Calgary New Home + Condo Guide – January 7, 2022

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NE Calgary: A community for new beginnings

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Need for more livable space marks 2022 home design trends

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“Brrr!” just might be the word of the month, as Calgary freezes under an extended cold snap. But what has remained red hot is its new home market.

Our cover feature for the month on Homestead – the first community development from Partners Development Group – embodies this energy, as they are almost sold out of their first two phases. And it’s not even a year since they opened their first showhomes!

We stay in the northeast, as we delve into what else is happening in this dynamic sector that is the focus of our latest Explore feature. The northeast has always attracted new immigrants to the city, but it goes deeper than that as it has plenty of new home opportunities for all home buyers – especially those buying their first home.

We also have a story on the new home design trends introduced recently by Avalon Master Builder, Excel Homes, StreetSide Developments and Trico Homes. Flex space seems to be the order of the day, as more new homeowners – and not just single-family homeowners, but for apartment condos and townhomes, as well – opt for the extra space for home office or den to accommodate the prevailing work-at-home lifestyle.

We welcome 2022 tucked in a warm cocoon of blankets as bed weather sets in. We have features from rising Canadian interior design star, Louis Duncan-He, on cosying up the master bedroom, while Sara Duck turns the spotlight on designing the kids’ bedroom.

2022 may have started out extra cold, but we’ll be here to help you find the perfect new home and community that is sure to keep everything warm and cosy.

Find out what’s behind the growth of the New North.

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WELCOME HOME TO

HOMESTEAD Amidst the last remaining undeveloped rolling grass plains of northeast Calgary, the area’s romantic pioneering past and its own dynamic future can be readily seen and enjoyed in the fast-growing community of Homestead.

Homestead, the first residential development venture from Partners Development Group, is off to a fantastic start as the first two phases are almost sold out and demand for the next phase is already sky high.

“Sales have gone really well, so far, for all home styles!” says Cale Marklund, marketing manager for Partners Development Group. “Having just launched the community last year, we are already into our third phase of development, featuring larger lots!”

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in Homestead. While Partners has its Journey by partners no-condo-fee townhomes.

“Homestead’s first residents moved in last November to our Journey by partners no-condo-fee townhomes, and they are already enjoying life here,” Marklund says.

Growth continues unabated as Partners released more laned and front-garage lots in Phase 3 this past fall. “We’re excited to feature larger lots in phase 3 with front garage homes from Genesis available,” he adds.

There’s even more to look forward to, as Partners is about to commence construction for the first commercial hub in the community, and even more in-community amenities come up.

Expectations were high for Homestead when it started sales last year, despite the pandemic. The

developer knew that it had a valuable location set in the dynamic northeast, east of Stoney Trail and McKnight Boulevard.

Homestead is a throwback to simpler times and small-town living, says Dennis Inglis, VicePresident of Land for Partners.

He says they want to make this 230-acre community seem as welcoming and inviting to their “homesteaders.”

Here, residents can still see the vestiges of the area’s rich farming history. “We are surrounded by farmland, canola fields across from Homestead will be there for years to come. We want to make everyone feel welcome here,” Inglis says.

Homes will mostly be in the modern farmhouse style to

enhance the feeling of friendliness; streets are also designed in a grid pattern like in many small towns of southern Alberta.

“Homestead’s main thoroughfares – its boulevards and avenues - will only have laned homes, which gives a better feeling of welcome. Seeing homes with front porches instead of front garages as you enter the community lends to this feeling of warmth and welcome that we are striving for,” Inglis says.

This family-centric approach is already taking place in the community, as it has already made the development of its park and pathways a priority that residents can already enjoy.

The official launch of Homestead in fall last year saw

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COMMUNITY Homestead DEVELOPER Partners Development Group BUILDERS Townhomes – Journey by partners No Condo Fee Townhomes Laned homes and frontdrive garage homes – Excel Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Trico Homes

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huge crowds come in to check out the varied home offerings. All the showhomes enjoyed record-setting traffic for its family-friendly line-up of laned homes, front-drive homes and townhomes.

“Homestead really is the new northeast in Calgary. It is already reinventing how homeowners perceive the NE quadrant of the city, and it differentiates itself by offering an abundance of open space and opportunities to get outside and connect with nature,” Marklund says.

