Parade of Homes | Fall 2019

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Presented by The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association Parade showcases unique new homes in diverse communities Building a stronger Manitoba

WELCOME TO THE 2019 FALL PARADE OF HOMES.

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association is proud to present our annual exhibition of new homes. With over 130 new homes on display this Fall, the MHBA’s showcase remains the largest and best Parade of Homes in Canada. Manitoba’s population continues to grow and people from all over the world have identified our province as a great place to make their home. As our province grows, our communities become more vibrant, more diverse, and more welcoming. Manitoba’s new home construction industry is proud to play an important role in building a stronger Manitoba by building new homes and new communities right across our province. Our 2019 Fall Parade of Homes is a great showcase for our growing province! This year, we are proud to showcase 37 different builders in the Fall Parade in communities across Manitoba. Our Parade show homes provide you with a wide variety of home design choices as well as the finest examples of Manitoba craftsmanship and creativity. 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 also 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 Home entries. You can also follow the MHBA and Parade of Homes on Instagram, Twitter 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. Following the Parade, we will be highlighting our Fall Parade award winning homes so follow us to see if your favourite homes were award winners. 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 2019 Fall Parade of Homes and thank you for visiting. Lanny McInnes President & CEO Manitoba Home Builders’ Association

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PUBLISHER Bob Cox EDITOR

Pat St. Germain VICE PRESIDENT SALES Grant Suderman MANAGER OF NICHE PRODUCTS Barb Borden COVER Jane Chartrand/Winnipeg Free Press DESIGN & COLOUR SERVICES Corinne Ball/Coral Enterprises CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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HAVE IT YOUR WAY NEW HOME OPTIONS COVER THE WATERFRONT

MHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tanya Maric | Chairperson MARIC HOMES Andrew Reimer | Past Chairperson ALL-FAB BUILDING COMPONENTS LP Mike Carruthers | 1st Vice Chair LADCO Sean Phillips | 2nd Vice Chair ALL WEATHER WINDOWS David Eggerman | Secretary/Treasurer QUALICO Laurence Rosenberg THE ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Ihor Barwinsky GYPSUM DRYWALL INTERIORS LTD. Jared Jacobson J&G HOMES LTD. Robert Brosi ODESSY HOMES Ralph Oswald OSWALD CONSTRUCTION Jason Jaquet

HEARTH HOMES — 23 Fetterly Way — Headingley — Taylor Farm

By Pat St. Germain

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR inspiration to help design your dream home, you’ll find plenty of it during the Fall Parade of Homes. The latest and greatest style trends, design features, materials and nuts-and-bolts construction methods and innovations are on full display in neighbourhoods throughout Winnipeg and southern Manitoba.

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One of the key benefits to buying an MHBA member new built home is that you can choose exactly what you want. Your home… Your way.

NEW HOME OPTIONS — Cont’d from page 4

Canada’s biggest Parade gives Manitoba Home Builders’ Association members a chance to put their best foot forward to show the general public what they can do. Essentially, it’s Show & Tell on a grand scale. And it’s a two-way street. When visitors talk about their show homes, builders listen. After homeowners asked for more conveniently located laundry rooms, they moved on up from the basement to the main or second floor. Now utility sinks and countertops have moved up there with them. Mega-master bedrooms with walk-in closets and private spa bathrooms are pretty much the norm, along with quartz countertops on every conceivable surface. And someone, somewhere must have wished for a microwave oven to be positioned at shin level in a kitchen island — but fortunately that trend is fading away. A far more welcome advancement? The barbecue deck, with snow cover and built-in gas supply. Ditto on walk-in closets in foyers and family-size mudrooms that help keep entryways clutter-free. Builders are designing homes that reflect changes in buyer demographics as well, installing spice kitchens, separate entrances to basement suites in multi-generational homes, and accessible doorways and wider halls for walker and wheelchair users.

MEGA-MASTER BEDROOMS WITH WALK-IN CLOSETS AND PRIVATE SPA BATHROOMS ARE PRETTY MUCH THE NORM, ALONG WITH QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS ON EVERY CONCEIVABLE SURFACE.

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STERLING HOMES — 69 Casselman Crescent — Oak Bluff West

And yes, Virginia, there really is an option for every buyer. Along with mid-range houses for homeowners who are ready to move up, and luxury abodes for homeowners who

have already arrived, Parade visitors will find a growing selection of compact single- family homes on smaller lots, side-by-side attached homes and townhomes.

