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CELEBRATING CANADA'S Biggest and Best Parade of Homes
TOUR 135 NEW HOMES
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with fun contests and giveaways! Enter our Instagram giveaway or take part in the Explore & Win contest; just visit show homes in participating communities and you could win a $500 Visa gift card. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of what makes the Parade such a cherished Manitoba tradition. As you visit our Parade of Homes show homes, we encourage you to talk to the representative showing the home about unique features and what makes that particular home special. Visiting our Parade homes and talking to sales agents about different options and features will help you to find that perfect fit for you and your family. These show homes represent the best in home design and construction available anywhere in Canada. In addition to the Fall Parade of Homes magazine, you can find even more information on the Parade show homes at the MHBA’s website. Just go to www.homebuilders.mb.ca and click on the “Parade of Homes” section to find all of our Fall Parade of Homes entries. You can also follow the MHBA and Parade of Homes on Instagram and Facebook for news, fun contests, updates and show home features. Be sure to look for and use the hashtag #PARADEOFHOMESMB to find the latest Parade posts. Manitoba’s new home construction industry continues to be a strong and important part of our provincial economy. MHBA member builders and suppliers are constantly keeping up to date on the latest technology, trends and building techniques to ensure that your new home offers the highest level of quality available. Enjoy the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting. Lanny McInnes President & CEO Manitoba Home Builders' Association
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elcome to the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes. The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to once
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again present our annual exhibition of new homes. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the MHBA’s Parade of Homes! Since 1980, the Parade has grown into the largest and most comprehensive home tour in Canada, and this fall’s edition features 135 stunning new homes on display. The Fall Parade of Homes provides a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the latest trends in new home and interior design, the hottest new home technology and building materials, and to potentially find their new dream home. This year, we are proud to showcase 31 different builders in the Fall Parade in 23 communities across Manitoba. With an amazing array of options, the Parade show homes are open for your viewing pleasure. Once again, Parade show homes are available to visit by booking an appointment with the builder outside of the Parade hours for your own private viewing. In celebration of our 45th anniversary, we’re adding even more excitement
MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 4 TO 8 P.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12 TO 5 P.M.
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CELEBRATING 45 years and counting
Jim Bender Erin DeBooy Wendy King Janine LeGal Todd Lewys Kristin Marand Jennifer McFee Jim Timlick Lindsey Ward Photography Darcy Finley Todd Lewys Supplied
BY JENNIFER MCFEE
The season is changing and it’s time to turn over a new leaf.
he 2025 Fall Parade of Homes offers a bounty of opportunities for homebuyers to explore the latest and greatest in new homes — while also celebrating Parade’s milestone 45th anniversary. While you flip through these pages, you’ll learn the inspiring story behind Parade of Homes, as well as its evolution over the decades. Looking ahead, the much-anticipated event continues to gain momentum. T
This edition also shares details about impressive show homes and vibrant Manitoba neighbourhoods. Take a few moments to indulge in interesting articles that explore topics ranging from secondary suites to new home furnishings. And you won’t want to miss out on expert advice about saving seeds for future gardens to flourish. Join us in celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Homes — the fun has only just begun.