On build-out, Homestead will feature four kilometres of walking paths winding through its 19 acres of environmental wetlands. There will be future cricket and soccer pitches, as well as pickleball and basketball courts. “There is no shortage of opportunity to get outside and enjoy an active lifestyle,” Marklund adds.

A highly anticipated development is Homestead’s first commercial shopping hub: Homestead Landing. “Construction begins on the development this year and when complete, it will feature childcare, health and wellness facilities, grocery shopping, convenience stores, and multiple dining opportunities!”

Marklund says.

Homestead has become a top choice among new homebuyers. “We have seen everyone from first-time buyers, to growing family/upsizers, to multigenerational families moving,” he points out. “And the future amenities coming up along with the variety of home options is making it a desirable location for everyone!”

Pricing is also appealing in Homestead, as it remains one of the most affordable new communities in Calgary.

Journey by partners No Condo Fee townhomes start in the mid $300’s, Laned homes from Trico Homes, Excel Homes and Genesis Builder Group start in the $400’s, while front garage homes from Trico, Excel and Genesis start from the low $500’s. “There’s something at every price point for all lifestyles,” Marklund says.

Find out more at www.liveinhomestead.ca.

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Homestead

NE CALGARY: A COMMUNITY FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

The signs of growth are everywhere in northeast Calgary.

Someone who hasn’t been in the area over the last 10 years might even find it unrecognizable with all the new commercial and residential developments. And more are underway.

What was once a lonely stretch of prairie country road, Country Hills Boulevard – one of the main thoroughfares in the area – has become emblematic of the explosive growth of what has been termed Calgary’s “New North.”

Indeed, the appellation works.

The northeast has ever been the area for new beginnings, as it has been favoured by new immigrants to the city for its affordable housing options. And it’s not just immigrants, but anyone who wants to become a homeowner – especially first-time-buyers will find something within their budget in the myriad of new

communities that have fuelled the sector’s growth.

Not a decade ago, rolling grass plains straddled Country Hills Boulevard east of Deerfoot Trail.

Now, these have been replaced by a bustling commercial area filled with new offices, hotels, car dealerships, restaurants, and shops. New residential Max’s Restaurant

communities now line this vital roadway, including Cornerstone and Cornerbrook, Skyview Ranch and Redstone, and further east is the new community of Homestead.

The expansion of the Calgary International Airport a few years ago has led the boom in infrastructure growth too, and

now Airport Trail and its attendant roads is a straight shot east from Deerfoot Trail to the residential communities of SaddleRidge and beyond. This provides unprecedented accessibility to the airport, that is one of the major employment hubs in the area.

Lilian and Jerry Quincina have been residing in the northeast for the better half of two decades and they have seen its rapid growth firsthand. When they first moved here, they remember still seeing cows and other farm animals grazing along the farmlands that dotted the SaddleRidge area. But they found a home and a community here that suited their lifestyle.

“It’s a great community to raise our kids, our home is just walking distance to our kids’ school, there are plenty of amenities that makes life easy,” Lilian says.

She should know, Lilian is a realtor with Urban Realty and her husband, Jerry, is a mortgage broker at Axiom, and bulk of their new homeowner business is in the northeast. “There are plenty of affordable homeowning opportunities here, and they are not limited to the new communities either,” Lilian tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide.

Newcomers to the city have indeed found a home here. Recent census data reveal that Wards 5 and 10, both in the northeast, had the highest proportion of people who identify as visible minorities compared to the overall population of each region.

More than 80 per cent of those in Ward 5, encompassing areas such as Falconridge, Martindale and SaddleRidge, identify as a visible minority. In Ward 10, which includes Abbeydale, Marlborough, Mayland Heights and Rundle, it is at 58 per cent of the population.

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can tell simply by noticing all the supermarkets and restaurants that serve those particular segments of the demographic doing brisk business in the area.

The venerable T&T supermarket on 36 St. NE gets crowded every Chinese New Year; Basha International Foods along Barlow Tr. is the go-to spot for fresh ingredients for South Asian dishes; and, the most recent addition, Seafood City just off Sunridge Blvd. draws Filipino shoppers from as far away as Saskatchewan.

Forbidden City, Cinnamon and Max’s Fried Chicken are some of the best Chinese, Indian and Filipino restaurants (respectively) in the northeast, maybe in all of Calgary.

