Ladies and gentlemen, you hold in your hands – be it in magazine form or an electronic device – the very first issue of RENO + DECOR, now with a nationwide reach. Catch all of the national trends with our expert panel of writers and editors who aim to give the reader the latest in the way of renovating your home or providing inspiration for freshening up its decor.
The magazine may be national in scope, but it will have local content as well, provided by yours truly, and my colleague, Nancy Chemait. This way, we can bring a voice to our talented designers, creators and tradecraft in Alberta, primarily Calgary and Edmonton.
What better way to start the ball rolling than with a frank discussion on bathroom renovation and décor. The bathroom has proven to be the most challenging undertakings in any renovation work – working with tile and stone can be gruelling and design errors can be unforgiving. So, in this premier issue, we speak to a pair of local designer – Louis Duncan-He and Alykhan Velji – to get their expertise in how to get that spa-like effect for your master suite, or how to bring a design focus to you half bath.
Home renovation has been a growing market, and it continues to be so – especially in these times when working from home is the norm. Let us help guide you along the path. – Pepper Rodriguez
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our new national RENO + DECOR Magazine, Alberta edition. We’re so excited to bring you a magazine filled with expert reno and design advice, fresh and innovative products, as well as unique ways to decorate the interior of your home.
This magazine comes at a time when home renovation projects are on the rise. Ever since the pandemic hit, home has become so much more than just a place we live. It’s where we work, learn, dine, unwind and beyond—so the need to update and improve our spaces isn’t a surprise. Making our homes blend seamlessly into this new style of life can be challenging but having experts from our industry guiding the way will ensure your projects are a success.
As long-time members and supporters of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, and all its local chapters, we are proud to announce the finalists in the Renovation categories for the 2021 BILD Alberta Awards of Excellence in this issue. Winners in these categories will be announced virtually during a special ceremony on September 23. Congratulations to all the finalists!
Whether you’re planning a small project or a major home transformation, we have the information to help you every step of the way. Heed the advice of the professionals gracing our pages and do it right the first time. Hiring a professional means you can renovate with confidence, and that your renovation dreams can be realized.
We’ll be bringing you fresh and local content bi-monthly, so make sure to pick us up or view the issue online. – Nancy Chemait