THE 2024-2025 MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Eggerman | Chairperson Qualico Spencer Curtis | Past Chairperson Hilton Homes Arin Comack | 1st Vice Chair Ventura Custom Homes Dave Boles | 2nd Vice Chair Genstar Development Company Leanne La Riviere | Secretary/Treasurer Steinbach Credit Union Scott McKee McMunn & Yates Laurence Rosenberg The Accurate Technology Group Andrew Reimer STAR Building Materials Allison Lund Efficiency Manitoba Ken Braun Daytona Homes Cory Kloos Macanta Design Build Inc. Dan Rolfe Maric Homes
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FALL 2025 Contents PARADE of HOMES
Origins
24 HILTON HOMES
45 Years of the Parade of Homes 10 ORIGINS
58 A&S HOMES
Celebrating 50 years
100 MARIC HOMES
14 THE EVOLUTION 20 TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE
Marks a 50-year milestone
110 MHBA FOCUS
Professional development, safety and innovation
116 SECONDARY SUITES
24 SHOW & TELL
28 HOME FURNISHINGS
Ideal for multi-generational families and rental income
HILTON HOMES 40 years of spectacular show homes
118 NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE PRAIRIE VIEW LAKES A quaint community thrives 124 EFFICIENCY MANITOBA The benefits of energy-efficient programs 128 SAGEWOOD ESTATES Duplex-style bungalow condo community
28 FURNISHING
YOUR NEW HOME Expert advice
36 SHOW & TELL
DAYTONA HOMES Find family-friendly function
42 APPLIANCE TRENDS
Elevate your home environment
134 SHOW & TELL
46 PLANNED OR
HEARTH HOMES Melds luxury with practicality
CUSTOM BUILD Which one is right for you?
128 SAGEWOOD ESTATES
52 GARDENING Saving Seeds
63 SHOW HOME LISTINGS Check out the highlights of 135
Parade of Homes entries.
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Origins
LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE
DECADES AT THE PARADE OF HOMES
BY ERIN DEBOOY
When the Parade of Homes was first introduced to the Winnipeg community 45 years ago, the group behind it didn’t wonder if it would be a success — they knew it would be.
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started one of the best out there.” The idea of presenting show homes to potential buyers was not necessarily new to the Winnipeg market, says Rubin Diamond, but it was a completely different approach. Diamond joined the home- building industry in 1963 with Metropolitan Homes, one of the largest builders in Winnipeg at that time. Seven years later, he founded his own company, Signature Homes.
hat was our goal— for the Parade of Homes to be successful,” says Randy
“In those days, the land devel- opers — there were only a few of them in Winnipeg — would ask builders if they would build a home in the designated area, and I remember there would be about six or seven homes that would be built,” he says. “The developer would promote it as a place the public could come and see the different styles of houses in this particular area. The homebuilders really were not instrumental in promoting it, not like they are now.”
Jaquet, founder of Randall Homes. Jaquet was one of the people in the industry pushing to bring the Parade of Homes to Winnipeg at the time, looking toward what was being done in Minneapolis and seeing its potential for the Winnipeg market. “We wanted exposure for the new homes being built and felt the Parade was a good avenue for the industry,” Jaquet says. “So we
A LOOK BACK THROUGH THE DECADES
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45 YEARS PARADE OF HOMES ❖ ORIGINS
Unlike today, homes were being built before being sold, Diamond says, so what you saw is what you got. “When I was building, we didn’t allow any changes,” he says. “We would have a display home that would show the standard of housing we built and what it would look like decorated, and that was that. Now it’s a lot more customizable.” When the Parade of Homes launched, there was instantly a positive shift in the industry. “It got popular pretty darn quick,” Diamond says. “I think it’s been an extremely good thing for the builders. Without the Parade of Homes, it certainly wouldn’t have been as fun. At the time, it gave that extra incen- tive to do your very best and present your very best.” What made the Parade such a success was that it was created by everyone who belonged to the Manitoba Home Builders’
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We wanted exposure for the new homes being built and felt the Parade was a good avenue for the industry. So we started one of the best out there.”
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–RANDY JAQUET, FOUNDER, RANDALL HOMES
says. “All the builders wanted to be involved because of the exposure. Everyone saw the value in it, and everyone took pride in their show homes and really made sure they were looking their best.”
