Finding the right lighting isn't easy

Question: My husband and I will be purchasing a ready-to-move-in house next year. It will be about 1, 400 square feet with an open concept for the living/dining/kitchen area with a vaulted ceiling. As we do have some design input . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Tearing down that wall: 'Best decision we made'

As popularity of separate dining rooms wane, a third of kitchen renovation projects involve increasing the size

MINNETONKA, Minn. — What’s standing between you and your dream kitchen? Often, it’s a wall — a relic from the days when a separate dining room was a must-have in every home. Today, formal meals have gone the way of the . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Upping your kitchen game

At a different time in our history — when it was more popularly accepted that "children should be seen and not heard" — kitchens were to be neither seen nor heard. Tucked into tiny spaces behind closed doors, the residential kitchen . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

I'll stop procrastinating -- tomorrow

I have more than a few projects and never enough drive to get them done

Every home has them — and no, I’m not talking about boxes of Kraft Dinner. I’m talking about projects! I know mine does. I thought I’d share a few of them with you today to see if I can shame myself into . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Their loss is your gain

Owners updated bungalow with every intention of staying

It’s something you don’t expect to come across in a mature neighbourhood such as Southdale. Yet, there it is. A 1, 574-sq.-ft. bungalow with striking, low-maintenance cultured stone/stucco exterior that looks like a brand-new home you’d find in a community such as . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Bang for your buck

Sage Creek home artistic, yet practical

In the world of new homes, some exceed expectations while others, well, don’t. Gino’s Homes’ show home at 54 East Plains Dr. in Sage Creek falls into the former category, says Gino’s sales representative for the 2, 331-square-foot, two-storey home, RE/MAX . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Sold / Offered

SOLD: Mandalay West ADDRESS: 19 Hood Ave. ASKING PRICE: $274, 900 SOLD PRICE: $282, 000 TAXES: $4, 269.92 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 972 BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 54 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Glenn Kisil & Cheryl Kisil, Kisil & Associates Real Estate Ltd., 204-668-7878   SOLD: North Kildonan ADDRESS: 131 Morningmead Walk ASKING . . .

Posted: 2017-04-08

Mother Nature's paintbrush

Botanical inspiration bursting into homes, fashion and art

KRISTEN ALEIDA ARTWith sketchbook and watercolours near at hand, Kristen Aleida Wiltshire is always ready to create new designs. If you find yourself rearranging the furniture and staring at four walls as you wait for spring to green up your . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Mother Nature's paintbrush

Botanical inspiration bursting into homes, fashion and art

KRISTEN ALEIDA ARTWith sketchbook and watercolours near at hand, Kristen Aleida Wiltshire is always ready to create new designs. If you find yourself rearranging the furniture and staring at four walls as you wait for spring to green up your . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01

Mother Nature's paintbrush

Botanical inspiration bursting into homes, fashion and art

KRISTEN ALEIDA ARTWith sketchbook and watercolours near at hand, Kristen Aleida Wiltshire is always ready to create new designs. If you find yourself rearranging the furniture and staring at four walls as you wait for spring to green up your . . .

Posted: 2017-04-01