In recent years, we have seen a wide variety of flooring materials become available, offering new possibilities in flooring design and durability in different environments. Carpet is still a favourite for many living areas, with new carpeting styles and design on the market that offer a more modern, sophisticated finish than before. However, there are also many new and innovative flooring trends to consider for your next home improvement project. Below, we have highlighted some of our favourite flooring to incorporate into your renovation … [Read more...]
Hiring a General Contractor You Can Trust
You are looking to renovate your house and create the home of your dreams, but first you need to hire a Contractor. Hiring a Contractor can be an overwhelming and confusing process, and it is all too easy for Clients to fall prey to inexperienced Contractors.Below are some tips to help you find a Calgary General Contractor that will get the job done safely and effectively and provide you with the home of your dreams.Experience Required as General ContractorThe ideal General Contractor has experience and industry knowledge of code requirements … [Read more...]
5 Kitchen Renovation Tips
The kitchen is one of the most important features of your home so when you’re thinking of giving it a facelift or undertaking a major renovation, just follow these five steps to help get you started.Plan the layout for optimal functionLook at the space and try to envision what would make the most sense for you. Placement of the stove, fridge, and sink are very important as they will make your kitchen the most efficient and functional space. Traditional layouts that optimize the work triangle include: Galley kitchens, U-shaped, G-shaped, or … [Read more...]
4 Steps for a Smooth Home Renovation Project
With some money and a bit of planning, you can turn your current property into the envy of the neighbourhood but before you begin knocking down walls or pulling off tiles, you should follow these four steps for a smooth and successful home renovation:Create a flexible budgetHome renovations rarely go exactly as planned and as budgeted. You want to have a rough idea of how much your renovation will cost, but don’t expect to have all the details exactly right. You could spend months planning and still have some unforeseeable expenses come up that … [Read more...]
Top Interior Design Trends of 2016
It’s a brand new year, and a great time to refresh and revamp the look of your home. Interior design trends are constantly changing, but how do you know what’s hot and what’s not for 2016 interior design trends in Calgary? Some of you may have attended the January Home Expo in Calgary. For those who haven’t, check out our list of top interior design trends for the coming year to get in the know.Patterns are inIn recent years, clean, solid colors have been popular in the interior finishing materials as well as the interior decorating aspect. In … [Read more...]