Association, Jaquet says, from builders to developers to suppliers. “It was a big thing to get this off the ground, and it was a very important venture,” Jaquet
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Origins
It got popular pretty darn quick. I think it’s been an extremely good thing for the builders. Without the Parade of Homes, it certainly wouldn’t have been as fun. At the time, it gave that extra incentive to do your very best and present your very best.” “
–RUBIN DIAMOND, FOUNDER, SIGNATURE HOMES
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The public took notice of this collaboration and attention to detail, not just in Winnipeg but also across the continent. “It was one of the biggest Parades in North America — certainly the biggest in Canada by far. I think it probably still is,” Diamond says. “People would come from all over the United States and the world to
people that go to see the Parades to get new ideas for their houses and see what’s new — what are the kitchens like, what is the deco- rating like — and they talk about it,” Diamond says. “They’ll talk about certain builders that stand out. As a builder, that’s what you want.” Looking forward into the future of the Parade of Homes, Jaquet is just as confident in the Parade’s continued success as he was about it on Day 1. “It’s nice to see it’s still successful after all these years, and the public sees it too. It’s excellent,” Jaquet says. “It’s a nice feeling to see something you start to where it is today. It’s come a long way, and it will continue to grow.”
their standards of construction are extremely poor, especially in the energy savings area. Winnipeg has an extremely high level of quality of home construction in comparison.” At the same time, Diamond recog- nizes Jaquet’s impressive work heading up the Parade of Homes committee in the early days. “Randy Jaquet did such a good job of refining that committee that the Parade went to new heights of excellence,” he says. “His contri- bution was invaluable.” To this day, people in the community look toward the Parade of Homes to see what’s new and exciting. “There’s a large percentage of
see our Parade of Homes.” The quality of housing also improved with the Parade of
Homes, with more builders joining the MHBA and therefore adhering to their standards. “The standard of our homes is really quite high,” Diamond says. “Minneapolis was pretty good, but for most of the American cities,
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45 YEARS PARADE OF HOMES ❖ EVOLUTION
Evolution
THE EVOLUTION OF THE PARADE OF HOMES
BY ERIN DEBOOY
Throughout its 45 years running, the Parade of Homes hasn’t always looked the same, but it has continued to evolve and grow.
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You do not get this collaboration between builders and developers, and this big event that we have in the Parade — in the fall and the spring — anywhere else in Canada. Nobody else can touch it.” “ – JASON JAQUET, VICE-PRESIDENT, RANDALL HOMES
hat started off as a smaller event quickly gained momentum and hasn’t seen much slowdown since.
“You do not get this collaboration between builders and developers, and this big event that we have in the Parade — in the fall and the spring —anywhere else in Canada. Nobody else can touch it,” says Jason Jaquet, vice-president of Randall Homes. “We are, by far, the best Parade across Canada.” When the Parade first started, it was just the one fall event, says Tony Balaz, chair of the 2025 Parade of Homes committee. A grand opening would be held in new developments on the Friday before the first Saturday when the Parade opened, Balaz says, with developers competing or offering to stage the special event. “These used to be big gatherings where not just builders but suppliers, media and local politicians would come out and be a part of launching the fall Parade of Homes,” Balaz says. “It was really exciting because developers were working hard to get things ready for this grand opening, and it really became a driver in our industry for everyone to work together to create this event of opening of show homes.”
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evolved to the point that this is how we are, this is how we build, and we always strive to do better.” The Parade of Homes magazine has also evolved and stood the test of time, Balaz says, with the print edition still in circulation and the addition of a digital magazine. “The magazine was such an important aspect of the Parade of Homes because that was the only way people could get the information. And even with the technology evolving and everything going online, people still want to have that hard copy in their hand. People look forward to getting it through the Free Press .” Jaquet says. When COVID-19 hit, Jaquet says it really showed how strong the Parade of Homes is. The Parade of Homes committee
worked diligently within the restrictions — letting only a few people in the show homes at a time, practising social distancing and thoroughly disinfecting the homes between visitors — to ensure the Parade remained open. “Everything was shutting down. People didn’t know what to do, but the committee still sat down — I was the chair of the Parade of Homes at the time — and we said, ‘We need to do this; we need to be open,’ amongst all the craziness and uncertainty,” Jaquet says. “I never thought we’d have to go through something like that. And I can say all the builders, all the developers rocked it during the pandemic. We all worked really hard together. We followed the rules. We did everything we needed to do.”
