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REAL ESTATE WEEKLY BURNABY NEW WESTMINSTER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 info@rew.ca • 604-435-7977 R unning from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, the Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 is expected to draw thousands of visitors, eager to discover the latest fall trends in home décor. Celebrity experts on hand will include Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot, of W Network’s Love it or List it Vancouver, Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva and HGTV’s Open House Overhaul host Samantha Pynn, among many others. In addition, attendees have at their dis- posal more than 325 of the industry’s finest Canadian renovation, decoration and land- scaping specialists, who inspire with ideas and advice. “We’re back at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and very happy to have tons of new features and celebrities,” says show director Tyson Kidd. HGTV star Pynn will take to the stage and discuss sustainable ideas that don’t cost a small fortune and ways to rethink how you use what you already possess. “It isn’t realistic to expect to change your decor with each new trend,” she says. “There are ways to makeover your home that don’t have you starting from scratch.” REW caught up with three guest speakers to get their advice on keeping your home updated – the easy way. Sarah Gallop, principal designer and founder of Sarah Gallop Design Inc: • Be bold with colour. Think pops of teal, eggplant and navy. • Greys have long been popular but try a warmer grey. • Wallpapers are still in fashion, with lots of neutrals, big murals and textures. Use bold, graphic patterns for impact in small powder rooms or on a feature wall. • Shabby chic is still in. “Distressed piec- es introduce softness, especially in con- temporary decor.” • When it comes to wood, walnut is the leader because it goes with everything. Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva: • Make sure trendy items are not your most expensive purchases, advises Torrenueva. • Handmade, artisan, one-of-a-kind unique finds – from pillows to wall treat- ments – add character and personality. • Global influences are hot and getting hotter, such as Caribbean-inspired and Indian fabrics, or Mexican artifacts. • Fashion always dictates colours in home decor – navy and mustard are really hot. • Geometric, three-dimensional patterns are in – but not herringbone or chevron, which are passé. • Glossy finished metallics are still hot. • Light fixtures are not as industrial as they have been, going towards aged metallics such as antique brass, rose gold or bronze. “The style of the fixtures are streamlined, like teardrops,” says Torrenueva. Samantha Pynn, HGTV host Open House Overhaul: • “Upcycle – work with what you have first,” says Pynn. “I bought a dynamic 1970s retro lamp and spray painted it and added a new shade. Everyone com- ments on that lamp.” She adds that a reclaimed piece of marble added to an Ikea white chest of drawers was a hit with a client. • Painting kitchen and bathroom cabi- netry will save you hundred of dollars. “Cabinetry is typically 30 per cent of the overall cost of a kitchen reno,” notes Pynn. • White, dove grey and earthy neutrals go with everything. • Instead of buying an expensive new couch, maybe it’s only the seat cushions that need reupholstering. • Vancouver artisans work with felled and salvaged trees that end up being those signature pieces in your home – table- tops, shelving, coffee tables and more. The Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 runs from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. For more information or to purchase tickets to this year’s show, visit www.vancouverhome- anddesignshow.com or call 604-639-2288. Easy Ways to Keep Your Home on Top of Design Trends GO TO REW.CA /NEWS TO READ THESE STORIES AND MUCH MORE REAL ESTATE NEWS AND ADVICE BC Home Listings at Eight-Year Low as Demand Intensifies How to Boost Your Chances of Getting that Property Celebrity Condos: Doug and Diane Clementʼ s Coal Harbour Home Looking to BUY or SELL a home? To assist you in making the best decisions, a professional Realtor can provide the most up to date information on the real estate market, price, financing and comparative properties in your area. Find your EXPERT Real Estate professional right here in REW.ca!
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R E A L E S T A T E W E E K L Y
BURNABY NEW WESTMINSTER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, [email protected] • 604-435-7977
Running from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, the Vancouver Home + Design
Show 2015 is expected to draw thousands of visitors, eager to discover the latest fall trends in home décor. Celebrity experts on hand will include Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot, of W Network’s Love it or List it Vancouver, Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva and HGTV’s Open House Overhaul host Samantha Pynn, among many others.
In addition, attendees have at their dis-posal more than 325 of the industry’s fi nest Canadian renovation, decoration and land-scaping specialists, who inspire with ideas and advice.
“We’re back at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and very happy to have tons of new features and celebrities,” says show director Tyson Kidd. HGTV star Pynn will take to the stage and discuss sustainable ideas that don’t cost a small fortune and ways to rethink how you use what you already possess.
“It isn’t realistic to expect to change
your decor with each new trend,” she says. “There are ways to makeover your home that don’t have you starting from scratch.”
REW caught up with three guest speakers to get their advice on keeping your home updated – the easy way.