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NEW HOME OPTIONS — Cont’d from page 7

And of course, condos. Big ones, small ones, luxury condos that have the look and feel of an all-inclusive resort, and condos that are stand-alone houses on landscaped country lots. The City of Winnipeg’s impact fee has motivated potential buyers to explore properties of every description beyond city limits, and they’re finding rural and semi-rural developments are attractive on several fronts. Land is less expensive and lots are larger, with plenty of elbow room to putter in the yard and ample space for a three-car garage to shelter vehicles, tools and toys. Growing families like the small-town atmosphere of many new developments, and commuters often find that a relatively short drive home via the Perimeter is less stressful than a crosstown trek through rush-hour traffic. There’s a lot more to explore during the Fall Parade, with two new communities on the

STERLING HOMES — 69 Casselman Crescent — Oak Bluff West

HEARTH HOMES — 23 Fetterly Way — Headingley — Taylor Farm

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Parade map, in Selkirk and Grande Pointe Meadows, along with a greater profile for show-home entries in Brandon. Within city limits, new show homes are making their debut in well-established developments like Sage Creek, South Pointe and the Bridgwater neighbourhoods in south Winnipeg; West St. Paul, Aurora at North Point and more in the north; Devonshire Park in Transcona and RidgeWood West in Charleswood. Basically, show homes are everywhere you want to be. Whether you’re looking for a move- in-ready model or seeking ideas for a fully custom home, there’s never been a better time to catch the Parade. POH THERE’S A LOT MORE TO EXPLORE DURING THE FALL PARADE, WITH TWO NEW COMMUNITIES ON THE PARADE MAP, IN SELKIRK AND GRANDE POINTE MEADOWS, ALONG WITH A GREATER PROFILE FOR SHOW-HOME ENTRIES IN BRANDON.

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MORTGAGES

TAKING THE Plunge

Free advice for first-time home buyers By Jim Timlick

>> INVESTING IN A HOME can be a nerve-wracking experience for many first-time buyers. Two of the most difficult questions they’ll have to answer are, ‘How much can I afford to spend on a home?’ and ‘How am I going to finance it?’ Considering it’s likely to be the biggest purchase they’ve made to that point in their lives, it’s no wonder they may feel a little anxious.

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April Nurse, a consumer lending manager with Steinbach Credit Union, has some simple advice for first-time buyers who might be feeling a few butterflies: Relax. It’s something almost everyone experiences the first time they buy a house or condominium. “People come in and they’re unsure about what they can afford and taking on a mortgage,” Nurse says. “Once you’ve had a mortgage for five or 10 years it’s nothing, right? But that initial jump can sometimes be a little worrisome for people.” Nurse recommends shopping around for a mortgage provider. While interest rates are a major factor in determining which lender home buyers choose, she says it’s also important to pick one you trust.

“The relationship that you have with your financial institution goes well beyond the purchase of your home. It’s a relationship that you could have for a long period of time … and you need that relationship with someone you trust. There’s a lot of value in that.” One of the first steps for anyone considering buying a home is to make a budget that includes everything they spend money on, from cellphone bills to contributions to a savings plan. That will help determine how much they can afford to spend on mortgage payments. “We have guidelines that we use to determine what percentage of your income can go toward paying your debt, but only the individual who’s buying a home knows exactly how they spend their money,” Nurse says.

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THE RELATIONSHIP THAT YOU HAVE WITH YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION GOES WELL BEYOND THE PURCHASE OF YOUR HOME. IT’S A RELATIONSHIP THAT YOU COULD HAVE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME … AND YOU NEED THAT RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE YOU TRUST. THERE’S A LOT OF VALUE IN THAT.

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START WITH SOMETHING SMALLER AND INVEST YOUR SWEAT EQUITY IN IT.

TAKING THE PLUNGE — Cont’d from page 11

There are two percentages banks and credit unions use — 32 and 40. Generally, a maximum of 32 per cent of your gross income should go toward housing costs, including mortgage payments, property tax and utilities, with a maximum of 40 per cent of your gross income going toward paying your overall debt. However, Nurse cautions that those are simply guidelines. “You may qualify for a certain amount based on the guidelines, but it’s really important to know and be realistic about where you spend your money because everyone is different.” While everyone would love to get their perfect dream home right off the hop, that isn’t a realistic option for most first-time buyers. Nurse suggests a more modest approach.