After about 15 years, the popu- larity of the Parade of Homes had grown enough to warrant the addition of a Parade in the spring, Balaz says. “The highlight has been seeing this grow over the years, seeing the importance put upon it by the builders to put their best foot forward,” Balaz says. There was also a judging component in past years, where builders would compete for awards in different categories. “In the early years, it was probably important because it really drove the competitive spirit of builders to outdo each other,” Balaz says. “Not to say that’s changed — builders still want to be at the forefront and be the best and win customers over — but it’s not about the awards anymore. We’ve
These used to be big gatherings where not just build- ers but suppliers, media and local politicians would come out and be a part of launching the fall Parade." “
– TONY BALAZ, CHAIR , 2025 PARADE OF HOMES COMMITTEE
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“People saw that they had more value in their homes,” Yan says. “They were spending more time in their home, less time at restaurants, less time vacationing because of all the restrictions surrounding COVID- 19. So a very popular trend was that people started building home offices, as well as lofts or playrooms in their houses where they could work from home or spend leisure time with their families and kids.” COVID-19 also forced builders to get more engaged in the technology side of the business, Yan says, using social media, online marketing campaigns and 3D tours of houses. “It really changed the way we marketed houses,” Yan says. In reflecting on the Parade of Homes
reaching the 45-year milestone, Balaz says it’s a time to celebrate. “Having spent my whole career in this industry, you feel a lot of gratitude to be able to do what we do in this community. It’s a real group effort to make this a success — not just because of builders but all the people who work within the building organizations, all the people who work in the supply and the professional trade organizations, and the developers who put a lot of effort in,” Balaz says. “It’s also about everyone behind the scenes that needs to be congratulated on their efforts for 45 years of being a part of making this happen. The builders can’t take all the credit — it goes to everyone involved.”
COVID-19 also drastically shifted the market in many ways, says Matthew Yan, vice-president of A&S Homes. “It was a very volatile time in the homebuilding industry — there were positives and negatives,” Yan says. “At peak COVID-19, interest rates dropped severely, which spiked sales and the demand for houses. The housing industry was booming. The negative aspect was that while it was booming, there were supply chain shortages, so it was a tough time for production. It was a challenge that we worked really well to successfully manage.” What people were looking for in a home also shifted, Yan adds, and builders shifted with them. Some of these trends are still popular in new homes today.
At peak COVID-19, interest rates dropped severely, which spiked sales and the demand for houses. The housing industry was booming. The negative aspect was that while it was booming, there were supply chain shortages, so it was a tough time for production. It was a challenge that we worked really well to successfully manage.” “
–MATTHEW YAN, VICE-PRESIDENT, A&S HOMES
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45 YEARS PARADE OF HOMES ❖ TODAY & FUTURE
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PARADE OF HOMES TODAY AND INTO THE FUTURE BY ERIN DEBOOY The Parade of Homes has been going strong for 45 years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
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very year there are more entries into the Parade of Homes than the year
on the main floor. You’ll see a bedroom on the main floor of a two-storey with a full bathroom because that may be where the parents or grandparents live, so that’s evolving.” Separate side entrances are also growing in popularity, says Matthew Yan, vice-president of A&S Homes, as well as having a spice kitchen. “A major feature right now is adding a secondary spice kitchen off their main kitchen,” Yan says. “This allows people to do their hard cooking with all their oils and all their dishes in a separate room away from the main kitchen, so when you’re entertaining, you don’t have the smell or the clutter of the plates and glasses — they’re separate in the spice kitchen.”
their needs change — and, as builders, we want to meet those needs,” Balaz says. “Often times, customers can be the drivers in these changes.” Today, more designs are geared toward different multi-generational needs and different cultural needs as well, Balaz says. Today, more designs are geared toward different multi-generational needs and different cultural needs as well.