The newly renovated Sunridge Genesis Centre

Mall continues to be the commercial mecca of the northeast and the new Daily Fresh Produce area combines the traditional shopping mall with a farmer’s market offering local produce.

Families love the northeast as it offers several inexpensive ways to engage young children. The Prairie Winds Park along Castleridge Drive, just east of 52nd Street NE, has become a lovely fourseason outdoor playground for residents living in the surrounding communities. The city-run Village Square recreation centre is a great option, as well.

Then there is the magical Genesis Centre, a 225,000 square foot multipurpose complex dedicated to enriching the health, wellness, and

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unity of northeast Calgary. It has two indoor filed houses, a community gymnasium. The Saddletowne YMCA and the Calgary Public Library are at its wings.

With all those amenities – not to mention the plentiful schools and places of worship– it is no wonder that the northeast is known as a very welcoming place. Then there are the family-friendly new communities that abound.

Redstone by Qualico Communities is all but built-out and is now on its final phase. Like many other of new communities here, Redstone has never shied away from the multiculturalism that has defined it and attracted even more buyers to it. Many of the housing options – even the townhomes — are designed to fit the needs of buyers from extended and even multi-generational families. Check out www.redstone. qualicocommunitiescalgary.com for more.

The same is true at Cornerstone

by Anthem United. It is a 1,000acre development that will include five modern neighbourhoods with 4,500 single family homes and 5,000 multi-family homes centered around a major activity centre with retail and office amenities.

180 acres of natural wetlands, trails and parks weave throughout

the community. Go to www. liveatcornerstone.ca for more.

New is Homestead by Partners Communities, the land development division of Partners Development Group. It is the first venture into land development by the respected homebuilder known for its stylishly affordable townhomes.

Just on the east side of Stoney Trail and McKnight Boulevard in Calgary’s expanding northeast, Homestead is a throwback to simpler times and small-town living. Dennis Inglis, Vice-President of Land for partners, says they want to make this 230-acre community seem as welcoming and inviting to their “homesteaders.”

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years to come. We want to make everyone feel welcome here,” he says. In that way, it can be seen as a reminder of what the northeast had been and what lies in its future. Find out more at www.liveinhomestead.ca.

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PAINTED SKY

WHAT’S HAPPENING Qualico Communities announces the start of their Community Awareness Event Box campaign for Painted Sky, its new development in Langdon, east of Calgary. The event box campaign allows the renowned land developer and homebuilder to adapt to the ever-evolving health and safety situation in the province while promoting their developments safely. Prospective homebuyers can register at https://paintedskyinlangdon.com/event-boxes to get the event box delivered right at their doorstep. The box will contain info about the community, the builders, Qualico’s First 30 Program, exclusive box-only pricing release, plus other gifts. The campaign will start on Monday, December 27 and run to Monday, January 17, 2022. Registrants should start getting boxes after January 21. Follow Qualico Communities Facebook and Instagram accounts to get updates as well.

Trico Centre celebrates 39 years in the community in 2022!

The new year will see Trico Centre for Family Wellness (Trico Centre) celebrate its 39th year of serving the community, as well as mark the 20th year of its partnership with local homebuilder and naming sponsor, Trico Homes.

A commemorative celebration event, to be held on January 27, 2022, at the well-loved family facility on Bonaventure Drive SE, will mark the renewed partnership.

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wellness facility located in south Calgary that operates with a unique community partnership model, working directly with 34 South Calgary Community Associations.

“The Trico Centre is so much more than a recreation facility; it is a place that brings people together from all ages and backgrounds, and encourages community connections through fitness and wellness activities,” says Glenda Schwartz, Marketing Director at Trico Homes. “It is amazing to see

how big this tight-knit community has grown, and we look forward to supporting family recreation and healthy lifestyles in Calgary for another 10 years.”

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DID YOU KNOW?

According to the Genesis Centre, Northeast Calgary has the highest population of young families in the city, with 25.6 percent of families having children 0-14 years of age.

Apex set to introduce Creekstone in 2022 Apex Land is set to enter the rapidly developing area west of Macleod Trail in south Calgary, as they introduce their newest Calgary community – Creekstone.

As part of the greater Pine Creek community, Creekstone puts residents close to amenities, necessities, and major transportation routes.

“With Creekstone, we have made it easier than ever to plant your family roots, grow, and thrive in the city’s southwest,” says Apex Land Administrator, Michelle Wilken. “From park and playground spaces to future amenities like schools, commercial areas, and everyday essentials close by – you’re perfectly situated in Creekstone.”

