherever you are we are all on our phone or tablet.

Let’s begin with only having “stuff” you love surrounding you in a daily basis. This applies whether you are selling or staying in your home. I visit so many homes in which one or another of its occupants does not like a particular piece or pieces of furniture in their home. Often it is painfully obvious to an objective outsider like me because it is the one thing that

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looks nothing like all the other things in the space. Sometimes it is a dining room suite complete with china cabinet that came from Grandma Gertrude or a futon the husband had when he was a bachelor and can’t let go of (this is very common although not always a futon).

Often the client is so accustomed to having the offending furniture that they no longer “see” it anymore. They just never go into that room. I suggest the best way to eliminate these pieces is to offer them to another family member that may actually like the piece or pieces and, if they don’t exist, donate to charity.

There are a couple of charities that will actually pick up large furniture; Habitat

HAVING A PROFESSIONAL STAGER COME IN FOR AN HOUR CONSULTATION CAN GIVE YOU A STARTING POINT TO BEGIN THE SELLING PROCESS.

for Humanity and Women in Need will, though they need some notice. Value Village will pick up smaller household items and all will take clothing, etc. And, it feels great to donate to charity. Having a professional stager come in for an hour consultation can give you a starting point to begin the selling process. We offer suggestions about editing and eliminating excess furniture, artwork and accessories from each room, allowing the property to show to its best potential.

Beginning with the exterior, stand at the curb and actually look at your home and yard. Are the flower beds weeded? No dead branches on the bushes and trees? Are the Christmas lights still up? Does the house need to be pressure washed or the trim painted? Remove the mat at the front door if it says “Welcome to Our Home” or has the family name on it. I even went to a property whose front door mat said “Go Away”. I thought it was hilarious but I was not there to purchase the property.

Okay, so now we are inside the front door. It is imperative the house smells great and there are no offending odours from cooking, smoking or pets that assault the buyer when they enter. Having too many fruity smelling room fresheners is also not ideal as sometimes they just cover up the odour and do not eliminate it. There is an awesome product available called “Air Sponge” that comes in a small plastic container, you simply remove the lid and hide it and it will absorb odours instead of masking them. It may take several but they are amazing. The property must smell clean and fresh because we really want the buyer to linger, maybe have a seat in the dining room and imagine themselves living there. If they are offended by the smell they will never offer to purchase the property.

Paint… Touching up any paint chips and minor cracks is very important. If they are left untouched it gives the house a feeling of neglect. Walk around each room with post-it notes or painters tape looking at the walls, trim and ceilings.

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your property and if they do not actually like it is an easy thing to change.

Selling a home is an emotionally charged venture. Hiring a professional stager will help with the transition of letting go. Packing up and editing “stuff” is very helpful to begin this process and don’t forget to involve the kids. Most of the time they want to help too…

NEUTRALIZE ANY ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR THAT MAY HAVE COLOURS SPECIFIC TO YOUR TASTE.

LAURA LE CREATIVE ENHANCEMENT INC. Laura Le has owned Creative Enhancement for about seven years. Laura completed courses with Accredited Staging Professionals (ASP), Canadian Staging Professionals (CSP) and Canadian ReDesign Association (CRDA).

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Celebrate the long, warm, summer nights by entertaining outside.

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the OFF! PowerPad Lamps from your local Canadian Tire for $13.

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WHAT ARE SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN THROWING AN OUTDOOR PARTY?

This lantern keeps the mosquitoes away and looks great, too!

When planning an outdoor event, choose an underlying theme and let it guide your decor, activity, food and beverage choices (maybe even your attire). It will help you focus when making decisions on party elements.

When it comes to outdoor decor and entertaining for Spring/Summer 2014 the look is all about fun and playful chic. Think a little less rustic as seen in years past and a whole lot more carefree “jet-set.” The jet-set look is about glamour and travel. It’s the hot look for 2014 and gives Canadians that wondering feeling they’re living the relaxed and luxurious lifestyle of Monaco, St. Tropez, Capri or Palm Springs.

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SPACE FOR THE PARTY?

Give your space a quick power wash and clean up any debris. Also, make sure hedges are trimmed back and get rid of any still water. I also like to make sure my pathways and patio are well lit. Use LED lanterns in combination with OFF! PowerPad Lamps.This way your outdoor space will be well lit, stylish and keep mosquitoes away. You can pick up

FOOD AND DRINKS?

Think about creating designated “rooms” in your outdoor space – living, dining and relaxing. Clearly define the rooms by using outdoor rugs, planters and sculpture. Make sure you leave clear, well-lit pathways between the rooms. I like to set up several drinks and snack stations so the flow of guests keeps moving and doesn’t get stuck in the dining area.

WHAT ARE SOME EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCHES THE HOST CAN PROVIDE FOR GUESTS?

Welcome your guests with a signature cocktail.

Fill a large wine glass with Prosecco (as yummy as champagne but less expensive) and place a fruit-flavored Popsicle in each. The presentation looks amazing and the Popsicle keeps the Prosecco ice-cold. Guests can either dip their Popsicle and sip their drink or let the Popsicle melt and enjoy.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPS TO HIT WHEN PREPARING FOR AN OUTDOOR PARTY?

HomeSense and The Great Canadian SuperStore are great spots to pick up decor and entertaining must-haves.

When I’m on a budget, I always pop into Dollarama for affordable outdoor toys and treats for the kids.

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Our beloved cheap and chic store Target has teamed up with three top bloggers to create individual party and entertaining capsule collections – set to launch through out the year.

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Goblet Cups. $4 for four.

European Water Bottle. $10.

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Read the fine print

by SHELL BUSEY when you cannot take anything for granted and I mean that literally. Where am I going with this? Well, right now on news broadcasts and in printed media there has been a backlash of negative reports on “Service Trades” taking advantage of customers (home owners).

I am sure that at some point you have read or heard how important it is to have a signed contract with any and all details of any home improvement project you are planning to do. “BUT” did you read all of the fine print? This is a grey area where you the customer will find that the responsibility lies on your shoulders.

You may be planning various types of renovations around your home such as a kitchen, bathroom, new windows and or doors or perhaps a new roof just to name a few of the common upgrades. No matter what the project, big or small you need to be aware of certain items.

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YOU MAY BE PLANNING VARIOUS TYPES OF RENOVATIONS AROUND YOUR HOME SUCH AS A KITCHEN, BATHROOM, NEW WINDOWS AND OR DOORS OR PERHAPS A NEW ROOF JUST TO NAME A FEW OF THE COMMON UPGRADES

advance payments. ›› Deposits can range from 10% to 40%

on average and any special orders such as cabinets or plumbing accessories will most likely be added to the deposit amount. Work in progress payments must be agreed upon in order that you the home owner are aware at all times what to expect. Most important – when is the project to begin and when is it expected to be finished. ›› Weather may play a role in the timing

of your project so it is important to ask if any time restraints are expected. ›› There are different types of contracts available, the most popular are a fixed price contract or a cost plus contract. You must read each one very carefully and ask questions on any areas that need clarification. Note: Any subsequent additions, deletions or change orders must be recorded and signed by both parties.

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Questions to ask your contractor: a. Cost plus: what is the plus percentage? b. Product required: who selects where to buy product? c. Fixed contract: what is the difference – fixed or cost plus? d. Are you responsible in any way for purchasing product? e. Ask for a minimum of three testimonials (and check them). Do not take things for granted. f. Who do you call if there are any concerns? g. If you are using a referral service trade do not call them directly for future services until you check with the original referral source to be sure they are still in good standing. ›› Most of all, remember fine print is there to be read, don’t be rushed into signing a contract until you have checked everything.

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