prior, says Jason Jaquet, vice- president of Randall Homes, which gives more choices to prospective homebuyers and the newest options in innovation and trends. “The good thing about the Parade of Homes is that builders are constantly designing new models because everyone wants to see a fresh new look,” Jaquet says. “You don’t want to be stagnant, so everyone comes up with new models to show.” The needs of the customer are a huge driver in what these new models look like, says Tony Balaz, chair of the 2025 Parade of Homes committee. “Our customers change and
“In the last five to six years, we’re starting to see the use of the home changing,” Balaz says. “You’re back to seeing two living areas
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Today & Future
Balaz expects technological advancements to start changing the show home experience, making it more interactive and more intuitive. “Certainly, there are opportunities to increase the experience that the customers have going through show homes. We look to just keep moving forward and providing options and choices,” Balaz says. “We certainly see the show home experience evolving in the future, with more choices of how homes are viewed.” The Parade of Homes has such a strong identity in our community, Jaquet says, and he hopes that will continue to thrive and grow. Jaquet’s father, Randy Jaquet, was one of the initial group of people who had the vision of the Parade of Homes and worked to bring it to life. He hopes that future builders continue that vision — working together for the better of the industry. “Down the road, I’d like to see new builders or the current builders that are still here keep in mind the history of the Parade, the legacy of what we’ve done over 45 years. I hope that they’re able to hold that and move forward with that in mind,”Jaquet says. “That’s what I would like to see.”
Colours and styles are always changing, Jaquet says, with people looking for clean lines, white cabinets with modern fronts and pops of colour in the countertops. “The Parade of Homes offers people innovation, new designs and new products going into homes, with the convenience of going to visit all the show homes in one area,” Jaquet says. The variety of home options has also grown to where it is today, Yan says. “Before, it used to be just single- family detached houses. Now, there’s a wide range of products — townhomes, duplexes, laned houses, single-car garages, single detached two-storey houses — and this hits different price ranges, so it goes to the masses,” Yan says. “It’s not just people who can afford a $600,000 house; it’s people who are in the market from $300,000 all the way up to $1 million, so we’re hitting a huge market now.” There’s also an increase in the number of communities and subdivisions with developers, Yan says, with developments in all areas of Winnipeg, surrounding communities and Brandon. “The Parade of Homes will continue to grow because there
There are some very new communities being developed in the city, so new show homes will be opened up in areas that people have never seen before in the next three to five years.” “
– MATTHEW YAN, VICE-PRESIDENT, A&S HOMES
are a lot more developments being created and opened up on the outskirts of Winnipeg and rural areas. There are some very new communities being developed in the city, so new show homes will be opened up in areas that people have never seen before in the next three to five years,” Yan says. Balaz also predicts that Parade of Homes will continue to grow, with more entries coming in and more builders wanting to participate every year. “I think that aspect will be strong moving forward,” Balaz says. As for what show homes might look like in the future,
JASON AND RANDY JAQUET, RANDALL HOMES PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY
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The good thing about the Parade of Homes is that builders are constantly designing new models because everyone wants to see a fresh new look." “
– JASON JAQUET, VICE-PRESIDENT, RANDALL HOMES
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PARADE OF HOMES SPOTLIGHT SHOW & TELL
LOCATION: 15 SKYLARK LANE NEIGHBOURHOOD: HIGHLAND POINTE BUILDER: HILTON HOMES SIZE: 1,487 SQ. FT.
HILTON HOMES MARKS 40 YEARS with spectacular show homes
BY JANINE LEGAL
Hilton Homes celebrates 40 years in business this year. Founded in 1985, the respected Winnipeg homebuilding business prides itself in offering value, attention to detail and quality workmanship.
