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Personality and order: interior finishings and style
Douglas by Homes by Avi
You found your dream home – the size, the floorplan, the community – everything is perfect. But how do you make it your own? Homebuilders offer a variety of ways that their clients can “personalize” the home to fit their tastes and needs, and a big part of it is giving a wide leeway in the choice of finishings. Does one go with luxury vinyl plank or hardwood for flooring; granite, quartz or other stone materials for countertops; matte or glossy finish cabinetry? The list goes on. There is a lot riding on the decisions homebuyers make at this stage of the new homebuilding process, where buyers go through every combination of flooring, countertops, cabinetry, etc. Which goes best with what? You have to sweat the small stuff to achieve the best results. Homebuilders have mastered the process that allows their clients to come up with the best selections that fit their tastes, but it’s also helpful to know the choices that are open to you and what current trends are. 34 New Home + Condo Guide | Nov. 12–Dec. 10, 2021
We spoke with some of Calgary’s best homebuilders to find out what’s new and give readers a rare insight on what to expect when it comes to this stage of building a new home. Flooring
It all starts with the floor. It takes up most of what is visible, especially along the main floor, not to mention that it gets the most use. So, it’s imperative to get this right. And many are turning to luxury vinyl plank to provide the style and sturdiness. It mimics the look of hardwood but is of a more durable easier to style material. Julie Punter, Manager of Show Home Selections and Presentation at Homes by Avi says luxury vinyl plank (LVP) remains to be the popular choice, but luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is coming in strong too. “Light tones of LVP have been very popular over the last few years and will continue to be a popular choice moving into next year.” She thinks it will remain the popular choice over
