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sept 21 to sept 27 2018 issue 08-37
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AUTUMN INSPIRATION Trendy design tips for fall with Amanda Forrest ANDREA COX for creb®now
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or those looking to redefine their home for fall with some curated moments of comfort, luxury and connection, look no further than the Calgary Fall Home Show where celebrity designer Amanda Forrest hits the Urban Barn Main Stage, offering tips on current design trends. “It makes us feel good when we make changes to prepare us for winter’s hibernation,” said Forrest, adding that one of the main influences in design
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continues to be our connection with the earth and the outdoors. She suggests beginning by taking stock of how the elements interplay with our homes – air quality, colour and light all become a priority as summer folds into the chillier weather and shorter days of fall and winter. “We really don’t want to feel like we have to have our lights on all of the time,” said Forrest. “It’s not environmentally friendly and it doesn’t feel good for our souls.” That said, bridging indoor
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and outdoor spaces is an important design consideration. Exaggerated windows, nixing upper cabinets in the kitchen in favour of open shelving, and windows that come right to the counter, along with stacked, foldback windows and doors that provide an expansive opening to the outdoors, are all on the must-have list.
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