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15 SKYLARK LANE ❖ HILTON HOMES
PHOTOS BY DARCY FINLEY
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The heart of every home is its kitchen. It’s essential to include a wow factor. The Skylark home delivers that quality since it features a 10-foot quartz-topped island, pantry wall and tons of natural light.
ith a passion for helping to create dream homes for clients, it’s a business that
requires a range of skills. Spencer Curtis has been with the prominent family business for 20 of those years. His father, an accountant by trade, started Hilton Homes. Curtis joined the staff to be part of the design process and to bring in some of the more creative facets. “I started working with him and developing my own team years later,” Curtis says. “It was an opportunity for both the business side and creative opportunities to come together.” Curtis delved into it with passion and hasn’t looked back.
seriously, using that to inform the rest of the decisions we make.” Things have changed a lot over the years, he adds. “While 700-square-foot homes were once the norm, we are now putting together much more complicated projects. The amount of involvement with customers has increased; there’s better communication.
“It’s a pretty unique problem that we get to solve, creating a place where people are going to live, where families will make memories. We take a lot of time and pride in designing our homes,” he says. “Everybody’s family might look different, but being in the right home is important for all families. They’re going to spend a lot of time in the home. We take that responsibility
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SHOW & TELL SHOW & TELL
It’s changed from construction to communication.” Hilton Homes has eight show homes in different communities in and around the city. One of them is 15 Skylark Lane located in the Highland Pointe area — and it’s ready for the right family to make it home. The prairie wetland- inspired land drainage system with ponds and interconnecting creeks is environmentally sensitive and adds to the natural appeal of the region. Highland Pointe features active and passive park infrastructure, interwoven with the community, as well as zoned commercial land. At 1,487 square feet, the cheerful house at 15 Skylark Lane is a smaller two-storey home with back lane access for the parking pad or a future garage, which would increase convenience and overall storage.
It’s one of the more affordable homes that could work well for all kinds of families. The heart of every home is its kitchen — and Curtis says it’s essential to include a wow factor. The Skylark home delivers that quality since it features a 10-foot quartz-topped island, pantry wall and tons of natural light. The welcoming kitchen is at the centre of the house, with a well- defined dining area off to one side. Massive windows ensure natural light throughout the day. “It’s a comfortable place for sitting down for a family dinner, Sunday morning breakfast, kids grabbing a bowl of cereal or parents sipping wine at the end of the day,” Curtis says. “It’s there for whatever your family looks like.”
“The living room is the perfect place to chill out, watch TV, have friends over. It’s remarkable from the layout perspective of a smaller home: it manages to achieve a really fantastic balance between being open and not having everyone all together all the time.”
– SPENCER CURTIS, HILTON HOMES
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home feel bigger than it is.” The unfinished basement offers an additional 700 to 800 square feet to develop in the future. “This is a home that is certainly beautiful when you walk in, but it’s not packed with upgrades,” Curtis says. “What you see is what you get. High-end features are fewer than in some of our other homes. This home is about delivering as much value as possible.”
surrounded by walking paths all around it. Another highlight is the home’s substantial great room. “The living room is the perfect place to chill out, watch TV, have friends over. It’s remarkable from the layout perspective of a smaller home: it manages to achieve a really fantastic balance between being open and not having everyone all together all the time,” he says. “The light filters from huge windows from the front of the house all the way down to the back of the house into the large great room. Upstairs, the space is as functional as possible. With all the light coming through, it makes the
For young families, the three- bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is a fantastic fit. Upstairs, there’s a large master suite, with an ensuite and walk-in closets, two bedrooms that would work well for children, as well as a shared bathroom. There’s plenty of space for a study desk, an office area or additional storage. In addition to a small front yard, the backyard offers lots of room for leisure activities. The yard is easily customizable and could incorporate a patio area for barbecues and a play area for kids. In this new subdivision, a masterplan community developed by Ladco, the Skylark house is close to the lake and
Hilton Homes’ show homes are open Monday to Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
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Furnishings
EXPERT ADVICE FOR FURNISHING YOUR NEW HOME
“ Now, rusts are definitely big as well as green, brownish olive green and muted blues for a warmer environment.” – JESSICA SMITHSON
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BY JANINE LEGAL
Sleepers, sectionals and sofas, accent chairs and dining chairs. An upholstered headboard — maybe a corner chaise? Finding the right furniture for a new home can be overwhelming but there are ways to help make it easier to identify and choose the perfect must-have pieces.
