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2013's Top Decor Trends, In Your Home
Friday, January 4th, 2013 at 11:47am. 542 Views, 0 Comments.
Whether you’re selling your home or just looking to refresh the look of it, it never hurts to incorporate a few of the current trends. The key word here being, “few” – you don’t want to overwhelm the look of a space by bombarding it with trendy items. By adding a few of these trendy touches, you can keep your home up-to-date while maintaining your personal style.
House and Home Magazine recently revealed their picks for the top design trends of 2013, and we at Smart Calgary Homes think the choices are spot on. While all four (Quiet Luxury, Nature Comes Inside, Simple Scandi, and Fearless Mixing) are fabulous, we especially love the second, Nature Comes Inside. It’s simple, gender neutral, and is ideal for anyone who is a little apprehensive about…
Spring 2013 Colour Report
Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at 2:23pm. 536 Views, 0 Comments.
It’s hard to believe we’re looking into 2013 already, but whether or not we’re ready, it’s just around the corner. With the New Year comes new trends: fashion, décor, you name it. Colour is a big factor in many of these trends, and every year Pantone comes out with a list of colours on trend. The Spring 2013 Fashion Colour Report was just announced, and we think it’ll be a great palette for home décor as well.
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It’s not just the palate itself that is impressive, the colour of the season is Monaco Blue; a deep, rich blue that we love for home accents. Take a look at all of the colours here, and head to our Facebook or Twitter page and let us know what you think!
Image: The Decorologist
The Hottest Colours Of Summer And How To Use Them
Friday, July 13th, 2012 at 12:48pm. 1092 Views, 0 Comments.
Summer is in full bloom, but is your home décor a reflection of the season, or is it in need of a pick-me-up? Take your home from drab to fab by incorporating the season’s hottest colours without making a big commitment. Use decorative items instead of paint, or use paint to perk up old pieces of furniture or individual walls.
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Here are some of the most popular colours this summer, and our favourite ways to use them:
TANGERINE: The ultimate hue for trend-seekers – Tangerine (or Tangerine Tango) is a bold, exotic colour that goes beautifully in a variety of settings. If your home décor is earthy or woodsy, go for a more natural look in this colour; think natural-fibre throws, nature-inspired paintings or works of art, or rustic looking…








