Welcome to our most recent Calgary roundup report on design, property styling and real estate for the week of February 9. Here we will bring you all the recent goings-on in these industries, bringing you all the Calgary home information you need whether you are dwelling or selling.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Darker, moodier interiors and maximalism continue to feature prominently this year. Large patterns, bolder use of colour and colour-blocking as well as retro look and feel in interiors are what we see trending. According to the Las Vegas Winter Market, the 2020’s are meant to be ‘a decade to be defined by innovation and technological feats; personal expression and acceptance; and unique artistry and accessibility’. We are breaking out of traditional molds and feeling free to express ourselves in our own unique ways and styles. We wish to define ourselves according to who we really are, not wanting to be labeled or defined by traditional society standards, and instead are enjoying showing who we really are with more confidence and surety than ever before.

We are still enjoying being whimsical, whether it comes to weddings, photography or how we style our homes. Minimalism is not as popular, as we seek to express our tastes and style through more definitive layering of objects and furnishings within our homes. We are no longer wanting to be restricted by boring, plain neutral colours and fewer objects and we are ready to not only use more colour, but we are also using more pattern and textures from floor tiles to cabinet fronts to walls. Plants abound everywhere as is the use of stone and wood as we bring the outdoors in.

As for colour, we are seeing a lot of use of the colours black, gold, dijon mustard, white and tan, with geometric shapes and colour blocking being prominent trends.

HOME STAGING

Home staging continues to bring value to a home’s sale in Calgary. Properly trained and fully qualified home stagers/property stylists can enhance a home, giving a show home look and feel. Staging works so well as it gives a character, positive emotions and really does turn a house into a home. If you are looking to partner with a home stager, do check their qualifications and portfolio; your property stager should always have formal training, like that from Certified Staging Professionals.

We here are Homes Beautifully are CSP trained and our Lead Designer Monique Shaw is a fully trained interior designer. Home Stagers can assist you with what to purge (and how to purge it in an environmentally friendly matter), paint selection, optimal furniture placement and help beautify your home with furnishings, art and accessories ahead of the sale. A great home stager understands the correct use of colour, art, and furnishings and make your home stand out, not simply furnish it for the sake of adding furniture!

REAL ESTATE

The latest Calgary Real Estate statistics, from zolo.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANADIAN REAL ESTATE NEWS FOR 2020:

According to Zolo.ca, the highs and lows we have seen in past years are behind us, and more steady but cautious growth is on the horizon. Mortgage rates remain low and we continue to see an increase in first-time buyers. More and more banks are choosing to display their best rates online, with many interested home-buyers either searching for rates or getting pre-approved for mortgages online. Lack of supply is still a problem, so bidding wars can be expected in desireable areas and markets.

 

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Monique Shaw is British-trained interior designer and Certified Staging Professional in Calgary, Alberta. She is passionate about design, travel and food and getting to know and support other Canadian entrepreneurs and businesspeople.

She runs the Homes Beautifully blog where you can learn hints, tips and information about interiors, lifestyle topics and real estate and owns Homes Beautifully Design and Staging.

Monique Shaw, CSP
Lead Designer,
Homes Beautifully Design & Staging
403-926-4603