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asic things to consider include the amount
“Start with main pieces for the bedroom and for the living room,” she suggests. “It doesn’t mean you need to shop for them all together in the same style. Consumers aren’t buying pieces to be so matchy-matchy anymore. Fall in love with the main piece first.” Purchasing furniture isn’t just about providing seating; it’s about contributing to the esthetic and purpose of each room — creating a space that feels like home, ideally one that reflects the homeowner’s personality and taste rather than just the current design trends. Smithson points out that there are a number of ways to approach purchasing pieces. Dining chairs, for example, don’t need to be the chairs you see displayed with a particular table. You may want an upholstered dining chair to go with a rustic wood table.
of space you’re working with and what the budget allows, as well as a long list of the more fun things to think about, like comfort, style, durability, textures, colours and functionality. Fortunately, there are experts in the field who know a thing or two about how to start. For almost 25 years, Jessica Smithson worked in product design and manufacturing but was ready for a different focus. She joined Dufresne in 2018 and is currently their senior category manager for seating and home accents. “It was time to get closer to the customer, to get that closeness to what the consumer wants,” she says. Smithson says that finding solutions for the home brings her great job satisfac- tion — and she shares a little advice with those looking to furnish their new home.
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Furnishings cont.
Start with main pieces for the bedroom and for the living room. It doesn’t mean you need to shop for them all together in the same style. Consumers aren’t buying pieces to be so matchy-matchy anymore. Fall in love with the main piece first.” – JESSICA SMITHSON “
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both Canadian and international vendor partners who share the same values and understand
“There are eclectic ways to shop. People start online with brands, products and price points. Narrow things down: bed or sofa and sectional,” she says. “After that, I definitely recommend going into the store.” By being in the store, Smithson says customers can see when something is offered in more than one colour or what the sofa looks like when turned into a sectional. At the same time, they can experience all the various covers and finishes. Canadian-owned and oper- ated since 1986, the family-run Dufresne enterprise has grown from one store to a thriving brand with 15 locations across Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. “My role at Dufresne is not just about buying,” Smithson says. “We manage the life cycle of every product we buy through advertising, marketing, inven- tory, pricing and promotions. It’s about sourcing products from
what consumers need.” Keeping up with furniture
trends can be challenging but Smithson continues to see the return of interest in styles from decades ago. “They circle back, like bell-bot- toms,” she says, citing the popular wide-leg pants from the ‘60s and ‘70s. “Fabric that would have been featured on a more traditional- style sofa in the ‘80s — fluffy and fuzzy — is doing well in more contemporary designs today. There is a resurgence in soft plush fabric — chenille, soft and cozy on sleeker- looking products. Customers want it be soft.” Demands for certain colours change over time as well. Colour shades with char- acteristics from decades ago come back for a while and then change again.
Jessica Smithson joined Dufresne in 2018 and is currently their senior category
manager for seating and home accents.
PHOTO BY DARCY FINLEY
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Furnishings cont.
Fabric that would have been featured on a more traditional-style sofa in the ’80s — fluffy and fuzzy — is doing well in more contemporary designs today." “
– JESSICA SMITHSON
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“We would have had warmer colours, then everything shifted to white walls, light and bright spaces, shiplap on the walls, very neutral- ized spaces. Then came a shift to warmer tones, beige for a warmer colour. Now, rusts are definitely big as well as green, brownish olive green and muted blues for a warmer environment,” she says. “We usually put in a pop of colour with an accent piece. We offer custom options of cover choice.” If you love leather as a cover option on your sofa but don’t love the price, Dufresne offers value-priced options featuring a leather match that combines genuine leather on primary surface areas and a colour- matched cover made of polyure- thane on the outside. A sofa in a leather match can start at $2,299 and in fabric can start at $999 and up. These days, with more interest in shopping local and buying Canadian, consumers are searching for stores that can provide products from close to home. “Luckily, we have a combination of vendors and producers,” Smithson says. “We’ve had Canadian prod- ucts for the length of time we’ve been in business, as well as goods from overseas.” These days, Smithson says what’s most popular in furniture has func- tion at the forefront. “I’m finding that functionality is what is selling and what we are being asked for. Hidden function- ality is taking off big time,” she says. For example, a recliner can have hidden secrets built into its design.