“I think it’s smart to start off the old-fashioned way with a starter home,” she says. “Start with something smaller and invest your sweat equity in it. If you buy something a little bit smaller and you’re able to do some renovations and put some work into it, that really bumps up that equity so that when you do want to go and buy that bigger home you’ve actually increased your equity.” Home buyers who plan to make a down payment of less than 20 per cent for an insured mortgage through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), Genworth or Canada Guaranty can apply for an interest- free form of shared equity mortgage through the federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Program. Incentives of five or 10 per cent can be used to reduce monthly mortgage payments by increasing down payments and must be paid back after 25 years or when the property is sold.

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TAKING THE PLUNGE — Cont’d from page 12

Another option to consider is CMHC’s Improvement Program, which allows buyers to borrow additional funds to put toward the cost of renovating their property. “It’s a little bit of a better option for you if you need to do some upgrades because you’re going to be paying a mortgage rate on that money as opposed to a higher interest rate on a line of credit,” Nurse says. Another piece of advice she offers to home buyers is to take advantage of any opportunity to pay down their mortgage’s principal, even if it’s only an extra $20 each week. “Any time you can contribute to your principal on your mortgage it’s only going to pay off in the end.” It’s also important to have insurance in the event something happens to you or your spouse that reduces your ability to pay a mortgage. A number of insurance options are available to homeowners: Disability insurance covers your mortgage payment in case you are sick or recovering from an injury, and critical illness insurance pays your mortgage in full if you are diagnosed with cancer or suffer a heart attack or stroke. Even though most young people don’t think about getting sick or injured, Nurse says there will likely never be a better time for them to purchase insurance than now, when premiums are relatively low. It can also provide some invaluable peace of mind. “It’s never going to be as affordable as when you’re young,” she says. “That’s the time when you should start thinking about the fact that you now have an asset and possibly a young family to protect.”

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Alpine style reaches new heights Swish CHALET

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>> THE PUTTING GREEN out back is one tipoff that Artista Homes built the show home at 352 Willow Creek Rd. in Bridgwater Trails. The company is known for its distinctive style — easygoing opulence that blends livability and luxury, indoors and out. But just when you think they’re going to zig, they zag. “Every time everyone thinks we’re on one path we like to just change things up and get the people talking. The show home should be an experience, so we get excited about the comments — the ‘Wows,’ the ‘Not the same old thing,’ ” says sales representative Phil Amero.

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ARTISTA HOMES — 352 Willow Creek Road — Bridgwater Trails

“This one has been really well received and highly talked about so we’ve been pretty proud and excited about it.” With its “mountain modern” front exterior and rugged curb- side landscaping, the walkout bungalow is reminiscent of an upmarket chalet — a vacation home that would fit right in on an Alpine lake. Amero says its location on a 90-foot deep lakefront lot influenced many of the design decisions. Walls of windows in the rear overlook the lake, the covered stone patio beneath the upper deck and a fire pit alongside that putting green, which has a water feature set in a mound of boulders. Up front, natural elements that warm up the exterior — stone, A-frame beams and no-maintenance siding — are reflected in the interior’s unique wood and stonework features.

SWISH CHALET — Cont’d from page 17

EVERY TIME EVERYONE THINKS WE’RE ON ONE PATH WE LIKE TO JUST CHANGE THINGS UP AND GET THE PEOPLE TALKING.

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Looking down the road a few years, Gray said his new address is ideal because there’s a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school just a few blocks away and while the nearest grocery store is at the corner of Kenaston and McGillivray boulevards, he’s confident that won’t be the case for long. “Increased residential development will help spark commercial development in the area,” he said. Indeed, De Luca’s Specialty Foods recently opened a new location just off McGillivray as you enter Oak Bluff. Qualico

Paul Gray didn’t want to wait until he became a father to move into a family-friendly neighbourhood, so he took a pre-emptive plunge. The project manager and his fiancée, Lisette, recently bought a new bungalow in Oak Bluff West, setting up in an ideal location to start raising a family one day. “A lot of the community is made up of young families, which is attractive to us. There’s a family with young kids on one side of us and newlyweds on the other. It’s the same situation across the street,” he said.

