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THREE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS Whether you love incorporating the newest trends into your own space, or just find it fun to follow the ins and outs of interior design and decor, these three trends should definitely be on your radar. 1. First off, terrazzo is back! The return of terrazzo (a composite material used for floor and wall treatments) is all part of the mid- century modern style revival we’ve been seeing over the past few years. Terrazo is fun and artful and can be used in so many applications – from flooring, to countertops to wall treatments. Yet, even with the playful and slightly busy feel of terrazzo, the second trend – minimalism – still reigns supreme. The longevity of this trend stems from its flexibility. 2. Minimalism doesn’t have to mean getting rid of everything you own and living in a stark white apartment. Today’s minimalism is more about eliminating clutter, creating clean lines and making the best out of what you already have in your home – without the need for more. 3. Lastly, green is starting to take over our interior spaces – and nobody seems to mind. Whether that means green walls and furniture, greenery in the form of plants or eco-friendly solutions to our everyday needs, green is golden.

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HOW TO PROPERLY ARRANGE A FAMILY ROOM Arranging furniture isn’t always the easiest task, especially when you have several options to choose from. And since a family room is a space in the house you want to feel cozy and inviting, placing your larger items in the proper layout is important. For starters, choose a focal point. If you have a fireplace, it naturally becomes the focus. If you don’t, then place your TV or a piece of art on the wall where you want a person’s eye to go. Begin arranging your furniture around your focal point, making sure to face them towards each other in order to create conversation areas. Unless your family room is quite small, don’t push your furniture up against the wall. Leaving a bit of space behind it actually makes a room feel bigger. Lastly, avoid putting in too many pieces. Even in a big family room, a couch, a loveseat and an armchair or two should be plenty.

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HOME DECOR NO-NOS It’s your home and you should decorate it however you want. However, if you’re planning on selling – or just want to create a space that others will love as much as you do, there are a few things you should avoid. Strange art. While what makes a “good” piece of art is highly subjective, artwork that is extremely jarring can make an entire room feel unsettling. Too many styles. Sure, eclectic is in, but there needs to be some cohesiveness and purpose when bringing multiple decor styles together. Industrial Farmhouse may be trending right now, but Industrial African Shabby Chic? Not so much. Mirrored walls. Again, if the ability to see your reflection everywhere you turn is something you feel strongly about – then go for it. But most people don’t enjoy seeing themselves from every angle and can even find it unnerving. A large framed mirror is much more subtle. Rooms that serve too many purposes. Multi-functional spaces are a great idea and are very much on trend, but even in the smallest of spaces there should be a degree of separation between different areas. For example, toilets should always be in a closed off room and as far away as possible from the kitchen. Tone on tone on tone. Using multiple shades of the same colour is a great way to add depth and interest to an interior space, but like anything in decor – be careful not to go overboard. If you want a living room with a multitude of blues, break them up with some whites or greys.

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HOW ARCHITECTURE IS CHANGING Architecture has already changed drastically in the last few years, and according to experts – it’s only the beginning. Centuries old building materials are coming back, new technologies are reinventing how we live our lives and collaboration means multiple ideas are blending to bring us innovations that seem too cool to be real. Even the role of the architect itself is changing, as they are no longer necessarily the lead designer. Design teams are more frequently made up of environmental scientists and anthropologists who work alongside the architect in order to create buildings that are environmentally and socially sustainable. Expanding technologies such as virtual reality, will allow us to see – even touch – environments before they’re even built. Yet with all the changes and advancements, we’re going back to basics in many ways by incorporating local and natural materials into our homes and into the other buildings we spend time in. No matter where it is architecture ends up going – it certainly sounds exciting!

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HOUSING MARKET FEELS THE CHILL AS OVERSUPPLY CONTINUES City of Calgary, March 1, 2019 – The effects of Calgary’s economic climate continue to create weak sales activity and elevated inventory in the city’s housing market. As a result, prices are being affected. “It is not a surprise that slowing activity in the housing market has persisted into February,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie. As of February, citywide benchmark prices were $414,400, nearly five per cent below last January. While the market remains oversupplied, slower sales and price declines do appear to be influencing sellers. New listings this month eased by eight per cent compared to 2018 for a total of 2,211 units. However, the 976 sales this month were not enough to substantially impact inventories levels, which remain elevated at 5,885 units. With detached months of inventory remaining above five months, prices continue to trend down. In February, citywide detached benchmark prices were $475,600, 0.2 per cent below last month. Despite the relative affordability of apartment product, sales activity remained slow with 149 sales. Apartment condominium prices were $252,300 in February, a 1.7 per cent decline compared to 2018.

AVG. SALE PRICE SFD 1 $540,957

AVG. SALE PRICE Condo $286,511

ACTIVE LISTINGS 5,885

AVERAGE DOM 2 64

1 SFD = Single Family Dwelling 2 DOM = Days on Market Source: CREB

Market values stated are of the average of Calgary and surrounding region. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up- to-date evaluation of your home.

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