Winnipeg Renters Guide – January 27, 2023

Holiday Towers - Our twin 25 fl oor high-rises at Hargrave and York feature: Bachelor, Studio, 1 BR, 2BR and Penthouse units with large balconies. We are located in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg- near MTS Center, Portage Place, Eaton Center, the Forks and Exchange! Holiday Towers is part of the indoor Skywalk system and joins the Delta Hotel. Choose from a variety of fl oor plans- as well as fully furnished hotel suites (with maid service) which may be rented on a short or long-term stay. Relax by our beautiful rooftop pool. Take advantage of available phone, cable and high-speed internet- as well as available indoor heated parking! Feel safe and secure with our controlled access and on-site professional management. Located at 160/170 Hargrave which means we are steps away from excellent shopping, dining, library, theatre and nightlife, with a wonderful convenience/grocery store and hair salon located on-site. Call 204-957-1200 ext. 200 today for your personal tour!

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the HEIGHT OF LOFt LiViNG

Located in the heart of downtown, find your new apartment at Smith Street Lofts, opening in Spring 2022.

For the eco-conscious urbanite, Smith Street Lofts offers contemporary style offset by an edgy industrial feel featuring exposed elements such as conduit, steel beams and sealed concrete finishings.

All suites feature floor to ceiling windows bringing in natural light and stunning vistas. Residents will also enjoy access to posh common spaces and concierge services that redefine community living. Enjoy all-inclusive amenities, opulent finishes and gorgeous downtown views— all just steps away from Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and culture venues.

Studio lofts, one- and two-bedroom suites, as well as penthouses are available for lease. A select number of adaptable suites with low barrier accommodations are also available.

Adjacent to the building, residents have access to a multi-level open-air parkade (with EV chargers).

home decor trends

Spotlight on spring

by BILHA KANGETHE

It’s not all gloom and doom for 2023 — there is some light to help you get through what is anticipated to be a challenging economic time. We combed through the trend diaries and noticed an overarching theme in mind.

This year is all about celebrating your authenticity and focusing on sustainability, paving the way to establish new connections within the spaces in your home and most importantly, with your loved ones.

Whether you are looking to spend this spring decluttering, choosing to refresh your space or renovating and making major changes, why not plan ahead and enhance your interiors with what we have discovered?

Freedom of expression

Functional maximalism is taking centre stage this spring, allowing you to express yourself fully through colour, texture and

material, all the while helping with your daily rituals. Multisensory touchpoints infused in a space — for example wallpaper, incorporating a bold couch with rich colour schemes, or mixing pieces from the past and present — will be ruling our interiors with a focus on highlow design in the home. It’s a pared-back design, with the classic and the timeless taking a back seat to usher in an era of expressionism and individuality.

Photo : TThe Lifestyle loft

Buckle up, spring is fast approaching and with it, the excitement to usher out the old and bring in the new

Furniture fundamentals

It was in 2020 that we began to see a shift in the furniture and decor industry. Manufacturers and designers began to dive deep into recreating furniture collections, blending clean lines, elegant shapes, and materiality, pushing the boundaries of what we have been acustomed to see over the previous years.

In 2023, there has been an upswing, with different eras expressed through modernity. Working with rich velvets, bouclé, hair on hide, mohair and vegan leather, the trends are predicting that this industry is going to continue to shift and elevate in design and functionality, while making these pieces approachable.

We have loved and lived with bleached woods, but we are noticing that designers and manufacturers are veering away from the Scandi influence and beginning to use darker, richer tones. Everything from walnut to black mango wood, wood veneer and rich marble, we are loving all the moody vibes that this trend is giving. All you need is one statement piece that will be the conversation starter at a dinner party or barbecue you will host this spring.

Tantalizing tables

The devil is in the details and yes, our dinnerware, silverware and serving ware will have its moment. Form, uneven organic shapes, rustic textures, and warm woods converted to sculptural serving essentials are all designed with one goal in mind — to intentionally spark some gleam when serving your most coveted foods and recipes. An inexpensive way to refresh your space and decor, this spring’s trends enable you to create a delightful tablescape to reflect the freshness and vibrance of the season and celebrate a new and exciting year ahead.