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Having lived for 20 years in St. James and the last six in

Communities, the developer of Oak Bluff West, sold its first lot in 2011. There are about 300 houses to date in the neighbourhood but Courtney Sims, marketing manager at

Bridgwater, Gray knows that space is at a premium within the confines of the Perimeter Highway so the wider lots in a country-like setting caught his attention. “We moved for more space, lower taxes and a brand-new home,” he said. “Plus the prairie skies, prairie sunsets, man-made lakes and walking trails. We’re in a country setting very close to the city and the amenities of south and west Winnipeg.” Their bungalow is typical for the neighbourhood — more than 1,800 square feet, a 78-foot lot and a three-car attached garage — a blueprint that simply doesn’t exist in Winnipeg anymore.

Sterling Homes, said there will be about 900 when it’s completed.

As an added bonus, being outside the Perimeter Highway means new homes aren’t subject to the recent impact fee implemented by the City of Winnipeg. That works out to a savings of about $10,000 per property.

In fact, the number of homes in Oak Bluff West surpassed that of the original Oak Bluff in 2016. The new homes are primarily bungalows with lot sizes that are typically double the size of new lots found

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“You can use that money for your actual home,” she said.

in Winnipeg. But a lack of two-storey properties doesn’t mean Qualico Communities is targeting retirees who don’t like to climb stairs.

Having a triple-car garage doesn’t mean you need to own a trio of vehicles — you can, of course — but it does provide extra space that can be used for additional storage or a workshop. And the extra-large lots not only allow for greater flexibility when it comes to designing a custom home, they enable homeowners to extend their living space to the outdoors, with spacious backyard decks and patios. Open country spaces close to nature

“There’s been a shift in the demographic.

We have a lot of younger people moving in so it’s more of a mix,” explains Sims.

and the city. As Gray points out, Oak Bluff West offers the best of both worlds.

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Oak Bluff West is a connected community with plenty of room to stretch and grow. Limestone trails wind through naturalized wetlands and prairie grasses – perfect for meeting neighbours, walking your kids to school, or a casual evening stroll. Wider lots give you a deeper yard, increased interior light and a surprising amount of design flexibility. Plus, you’ll get a good deal more for your investment – from excellent lot value to lower property taxes.

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SWISH CHALET — Cont’d from page 18

An inverted-V vaulted ceiling is clad in tongue-and- groove pine, custom-stained to match wood details on the baseboards and upper cabinetry in the otherwise ultra-sleek open kitchen. High-gloss white acrylic cabinets and Caesarstone countertops are further offset by the 7.5-inch, wide-plank engineered hardwood floors that grace most of the home’s living space. The 16-foot ceiling height — unusual in a bungalow — allows for the extra-large windows at the rear of the house, and it helps to create a stunning view indoors as well. The focal point of the great room is a massive

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fireplace, clad in rustic castle stone that extends from the floor to the ceiling’s peak. The same weighty stone adorns a feature wall in the master bedroom, which is on its own level up a short, four-foot flight of stairs off the great room. The master’s inverted-V vaulted ceiling is reflected in a triangular window feature and allows the en suite to be open at the top. Enclosed in glass and heavy wood beams, with a sliding glass barn door, the en suite is another showstopper, outfitted with a substantial freestanding tub, glass-front shower, dual vanity set in high-gloss cabinets and tile flooring.

The only carpet in the house is on the stairway leading to the lower level, where the gym and bar area has a 14-foot ceiling, thanks to that extra four feet below the raised master suite. With five bedrooms and four baths, along with a fully equipped main-floor laundry room, the house has plenty of elbow room for a large family and guests, with 2,374 square feet on the main level, another 1,839 square feet on the walkout level and a three-car tandem garage — another rarity in a city bungalow these days, but an easy fit thanks to the lot’s 60-foot width. POH Parade of Homes fall 2019 23

INTERIOR DESIGN

Cozy or capacious, make every room measure up IRWIN HOMES — 1914 Condominiums Size MATTERS

>> BE IT AN 800-SQUARE-FOOT BOX or a 7,000-square-foot behemoth, your home is capable of serious style – if you follow these tips and tricks from the experts.