The first phase is set to introduce front-drive homes and laned duplex models from Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes and Truman Homes. Showhomes are expected to open in May 2022. For more information, go to creekstonecalgary.com.

Excel Homes in Chinook Gate Excel Homes celebrates the New Year with the opening of four new showhomes in the vibrant Airdrie community of Chinook Gate.

In January, Excel will open the four-bedroom Newbrook front-drive garage (the first showhome of this model that they are building); the Windsor laned home (one of their most popular models); and the Willow and Magnolia duplex models (both have three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths and also the first of their kind to be built).

These are some of Excel’s newest models which feature the latest in design trends for 2022. “They include floorplans and upgrades we’ve never showcased before,” says Excel Homes Digital Marketing Specialist, Breanna Brookwell. “They offer thoughtfully laid out and spacious floorplans which provide a generous amount of living space for families, and the option to add a developed basement suite or loft.

“Chinook Gate is a very popular community for us, there is a lot of interest in Airdrie; it is a rapidly growing and developing area,” she adds. Visit the new Excel showhomes in Chinook Gate at 355 Chinook Gate Close or go to excelhomes.ca for more info. nexthome.ca 15

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TRENDING | HOME DESIGN TRENDS 2022 YYC

ZEN Sequel

NEED FOR MORE LIVABLE SPACE MARKS

2022 HOME DESIGN TRENDS

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

Making the most of available space has always been the point of home designs and balancing the needs of practicality and style have always been key. Now more than ever, homebuilders are stressing the importance of the innovative use of space as the pandemic lockdowns create new needs for homeowners.

If the past year has taught us anything about homebuilding, it’s that the homebuyers have new expectations of their private spaces. Working from home increased the need for flex spaces, not only in single-family homes where they are expected, but in the multi-family sector as well.

Townhomes, duplex models, laned homes, and front-drive models have seen some of the most innovative designs not only in the inventive use of space, but in the increase of sustainability features as well.

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 18 New Home + Condo Guide | Jan. 7–Feb. 4, 2022

their building designs and construction process, says Marni Chenier, Marketing and Communications lead at Avalon.

“This past year we built a Net Zero Demonstration Home in Cranston which allowed us to test innovative technologies and features and work them into our building processes in the Net Zero (multi-unit residential buildings) we’re building at ZEN Sequel, in Seton,” she says.

Seton, the southeast community by Brookfield Residential, has been selling well for Avalon. “In 2022, we’ll begin construction on our third townhome development in Seton: ZEN Abrio. It will have 76 unique townhomes including two- and threebedroom plans as well as two-storey City Homes, which have been a consistent best-seller.”

ZEN Abrio will have under-drive garages that more buyers are requesting. “ZEN Abrio will include underdrive units, combining our functional floorplans with the attached garages that many first-time home buyers desire and right-sizers require for comfort and accessibility.”

Go to avalonmasterbuilder.com to register.

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EXCEL HOMES

Excel Homes’ success has always been its ability to accommodate the homebuyers’ ever-changing needs, and the past year was no different. What the renowned homebuilder has seen is a growing need for more space, especially among young families.

Excel has come up with inventive solutions that assure more home for the money, including main floor flex room, bonus rooms, third floor lofts, developed basements and more!

“Multigenerational living is also contributing to the demand for more space and for everyone in the home to have their own sanctuary within the home,” says Excel Homes Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank.

She says Excel has also noticed a higher need for comfort. “With families spending more time at home, we have seen a rise in demand for more at home gyms, at-home offices and large master retreats. With the pandemic, homes are becoming the place where we live, work and play.”

New from Excel is the Jasper front-drive garage home, which is slated to open as a showhome in the southeast lake community of Mahogany in spring

Creston

of 2022. The Jasper will incorporate all the new innovative ideas Excel has learned from the past year, including a private home office, large master retreat, an at home gym, and the perfect space with unwind with a wet bar and entertainment center.

Also new is the bi-level laned home, the Creston, Excel’s largest laned home yet at 1,780 square-feet.

It’s for the first-time homebuyer that wants some upscale elegance, Plank says. Another brand-new model is the Newbrook which has four bedrooms and two-and-ahalf baths that can have a developed basement and/or a loft.

