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Homes
This Vintage Trailer Is A Budget-Friendly Alternative To A Cottage
Meet Poppy, a sunshine-yellow camper who is perfect for adventurous families!
Budget
Discover The Hottest Design Looks — And How To Get Them For Less
These elements take a space from ordinary to extraordinary!
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Where To Splurge & Save In Every Room Of The House!
Looking to add some drama to your next decorating or renovation project? The Silverhorn development showhome, built by Maillot Homes in Bearspaw, northwest of Calgary, provides plenty of inspiration. We asked designers Reena Sotropa and Alanna Dunn of…
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Budget Breakdown: Discover What This Bathroom Reno Actually Cost
See what a $25,000 makeover looks like!
Budget
See How This Designer Renovated Her Childhood Home On A Budget
Francesca Albertazzi shares how moving back in with her mother was the greatest investment.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Budget Breakdown: Discover What This Luxury Kitchen Actually Cost
Designer Sheree Stuart shares the price tag on this newly-renovated space.
Budget
What Will It Cost? We Answer Your Biggest Budget Questions!
Renovation expert and designer Gillian Atkins breaks it all down.
Decorating Advice
How Would A Designer Spend $5,000 To Transform A Space?
Calgary designer Reena Sotropa breaks down how she would use $5,000 to give her home office a spring refresh. I love to show my clients how a room can be transformed seasonally with few simple but strategic changes. I think the lounge area of my office is the…
Decorating Advice
How Much Does It Cost? Budgeting Your Dream Kitchen
Nothing spoils the fun of designing your dream kitchen more than the sticker shock that comes with it. Kitchen renovations usually go over-budget. The best way to stay on budget is to plan carefully. Knowing what things cost will help you strategize where to splurge and where to cut back.
DIY Projects
10 Budget-Friendly Holiday Decorating Ideas For A Luxurious Look
It’s easy to get carried away during the festive season, but you can rein in spending without feeling like your home is missing out. Here are some budget-friendly holiday decorating ideas to help make it look like you pulled out all the stops.
Decorating & Design
Get Andrew Pike’s Top Decorating & Design Tips
Empire Communities' new "Love Design, Live Empire" video series with designer Andrew Pike takes viewers through the entire process of decorating a new home.
Bedrooms
How To Wake Up Your Bedroom
Banish the bedroom blahs!
Makeovers
6 Tips For A Weekend Balcony Makeover
Turn a patio into a fun escape.
Basements
Photo Gallery: 20 Budget Basement Decorating Tips
Learn ideas for updating your lower level.
Bedrooms
Small Bedroom, Big Dreams
A boxy space goes from white to wow!