Sarah Gallop, principal designer and founder of Sarah Gallop Design Inc:• Be bold with colour. Think pops of teal,
eggplant and navy. • Greys have long been popular but try a
warmer grey. • Wallpapers are still in fashion, with lots
of neutrals, big murals and textures. Use bold, graphic patterns for impact in small powder rooms or on a feature wall.
• Shabby chic is still in. “Distressed piec-es introduce softness, especially in con-temporary decor.”
• When it comes to wood, walnut is the leader because it goes with everything.
Game of Homes Vancouver judge Cheryl Torrenueva:• Make sure trendy items are not your
most expensive purchases, advises Torrenueva.
• Handmade, artisan, one-of-a-kind unique fi nds – from pillows to wall treat-ments – add character and personality.
• Global infl uences are hot and getting hotter, such as Caribbean-inspired and Indian fabrics, or Mexican artifacts.
• Fashion always dictates colours in home decor – navy and mustard are really hot.
• Geometric, three-dimensional patterns are in – but not herringbone or chevron, which are passé.
• Glossy fi nished metallics are still hot.• Light fi xtures are not as industrial as
they have been, going towards aged metallics such as antique brass, rose gold or bronze. “The style of the fi xtures are streamlined, like teardrops,” says Torrenueva.
Samantha Pynn, HGTV host Open House Overhaul:• “Upcycle – work with what you have
fi rst,” says Pynn. “I bought a dynamic 1970s retro lamp and spray painted it
and added a new shade. Everyone com-ments on that lamp.” She adds that a reclaimed piece of marble added to an Ikea white chest of drawers was a hit with a client.
• Painting kitchen and bathroom cabi-netry will save you hundred of dollars. “Cabinetry is typically 30 per cent of the overall cost of a kitchen reno,” notes Pynn.
• White, dove grey and earthy neutrals go with everything.
• Instead of buying an expensive new couch, maybe it’s only the seat cushions that need reupholstering.
• Vancouver artisans work with felled and salvaged trees that end up being those signature pieces in your home – table-tops, shelving, coff ee tables and more.
The Vancouver Home + Design Show 2015 runs from October 22 to the 25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. For more information or to purchase tickets to this year’s show, visit www.vancouverhome-anddesignshow.com or call 604-639-2288.
Easy Ways to Keep Your Home onTop of Design Trends
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TO READ THESE STORIESAND MUCH MORE REAL ESTATE
NEWS AND ADVICE
BC Home Listings atEight-Year Low asDemand Intensifi es
How to Boost YourChances of Getting
that Property
Celebrity Condos:Doug and Diane Clementʼs
Coal Harbour Home
Looking to BUY or SELL a home? To assist you in making the best decisions, a professional Realtor can provide the most
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•2 REW.ca » BURNABY / NEW WESTMINSTER » WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2015
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Gorgeous 2 level solid home located in a beautiful 56 x 118 corner lot with amazing views. Prime location near Metrotown. The home was striped down to the studs and totally renovated in 95’, including electric and plumbing, with gleaming tongue and groove hardwood floors throughout including basement. Round corners gyproc work, gas fireplace and a monster 3 car garage. At present, it is a large 2 bedrooms on the main floor but can easily be reverted to 3 bedrooms, plus a spacious high ceiling basement with 2 bedrooms, full bath, huge rumpus and laundry, easy to suite. Move in and enjoy it as is or build your future dream home. Check out this amazing location but do not walk onto the property or disturb the owner. BYAPPOINTMENT ONLY. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW TO VIEW SAT & SUN 2-4 PM.
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The charming exteriors are show-cased by a blend of Hardee Board, gable shakes and plank siding comple-ment with a unique roof line - creating a contemporary yet timeless tradi-tional look. In addition, some homes include picket fencing with individual entry gates.
These contemporary, open-concept interiors, ranging from 1158 to 1751 square feet, are distinguished by lami-nate fl ooring throughout the main liv-ing area, nine-foot ceilings, sprawling windows to bring the outdoors in and a Musoka wall mounted electric fi re-place (in most homes).
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After a busy day, residents can unwind on the generous decks and patios or meander through the lush landscaping. Every home has the added convenience of attached garages with lots of space for cars or storage.
“There’s also a great children’s playground right on the premises,” adds Szeto. “In addition, Lotus Living has an excellent location, close to the freeways, golf courses and much
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This is an opportunity to own a townhome in the Willoughby neigh-bourhood, starting from $329,900.
Nicely appointed new homes, with timeless beauty and lush greenery, at such value are rare today. The Lotus Living presentation centre and dis-play home, located at #4-20856 76th Avenue, Langley, are open daily from noon to 5 p.m. (except Fridays). There is still a great selection of homes avail-able that are move-in ready.
