AT HOME Updating Your Home in Style

STYLE Updating Your Home in

By Kali Holdstock

Here’s your guide for finding inspiration for your next home makeover project and help you discover which new home exterior trend is for you.

Here are my top picks for 2020 that will keep your home stylish and sturdy for years to come.

Windows, Doors & Garages

nod to the trend of embracing the outdoors, homeowners will go even bigger with windows in 2020. Floor-to-ceiling glass increases the amount of natural light in your home and provides a sense of indoor-outdoor living—even when the weather turns too cold to be outside.

Garage doors are front and centre on the home’s exterior. That said, they should be beautiful! We’re seeing more decorative garage doors that make a statement including, reclaimed wood garage doors and black garage doors with unique patterns and textures. Finally, don’t skimp on the garage hardware. Sometimes, a simple lift handle or side bracket is all it takes to update that door.

the winter and 50 per cent of a home’s cooling energy in the summer. With energy efficient windows, you can cut out this waste and start living a more climateconscious life.

Also, make sure you have that storm door with ample screen space in it for your spring through fall months.

Metal Roofs

Metal roof materials, like aluminum and steel, contain high percentages of recycled content. Many aluminum products are 100 per cent recyclable. Therefore, a metal roof is a green choice! They are also a durable material known

Not all home exterior trends have to be purely aesthetic. One of the most important trends we see moving into the new year is a steadfast emphasis on environmental and energy consciousness. It’s important that we work to make the earth a better place to live.

Most companies offer energy-efficient windows that will help reduce your energy footprint. And, it means you can enjoy lower heating and cooling bills all year.

Poorly performing windows can lose up to 40 per cent of heating energy in to last far longer than a traditional shingle roof.

Solar Panels

There is a global shift headed towards solar power. Solar panels on the roof and landscape lighting are going to be seen more this year. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Solar energy is a completely renewable resource. Solar cells make no noise. Very little maintenance is required to keep solar cells running. Solar panels and solar lighting can be a costly purchase upfront, but in the long run you will be saving yourself money.

Landscaping

Extensions

Right now, one of the biggest exterior trends is enhancing outdoor spaces by making them feel just as luxurious and lived-in as indoor spaces. Take a walk around your home on your property and find your areas you want to improve. Do you want a deck built or a patio space made for more entertaining? Is your lawn in desperate need of an irrigation system? The idea of having a garden doesn’t have to be so scary, get some deck boxes built and start small. Want some more privacy in town and would give anything to have a fence built? Just do it. Even something as simple as heading to your local greenhouse and getting some new plants can liven up your outdoor area. Most people notice that they are busting at the seams for more space indoors during those cold winter months when you spend far too much time indoors. Springtime is a great time to start on that outdoor project. Big or small, adding some extra square footage gives everyone in your home more space and comfort inside.

Siding

Having a home that is beautiful is all about knowing the right way to stand out. The key is striking a balance between being bold and staying sophisticated. No siding type exemplifies this balance better than vinyl shake accents. At the same time, shake siding has a subtle texture that doesn’t overwhelm typical suburban homes. This is especially true when it’s utilized in accent sections on homes that already have modern siding, like seamless siding. It can give your home an extra pop to increase your curb appeal.

Gray-green home exteriors, or homes with green accents on the porch, front door and underside of stairways will be seen more often in 2020.

Homeowners are favoring darker, more urbane shades in deep blues and shadowy greens for their outdoor spaces.

Not ready for outside yet?

Not ready to commit to outdoor renos just yet because you haven’t completed the indoors? Here are some quick tips to improve your indoors on a small or large budget.

Change that backsplash, change your couch, your pillows, your cabinetry, your lighting fixtures, your flooring, your leaking toilet—the options are endless. Update your wall colour, buy a new rug or install a fireplace…the sky’s the limit with how much you can accomplish inside and outside of your home.

Overall, home exterior trends coming our way in 2020 are leaning to simplicity in design. Therefore, focus more on environmentally friendly, sustainable materials and a move towards outdoor living. Consumers are increasingly discerning about where they spend their money, and home exterior remodeling is no exception. While homeowners do value visual beauty, they also want to ensure that what they buy is built to last.

There are many businesses in Weyburn and area that are committed to helping you create your home renovation dreams, whether they are interior or exterior. Check with your local businesses and let their experts help you make renos an easier process.

AT HOME Kali Holdstock is an Interior Decorator and owner of Holdstock Designs. She and her family live on a cattle ranch north of Weyburn. She’s a wife, mother of four and a sewing hobbyist. In her work, she produces something which is individual, unusual and personal to all her clients. Reach Kali at holdstockdesigns@gmail.com, holdstockdesigns.com or find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN 2020 IN DESIGN TRENDS

As we gear up for a new decade, it’s time to look at what to expect in home décor and trends. 2020 is all about personality and character. Depending on your mood and preferences, you can find your own solutions among these top trends.

DIY We all know DIY projects have taken over these last few years and there’s no end in sight. Look around at your older pieces that need a refreshed stain or paint. Now that spring is coming, this is the perfect time to start planning your DIY project. Shopping second-hand is not only eco-conscious, but it can allow you to customize and personalize your home more than most ‘big box shop’ finds. Look for well-made pieces in good condition or items with great bones that can be restored to their original beauty. With more focus on the environment, designers are starting to take an active part in reducing waste and home decor is shifting to reusable and sustainable materials.