Plank says developing secondary suites have become important to their buyers for rental income or to accommodate extended family. We are hoping to develop more floorplans that accommodate this upgrade,” she adds.

Find out more at excelhomes.ca.

STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

StreetSide Developments, the multi-family arm of Qualico, have developed some of the city’s most

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recognizable condo apartment buildings and townhomes, like Vivace at West 85th, and Konekt Inglewood. What they have seen in the past year is the need for more space in multi-family homes.

StreeSide Marketing Manager, Max Conrad, tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide those buyers – across all budgets – are looking for more spacious homes, and that three-bedroom homes are the most popular followed by two-bedrooms with den or flex space.

StreetSide created more three-bedroom opportunities as a standard in their townhome communities, including Red Embers Point and Creekstone.

The new designs have been a hit, even as the first phase of Red Embers Point is almost sold out, as the new designs have proven very popular – especially the double garage models.

“We then created different levels of homes to accommodate the various budgets buyers have.

Homes are then able to be customized using our

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StreetSide Standard Interior Selections, allowing buyers to choose from either some pre-determined palettes or giving them the chance to create their own,” Conrad says.

“Today’s buyer is also searching for simple, uncomplicated interior selections,” he says. “They want their home to remain timeless while having its own personality. That’s why we introduced our new StreetSide Standard interior selections when we launched Red Embers Point and Creekstone last Fall.

This program allows us to make interior selections more understandable, while offering a classic collection of options that are both low maintenance and long lasting.”

StreetSide homes now offers Quartz countertops as standard in all new homes, both in the kitchens and bathrooms. “Other standard options include Luxury Vinyl Plank, Floor Tile, Undermount Sinks, Moen Faucets and so much more!”

Go to streetsidecalgary.com for the latest.

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TRICO HOMES

Trico Homes has always been at the forefront of home design innovation, and now their new line of duplex and laned homes in the new northwest community of Glacier Ridge are about to take the next step.

Trico is emphasizing the need for more flexible spaces in their two new lines of homes to reflect demand. “Homeowners are designing their homes with multiple purposes in mind,” says Trico Homes Marketing Director, Glenda Schwartz. “A main floor home office that could also be converted into an additional bedroom, sitting area, or even playroom for the kids, is a desirable option.”

Just as important are the presence of more windows for venting and natural light; private outdoor spaces to entertain and play in; and tranquil spaces for the home with calming colours and softer fabrics, Schwartz adds. “Dedicated pet spaces have also been high on the demand list.”

The new Lancaster duplex in Glacier Ridge will have 1,660 square-feet of living space and will include a tech space on the main floor that can be used as a home office. It can come with an optional rear entrance, connected directly to the basement stairs providing opportunity for rental purposes. The tech space on the main floor is big enough to fit two desks for a spacious and stylish home office.

Trico is also releasing the Mansfield duplex model, which is 1,460 square-feet, and the Sandalwood laned home at 1,670 square-feet.

Trico Homes’ Lancaster

Sandi Rose, Product Development Designer at Trico Homes, says the work-from-home trend is likely to continue and homebuilders must find a way to accommodate.

“Something that became exceedingly clear in 2021 was that we needed to provide a dedicated work from home space. Homes needed to become more functional with the increased amount of time we were all spending indoors,” she says.

“Home entertaining also became more prevalent with restaurant closures, so we wanted to provide more opportunities for that through thoughtful kitchen design,” Rose adds.

For added information on Trico’s Glacier Ridge homes, register at tricohomes.com.

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ADVICE | CALGARYISM

CALGARY’S RESIDENTIAL HOUSING MARKET IN

2022 price is projected to also increase by 6 per cent, up to $610,600.

CODY BATTERSHILL

Many home buyers and sellers alike wonder what’s in store for Calgary’s residential market in the coming year. While no one knows for sure what will happen, what we can do is make some educated guesses from current statistics and trends, some of which I’ve highlighted for you below.

Here are a handful of facts and statistics that should help you grasp what to expect for the housing market in 2022. If you’re unsure how these align with your real estate goals, remember to always ask a professional REALTOR® for advice, and you should be in good hands!

• BENCHMARK PRICES PROJECTED TO GO UP

According to a recent survey

by Royal LePage, benchmark prices in Calgary are expected to increase 6 per cent across the board next year. This increase will boost the median home price in the city up to $689,000 by the fourth quarter of 2022 vs. the same period of this year.

