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Bedrooms

Paint Project: A DIY Statement Headboard

H&H's Tess Ciarloni shares her budget-friendly bedroom transformation.

Budget

Learn How DIY Expert Alexandra Gater Makes Rentals Feel Like Home

She inspires millennials to turn their small spaces into personality-packed homes!

Budget

60+ Things That Make Regular Rooms Look Luxe

Get budget-friendly ways to master high-end style.

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!

Budget

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…

Kitchens

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.

Decorating & Design

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 Advice

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!