Wallpaper Mural wallpaper has started to creep in, expect it to get even more popular this year. Bold wallpaper not only creates endless visual interest, but it also can replace expensive artwork. It can act as a focal point in a room, especially when used as an accent wall.

Natural Elements This year spend some time making your home a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. If you can, allow natural light to fill your home. Remove those bulky drapes and let the light shine in. Or better yet, install sky lights where you can. More homeowners are choosing natural materials like limestone, onyx, and sandstone to create not only a more environmentally conscious space, but a more unique look during new builds and renovations.

Bar Cabinets & Dining Rooms Though more difficult to move from room to room, a bar cabinet creates a deliberate gathering space in a dining room or a corner of the living room to serve drinks and mingle with friends and family. A true formal dining space gives you a space to entertain that feels removed from the other areas in the home and helps encourage family mealtime.

Minimalist Style Minimalist style is coming in strong this year. Get rid of all that excess décor this spring. Keep what you love and get rid of the bulk. This style demands you to pare down to the essentials so that you’re left with fewer items for maximum impact.

Need some help updating your home for 2020? Contact me today with all your questions.

Baskets as Decor Check flea markets or vintage shops to find shallow baskets that create a lovely, worldly vibe when hung on the wall. Look for colorful patterns and handwoven pieces that can double as artwork. Bonus points: when you get tired of the look on your walls, you can reuse them as storage around the house.

Navy

Navy itself isn’t new, but it’s starting to replace neutrals like gray and beige in spaces. Navy is the perfect, “go dark but not black” shade. Because of its eclectic subtlety, navy blue can truly blend into personal style for anyone.

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Kali Holdstock is an interior decorator and owner of Holdstock Designs. In her work, she produces something which is individual, unusual and personal to all her clients.

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Century 21 HomeTown Your Real Estate Experts

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Their Railway Avenue office continues to grow, and includes Melanie Bonic, Carole Vogel, Rebecca Hoffart-Gosling, and Kelly Linnel. The HomeTown team has deep roots in the area and know the market well. As such, they can accommodate real estate transactions of all sizes. Whether you’re new to the market and looking for your first home, finding a new home for your growing family, or downsizing into something for the next chapter, Century 21 HomeTown can help.

The team is also well-versed and experienced in agricultural and commercial real estate. The Century 21 HomeTown team has sold or been involved in many commercial and agricultural transactions in the area. They are continually expanding service in these areas—if you’re a producer or business owner and a sale or purchase is in your plans, give them a call.

Whether selling or buying, Century 21 HomeTown will assist you through the process, from beginning to end. As sellers, their market knowledge and experience will be an asset. They will help you accurately price your property, ensuring a sale at the highest market price in the shortest time. With the current market challenges, the team will not shy away from the difficult real estate conversations. Their main goal is to protect clients from overpaying or underselling. If you’re looking for a home, it’s currently a buyer’s market. As such, they believe that this is an ideal time to buy. The southeast offers good value to buyers if you’re looking for your first home, upgrading, or getting into something smaller.

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Good Thymes in the Garden

It’s Time to Think About Planting

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, these are the last spring frost dates in the southeast:

Carlyle – June 6

Carnduff – May 25

Estevan – May 24

Oxbow – May 22

Weyburn – May 26

Starting plants indoors is fun and easy, and it gives you a jumpstart on spring and our short growing season. Getting started is simple. You can head down to your favourite hardware store or garden centre for a seed starting kit or create your own.

When to Start Plant Date to Start

Bell Peppers Cabbage Cantaloupe Cucumber Lettuce Pumpkins Tomatoes Mid to Late March Late March to Mid-April Late April to Early May Late April to Early May Mid to Late April Late April to Early May Late March to Mid-April

The University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources has a great step-by -step guide to start seedlings. You find it at gardening.usask.ca/ articles-how-to/growing-yourown-transplants.

Date to Transplant

Early to Mid-June Late April to Late May Early to Mid-June Early to Mid-June Mid May to Early June Early to Mid-June Early to Mid-June

Butterflies

Not only can your garden grow food for you, it can also feed nature too.

Milkweed isn’t a weed at all. It’s the sole source of food for monarch butterflies. These pretty plants look gorgeous and grow about two to five feet, depending on variety. Best of all, they are a perennial—coming back year after year to look great and attract beautiful butterflies. You can find milkweed at the plant nursery, and pop it in a sunny spot. The more plants, the more butterflies you attract.

Pollinators

Your garden needs pollinators to thrive. Be sure to plant pollinatorfriendly plants like:

Anise Hyssop, Bachelor’s Buttons, Bergamot, Borage, Calendula, Chives, Cosmos, Echinacea, Foxglove, Marigold and Zinnia.

Things to Try There are so many plants to experiment with in your garden.

Heirloom tomatoes – a trend with no sign of slowing, heirloom tomatoes are

delicious, full of flavor and come in a

rainbow of colours and sizes. Varieties to try: Brandywine, Costoluto Genovese, Lemon Boy, Mortgage Lifter, Stupice, Yellow Pear.

Cucamelon – these tiny ‘mouse melons’ look like watermelons and taste like cucumbers. Kids love them! Melons – even with our short growing season, you can grow watermelon and cantaloupe. Varieties like Gnadenfeld, Minnesota Midget and Cream of Saskatchewan will grow well in the sunniest part of your garden.