SPRING TRENDS TO OWN NOW!

Bilha Kangethe is the founder and creative director of The Lifestyle Loft. As a certified designer and interior decorator, she has created a company that focses on the needs of each client and customer and helps them curate a lifestyle that is comfortable and economical. thelifestyleloft.com

Tondo SERVEWARE collection. crateandbarrel.ca

Bowtie green velvet SOFA. cb2.ca

Everett ACCENT CHAIR madegoods.com

Shutter high-gloss walnut MEDIA CONSOLE. cb2.ca

Jass marble SIDE TABLE. cb2.ca

Kulti BOWL thelifestyleloft.com

Shibori PLATE thelifestyleloft.com

Pile parfait MUG crateandbarrel.ca

SIX TIPS FOR RENTING WITH PETS

by MARLENE EISNER

1. Don’t wait until the last minute. Begin looking for a pet-friendly rental property at least six to eight weeks before you need to move.

2. Be flexible. Look at a lot of different locations/ neighbourhoods and property types (apartment blocks, condo units, homes). This will improve your chances of finding a suitable place for you and your pet.

3. Introduce your pet to your new landlord. Invite your new landlord to your current home to show the animal has caused no problems there or ask if you can bring your pet to the

landlord’s home. You want to show that your dog is calm and well-behaved.

4. Don’t sneak your pet in without permission. This will only lead to future problems and the landlord can give you notice to move out.

5. Get written permission from the landlord. Ask them to add a clause to your tenancy agreement that says your pet is allowed to live there and any conditions set by the landlord. As well, make sure that any “no pets” clauses are removed from the agreement. If you already have one pet and would like to get another, talk

to your landlord to make sure it’s okay.

6. Be prepared to pay a pet damage deposit. Your landlord can ask you to pay a pet damage deposit that can be up to one month’s rent. This is in addition to your security deposit and tenant services deposit (if applicable).

Source: gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/ resource_list/pets_tenant.pdf

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Corydon Avenue flows like a lazy river. Braced by black metal archways, it connects Osborne Village and Confusion Corner at its eastern end to just past Stafford Street at its western edge. Wildly popular in the summer, this district pumps in the heart of Crescentwood. It’s a great area to get out and enjoy.

Life on Corydon Avenue is always hopping. Traffic is slow as much because of the people-watchers

cruising past, as for the pedestrians themselves. People like to live on Corydon for the love of Little Italy, for the availability of artsy services and trendy restaurants and for the proximity to downtown.

Corydon Avenue is lit with long strings of lights like a marina or market in Italy. Proudly connected to community and known for pasta or pizza, it is also home to stacks of sushi places, cute boutiques and trendy nail and hair services. Business people make it a standard stop for coffee during the day and skateboarders or motorcyclists ride by after hours.

The crowd on Corydon loves its lattes and gelati, which can be found

on almost every corner. Residents and business people might pay a little more for a high-end treat, but there’s also lots of competition and a great selection of treats and eats for every craving and flavour.

Although Corydon Avenue is adjacent to some main thoroughfares going downtown and to the airport, it is not congested. Driving is popular, but there is a preference for commuters to walk, bus or cycle to work. Visitors and restaurant enthusiasts often stroll down the Avenue on foot faster than motorized vehicles.

Dawn Peter is an author and freelance writer in Manitoba.

INSPIRATION | top 10 HOT

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by SARA DUCK

Accent chairs that will make a statement in any space

Winsley FABRIC ACCENT CHAIR

$549. mobilia.ca

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Matra VELVET LOUNGE CHAIR in camel. $1,699. cb2.ca

Cova MID-CENTURY WING CHAIR $1,499. crateandbarrel.ca

Revo velvet SWIVEL ARMCHAIR in green. $599. structube.ca

Otio Toscana LOUNGE CHAIR in tan walnut. $1,199. article.com

Sunki ACCENT CHAIR in black. $699. mobilia.ca

Kirsten LOUNGE CHAIR

$1,318. casalife.com

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Noor BOUCLÉ LOUNGE CHAIR in green. $2,299. cb2.ca

