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"Seasonal shake-up: Five fresh ways to re-energize your home's design this spring Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs. Courtesy Joel Klassen (klassenphotos.com) "Fall flavour: Three hot design trends for autumn Photography by Joel Klassen "Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out Getty Images "Upholstery painting: fun DIY project or disaster waiting to happen? Courtesy of Erin Rochon, Bluebird Upcycle "Décor disasters: common design mistakes and how to fix them Courtesy of Brookfield Residential ""Upcycle" your vintage or second-hand furnishings for an affordable, environmentally friendly design upgrade Upcycling vintage or second-hand furniture can create a unique piece you'll cherish for many years to come. Before-and-after photos courtesy of Dale Marie Wedge (bloomingdiyer.com) "Virtual staging provides right mix of price and results for some home sellers An example of a home that has been virtually staged. Courtesy of Urban Measure "Four local Instagrammers to follow for DIY inspiration and resources Getty Images "Six easy ways to spruce up your backyard for summer Getty Images "Alykhan Velji's hot design trends for summer focus on forgotten spaces Photo: Klassen Photography, Interior Design: Alykhan Velji Designs "Four ways to make the most of your balcony Courtesy of Sean Young "Expert advice to nail your next furniture purchase Getty Images "Luxe landscapes: Three of the hottest high-end outdoor living trends Courtesy The Landscape Artist Inc. "Four ways to add vintage design to your home Courtesy Joel Klassen "Five hot design trends to make any room pop Getty Images "New year, new look Getty Images "This can be beautiful You can catch Tiffany Pratt at the 2017 Calgary Fall Home Show. She will be presenting on the main stage Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 24 at noon. Courtesy Tiffany Pratt "Five DIY painting tips for professional results Getty Images "A brief history of the conversation pit: why interest in this '70s design staple has skyrocketed in the age of COVID-19 Todd Lappin / Flickr "Design for dummies: five foolproof themes and colour palettes for the home Courtesy of Homes by Avi "Making a masterpiece: tips for choosing and arranging art Getty Images "Convenience and productivity converge in the backyard office, with interest among Calgarians at an all-time high Courtesy of Urban Shed "Declutter for a cause: where to donate your unwanted household items in Calgary Getty Images "Backyard makeover: it's time to start planning your 2021 landscaping projects Courtesy of Peter Hughes Landscape "True colours: Pantone's 2021 Colour of the Year and the history of a trendsetter Illustration by Rachel Niebergal "Brighten up: four easy ways to take your home's lighting to the next level Getty Images "10 low-maintenance indoor plants to green up your home Getty Images "The Property Brothers are looking for Calgary families to appear on new season of "Forever Home" Getty Images "Fresh start: four design trends poised for a resurgence in 2021 Interior design by Alykhan Velji Designs; Photo by Klassen Photography "COVID-19 continues to shift renovation priorities for Calgary homeowners Getty Images "Winterproof patios: how to equip your outdoor space for all-season enjoyment Getty Images "What were we thinking? The hater's guide to carpeted bathrooms Getty Images "Spring cleaning is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 "Five tips for successful home staging Photos courtesy of Joel Gwillim "DIY home projects for self-isolation and social distancing "March in the garden: let's go seed crazy Getty Images "Yard (for) sale: Landscaping tips to improve your home's curb appeal Courtesy Peter Hughes Landscape "How to find the right window treatments for every room in the home Courtesy Lynne's Window Treatments Inc. "HGTV Canada's Bryan Baeumler shares his advice for DIY renovators ahead of Calgary Home + Garden Show Courtesy Bryan Baeumler "My First Home: Jamie Banfield, Vancouver interior designer Courtesy Jamie Banfield