Parade of Homes

130 Parade of Homes FALL 2016 Stylish grilles for increased curb appeal. Attractive window shapes for architectural symmetry. Manufacturer of the Year Windows and Doors 2016 Bring our expertise home. Our windows and doors are crafted for style and engineered for performance. Treat your home to the best of both worlds. There's a reason why Manitoba Home Builders proudly choose JELD-WEN products Talk to your builder about getting eye-catching, high-performing windows and doors in your home. staRt a new tRend You don't have to go with the flow By Pat St. Germain >> Lynn Fenwick makes it her busi- ness to stay on top of all the latest trends. But the owner of Fenwick & Co. Interior Design says personal tastes and client wish-lists dictate design decisions in Winnipeg. While formal dining rooms are back in other large centres, casual dining spaces are still a staple on the local scene, where open-concept main floors with kitchen islands are the rule. And that's Ok. While we've embraced some of the hotter trends — sliding barn doors and weathered wood accent walls, for example — Fenwick says homeowners are having it their way. "You have to stand back and say, 'Am I just going to love it for today or am I going to love it five years from now, or 10 years from now?' Or are you going to change it by then — and does it matter?" she says. "If you absolutely love it, do it." Fenwick advises anyone who's planning to build a home to consult a designer at the out- set. Sometimes moving a wall or cabinetry a few inches can make all the difference in how you use a space. And people are giving more thought to small conveniences. "I had a client who had two cats, so we actually designed a space that was easy-maintenance and not sitting in the middle of the floor for the litter," she says. Warkentin Homes — Countryside Crossing

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