At the same time, the aggregate

• SALES ACTIVITY TO GO UP

According to the RE/MAX 2022 Canadian Housing Market Outlook, sales activity in Calgary is expected to increase by 4 per cent year over year in 2022. The report also finds that benchmark prices in the city will rise by 2 per cent versus levels seen in 2021, a considerably different projection when compared to #1 above.

• EXPECT A “BRISK” SPRING MARKET

The residential market set record sales volumes over a few months in 2021 with a strong market likely to persist in 2022. As a result, homebuyers and sellers can expect the market to be “brisk” by Spring of this coming year, meaning home sellers could see more multiple offer scenarios again while homebuyers may have to act quickly to accomplish their real estate goals - especially if inventory is tight.

• INTERPROVINCIAL MIGRATION TO CONTRIBUTE

RE/MAX predicts that positive net interprovincial migration to Alberta will help both the residential and rental markets recover from downturns over

the past few years. Historically speaking, more migration to our province means a boost in real estate sales activity as well as a drop in rental vacancies.

NOT SURE WHEN TO BUY?

Do your due diligence so you can make sure your next real estate transaction is a success. That means talking to professionals who know the market well!

Consult a professional REALTOR® you trust for the best advice on if now is a good time to buy and sell your home. REALTORS® in Calgary are typically full-time agents, meaning they should be more familiar with current market trends than their part-time counterparts and have more experience.

Good luck with your real estate adventures this coming year!

Wishing you all the best in 2022!

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

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3. COPPERFIELD CHALET NO. 6 by Hopewell

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4. COPPERSTONE By: Vesta Properties copperstoneliving.com

5. CRANSTON By: Brookfield Residential

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CRANSTON’S RIVERSTONE Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes, Brookfield Residential experienceriverstone.com

MAHOGANY ESTATE Builders: Calbridge Homes, Morrison Homes, Homes by Avi mahoganyliving.com

9. QUARRY PARK By: Remington Development Corporation THE GATES II by Remington Development Corporation

GATESTONE TOWNHOME COLLECTION by Remington Development Corporation

CALAIS VILLAS by Remington Development Corporation

10. SETON By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Rohit Communities, Trico Homes thesetonexperience.com

11. UNITY IN SETON Builders: Trico Homes

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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

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By: Dream Development Builder: Lifestyle Homes, Red Door Homes escapethecity.ca

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5. D’ARCY By: Anthem United Builders: Morrison Homes, Partners Development Group, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com

6. WEDDERBURN By: Anthem United Builders: Prominent Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes wedderburnokotoks.com

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1. BAYSIDE ESTATES

5. SOUTHWINDS

10. GEORGETOWN

By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: McKee Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary

@ Reunion by Slokker Homes

6. CANALS LANDING

By: Dream Development Builders: McKee Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca

2. RAVENSWOOD By: Qualico Communities Builders: NuVista, McKee Homes, Pacesetter, Broadview Emerald New Homes ravenswoodairdrie.com

By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.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

7. PIER 11 By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Genesis Builder Group pier11airdrie.com

8. MIDTOWN By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com

9. CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE

11. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD

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, Stepper Homes genesisland.com

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INSPIRATION |

inspired bedrooms

As the weather gets chillier, and the nights get longer, all attention turns to the bedroom. The comfort we can get from a cozy design increase as the temperature dips

Restorative design to soothe the soul

by Louis Duncan-He

We all love looking at a beautifully designed room. The impact of flow, form and function in a space can be transcendent. As we face another New Year – particularly after two years of unique and acute challenges, globally, and often, as a result, individually-the comfort 28 New Home + Condo Guide | Jan. 7–Feb. 4, 2022

we get from a well-designed space can be indescribable. You cannot put words to the comfort, warmth, serenity, or restorative quality of a beautiful room. It is just something that you feel.

As designers, we learned the fundamental building

blocks of the art of design.

From scale and proportion, to balance and harmony, to colour theory – these principles highlight that there is indeed a very technical side to the process, which can be acquired through theory and practice.

Finding ways to incorporate natural and organic elements into your home is always soothing to the soul.

Still, the heart and soul of design is not something that can be easily extracted from a book.

Great designers not only design with precision, but also with an incredible amount of energy, creativity and spirit. You can feel the difference when you step into a space that was designed with a deeper intention in mind.