familiar and inviting.” The result is a contemporary line of products that not only looks great but it’s also designed with your life in mind. “Each piece has been thought- fully considered to capture the spirit, tasteful restraint and resiliency of Canadians,” she says. “It’s cornerstone pieces that define your taste and style, and at the same time it’s relaxed, comfortable and affordable.” Personalizing your home is said to increase overall well- being, a good reason to invest in comfort and quality — and a strong incentive to choose favou- rite pieces that will satisfy for many seasons to come.
“It could be a cup holder in the arm worked into the design or a console that goes in between two modular seats to provide sound and Bluetooth audio,” she says. “There could be reclining and moving parts that close up into a sleek-looking sofa.” Autumn is always an exciting time since new collections and new products are displayed on the store floors. “We are introducing a lot more this fall in seating, covers, functional furniture, stylish fabric and so on,” she says. “We’re very excited about the launch of our newest collection, Tenth+Maple. We’ve selected materials inspired by our surroundings: elegant,
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Neighbourhood Profile
HIGHLAND POINTE
Growth continues in Highland Pointe community BY WENDY KING
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through Highland Pointe. “You have about a kilometre of walk- ways all throughout the develop- ment, including along our lakes. And we have more to come,” he says. Additional builds in the develop- ment are in full swing. “Phase 3 has a good mix of single- family, townhomes and duplexes, and interest is keen,” he says. "Both phases 3 and 4 are selling out quickly, so we encourage those interested to reach out soon.” Highland Pointe offers a range of appealing housing options to fit different budgets. “We provide a mixture of housing. We have single-family lots that back onto parks and lakes that are higher-end amenity homes,” Carruthers says. “We also have standard single-family front drives, lane lots, duplexes as well as townhomes.” Multi-family developments are also being planned with a townhome and another apartment complex expected to be underway in Highland Pointe over the next year. “With the apartment complex, senior
residents can age in place and enjoy close proximity to the walkways and green spaces,” he says. The future is already in sight with Phase 5 expected to come to market this fall and into 2026. “We’re bringing on 235 lots in Phase 5, which are primarily single family,” Carruthers says. Additional multi-family develop- ments, with a mix of townhomes and multi-family apartments, are also being planned. With all the exciting new growth in Highland Pointe, one thing will remain the same. The location in the north part of the city lends great access to much-needed services including Seven Oaks Hospital, the Wellness Institute, an indoor soccer complex on Leila Avenue, Kildonan Park and Kildonan Park Golf Course, as well as a number of shopping malls. With a variety of quality builds, well- planned amenities and services close by, Highland Pointe is a great place to come home to. Visit ladcocompany.com to learn more about Highland Pointe and other Ladco communities.
hen you are considering a new home build, the quality of construction
and design are key priorities. But quality still needs a great loca- tion, rich with amenities that foster friendly communities. Since Highland Pointe launched in 2021, Ladco has been including those desirable amenities within the development to support a thriving neighbourhood culture. Mike Carruthers, Ladco’s land devel- opment manager who has been with the privately owned company for 19 years, says it’s satisfying to see these projects grow. “It takes a long time for a community to go from planning to construction to completion,” Carruthers says, “and it’s exciting to see the neigh- bourhood start to come alive.” A lively new addition to Highland Pointe is another park located near Thrush Street and Nuthatch Bay. “Fernbank Park will have a play- ground and a brand new picnic shelter,” he says. “And we’ve preserved a beautiful little ‘micro- forest’ to keep nature in the picture.” Attractive walkways also meander
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