Fields CANE CHAIR in whitewash and natural by Leanne Ford. $1,599. crateandbarrel.ca

Faux SHEARLING ARMCHAIR in black. $499. structube.ca

THE RIGHT MATCH: ROOMMATE COMPATIBILITY TESTING

ANNE MARSHALL

If you’re sharing a space with someone else, unless you’re both on completely different schedules, they’re going to become a pretty big part of your life. Girlfriends and boyfriends come and go, but especially in a big city, roommates can be with each other for years –even decades if the lease is good enough. If you’ve been “set up” by friends, it’s easy to find out about the other person’s habits and foibles before you let them sign the lease. But how can you ensure that cool-seeming stranger who answered your ad won’t become your new worst enemy once the lease is signed?

I just happen to be a professional matchmaker, and the similarities that run between a love match and a roomie match are astounding, so I’m going to offer my professional matchmaking advice on finding that perfect roommate. These five topics can guide your roommate compatibility testing – and are ideal to cover before you go making any year-long commitments.

1. ARE YOU A LARK, OR AN OWL?

If you’ve barely hit the sack at 3 a.m. after a Walking Dead marathon and your roomie rises at 4:45 a.m. for an early morning run, it’s never going to work unless you’ve got an extremely soundproof kitchen and bathroom. Better to find someone who keeps similar hours.

2. HOW DO YOU PLAY THE SOCIAL GAME?

How’s your social life? A single introvert may not pair up very well with somebody who hosts a party every month and has friends “drop by” at random. Make sure you ask before the first spontaneous after-work session occurs in your living room.

makeup application time and the duration of your depilation sessions all become a matter of some urgency. Talk to your potential cohabitant about their personal habits, especially if you both leave for work around the same time.

5. HOUSEKEEPING EXPECTATIONS?

3.

WHERE ARE YOUR BOUNDARIES?

Can I borrow your boots? Do you mind if I use some of this soy sauce? Some people are extremely comfortable with sharing not only a space, but also the items within it. I once had a roommate who –after I’d told her she could wear a particular skirt – took to dressing herself daily from my wardrobe, never bothering to ask permission. Boundaries around everything from the food in the kitchen to the contents of your closet need to be clearly delineated.

4. WHO’S A BATHROOM HOG?

How much longer will you be in there? When two people share a lone bathroom, shower length,

When was the last time you cleaned your bathtub? If your answer is “this morning, right after my shower,” and your prospective roommate responds incredulously, “you clean your bathtub?” it’s not a match. Be upfront about housekeeping standards, or one of you might end up feeling like the other one’s mom.

Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up.

PARK GLEN MANOR* 120 PREVETTE ST. 204-667-2342

Welcome to Park Glen Manor featuring 1 BR and 2 BR suites. We are conveniently located at Prevette St. and Munroe Ave. in North East Winnipeg just steps away from great grocery and shopping centers, dining, schools and transportation routes! Our suites are just what you need with their large generous living spaces, open kitchen plans and spacious bedrooms! Our outdoor pool is the perfect thing for those hot summer days! There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor, and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access and professional onsite management.

KILDONAN VILLA* 2130-2140 MAIN ST. 204-334-9386

In West Kildonan, Kildonan Villa & House features 1 BR and 2 BR units in a beautiful treed and grassy park like property on north Main St. one block from Chief Pegus Trail. For those looking for easy transportation, proximity to schools, shopping, dining, and large generous suites in north Winnipeg’s Garden City areacome to newly upgraded Kildonan Villa & House. You really need to see the incredible layouts and spaciousness we have to o er here. There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access.

Features newly renovated suites. Live in the heart of downtown and be close to everything! Part of the indoor skywalk system. $0 security deposit for seniors.

Thoughtfully designed. Thoroughly contemporary. Tudor presents a residence that connects all your essentials – premium amenities, active and rapid transportation and more – all with your comfort and satisfaction at the centre. See how we’re re-imagining Village living in a way that’s as unique as you are.