As a designer, my mandate is to thoughtfully reveal the authentic aspirations of each client to create spaces that are rich in spirit and restorative to the soul. Although the process and end product may vary for each homeowner, here are my top 5 things to always keep in mind ahead:

1. FOcuS ON A FeelINg

2. geT PeRSONAl

When we start working with clients, this is one of the first and most important exercises we go through. We ask them to come to the design briefing with a variety of inspiration photos that elicit an immediate reaction or feeling. It should be visceral: it either moves you, or it doesn’t.

It doesn’t matter if you love a specific sofa or armchair in a living room reference. What’s important is to try and nail down the overall intention and sentiment of the space, because without this key piece of information, it’s hard to actually design with much meaning and purpose.

Whether you’re working on your own or with a designer, get very personal. During the onboarding process, a good designer will ask questions in a variety of different ways, trying to get to the root behind your aspirations. If we aren’t getting anywhere with straightforward questions, we may pivot to exploring areas like art, music, travel. Ultimately, it’s not about trying to identify the exact shade of colour you want.

Rather, why are you drawn to the colour in the first place? Because in understanding the underlying desire and reason behind a choice, it becomes much more impactful. nexthome.ca 29

3. FINd bAlANce

Balance and harmony can be brought into a room in so many different ways. It can be as simple as highlighting overall symmetry, or utilizing the principles of Feng Shui, or focusing on harmonizing the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).

The point is, finding a way to create balance and harmony in a way that visually makes sense to you will add calmness and a restorative quality to your home 4. gO NATuRAl

Finding ways to incorporate natural and organic elements into your home is always soothing to the soul. You may want a very rustic looking space containing wood with a live edge. Bring in a soft alpaca throw or add subtle fluted wood detailing accents or piece of furniture.

5. FOllOw yOuR heART

We often intuitively know exactly what we want, so instead of trying to create an endless array of the “why it won’t work”, focus on ways to work with your overall vision and bring it to life. Usually having this sense of direction and conviction is the best way to enter into a partnership with a designer. Because it’s not a designer’s job to think for you.

Rather, it’s our job to help edit and bring a certain level of focus to the project, to help bring your ideas to life in the most beautiful and meaningful way possible.

Designer Louis Duncan-He is Creative Director and Principal of Louis Duncan-He Designs. This notable Calgary-and Montreal-based boutique design firm offers complete residential design services throughout Canada. With a distinct timeless perspective, the company creates unified authentic designs. louisdhe.com

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By: La Vita Land Builders: Calbridge Homes, Janssen, NuVista Homes firesidecochrane.com

By: Slokker Homes jumpingpound.com

2. HEARTLAND By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling, Rohit heartlandcochrane.com

3. THE WILLOWS OF RIVER HEIGHTS By: La Vita Land Builders: Janssen Homes, Kingsmith Homes, NuVista Homes, Calbridge Homes and Sterling Homes thewillowscochrane.com

4. RIVERSONG By: Tamani Communities Builders: Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes, THE RISE by Jayman Modus riversongcochrane.com

6. SUNSET RIDGE By: Melcor Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, JaymanBUILT, Landmark Homes liveinsunsetridge.ca

7. PRECEDENCE TOWNHOMES Builders: Trico Homes tricohomes.com

8. RIVERCREST By: Slokker Homes , Qualico Communities Builders: Broadview Homes, Kingsmith Homes, Prominent Homes, Slokker Homes, Sterling Homes, Timbercreek Homes, and Trico Homes homeisrivercrest.ca

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at home

i kd friendly INSPIRATION |

by SARA DUCK

calm and neutral

love Designed by: Tiffany Piotrowski and Autumn Hachey Photo: Lauren Miller

These bedrooms are spilling over with ideas that kids will

OOK! GET THE L 1 2 “Fresh, pale blue with a dash of grey in the mix creates a canvas of calm that allows other colours in accessories to take the forefront.” – Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Canada colour and design expert.

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Furniture: West of Main Shoppe Photo: West of Main Designed by Sasha LaFleur of West of Main Design

classic and whimsical

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1. Iceberg 2122-50 PAINT. benjaminmoore.com | 2. Non-slip jute RUG. $109. zarahome.ca | 3. Gafford open-frame HEADBOARD by Dakota Fields. From $840. wayfair.ca | 4. Washed cotton DUVET COVER SET in white. $70. hm.com

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