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MINIMAL SPACE, MAXIMUM STYLE

Does your place lack space? The biggest challenge is trying to trick the eye into making your home appear larger than it is. You can achieve that illusion with the right paint palette, lighting, furniture selection, and – of course – by keeping your clutter at bay, says Kelsey Kosman, owner/designer of Dollhouse Design.

“Keep light, neutral colours on the walls, and keep (the home) really light and bright and airy,” Kosman says, adding it’s equally important to eliminate the number of different flooring styles and paint colours in a home that’s on the snug side.

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“Whenever we have a visual transition, the space shrinks. Gone are the days where we’re putting carpet in the living room. We want the eye to think the space is larger, so have the same flooring flow throughout.” In terms of colour scheme, a neutral palette is the way to go. Creams, beiges, greiges, whites and greys are all solid hues for creating an airy effect. Adding a pop of colour is dandy, but limit it to less-committal textiles like toss pillows, throws and drapes, Kosman says. Artwork is another safe way to add colour without overcrowding the place. Mirrors are still a trusty way to trick the eye into making a space feel larger than it is. Same goes for lighting. Kosman suggests layering fixtures like recessed pot lights with pendants, lamps and under- cabinet lighting to keep the wattage up and the dreariness down.

As far as furniture goes, it’s a matter of finding pieces that are compact without looking like they belong in a dorm room. Look for couches with deep seating but skinnier arms so they don’t crowd the living room. Coffee tables and shelving units should be white and compact to avoid looking clunky. You can even buy slim-line recliner chairs that are just as comfy as the oversized, overstuffed man-cave variety. But a small home can’t thrive on decor and furniture alone — it has to be organized, practically to the point of minimalism. This especially goes for folks who have kids or those who have recently downsized from a house to a condo. Large wicker baskets and storage solutions are must-haves for toys, and sometimes you just have to be willing to take things down a notch.

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SHOW & TELL Foxridge

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Bold, beautiful and built for comfort Domestic DRAMA

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>> WITH THREE LEVELS of luxury, you’d be hard-pressed to pick a favourite in the Foxridge Homes show home at 364 Willow Creek Rd. in Bridgwater Trails. With a few tweaks, you could live quite happily on the top floor alone, but then you’d miss out on the sheltered double-decks off the main floor and the deluxe home theatre and bar on the walkout level.

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DOMESTIC DRAMA — Cont’d from page 29

At 3,322 square feet up top, with another 990 square feet on the walkout level, this home is a tailor-made for a large family — and all their friends. “It’s the ultimate entertaining house,” says Foxridge marketing manager Colleen Chaput.

A welcoming home from the get-go, its unique front elevation has masses of curb appeal, with charming countrified stone and timber details that extend to the heated three-car garage, which has two overhead doors and super-clean epoxied

flooring. Indoors, there’s more stone in the fireplaces and in feature walls in the foyer and lower level, along with wood accents and engineered hardwood floors. Wide hallways, a main-floor study and custom cubbies in the mudroom and pantry are convenient extras. But the main attraction on the main floor is the 19-foot wide, 14-foot deep, screened-in covered deck, which is more like a semi-outdoor living room. With comfy company seating, it has a stone-front ribbon fireplace, entertainment centre with wall- mounted TV, tile flooring and patio- door access to both the great room and a separate covered barbecue deck — a bonus for rainy-day grill cooks with a gas connection just off the kitchen pantry area. Cont’d on page 32

THIS HOME IS A TAILOR- MADE FOR A LARGE FAMILY — AND ALL THEIR FRIENDS. IT’S THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINING HOUSE.

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The kitchen itself is open to the dining area and great room, with an extra prep sink in the oversized island and a mix of bright white cabinetry and black-framed cabinets with dark glass inserts. Chaput says the kitchen and all the cabinetry in the house is designed by Two30Nine By Decor, whose work will also be showcased in Foxridge’s new show homes for 2019. “They do an amazing job in the kitchens, and they’re just so unique and so beautiful.” The large second-floor laundry room is a fine example of that unique and beautiful work, with plenty of white cabinetry, a utility sink set under a window and black quartz countertops. “This one has tons and tons of counter space,” Chaput says. “There’s also a walk-in closet at the end that has shelves for additional things, for more towels or whatever.”

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THE KITCHEN AND ALL THE CABINETRY IN THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED BY TWO30NINE BY DECOR, WHOSE WORK WILL ALSO BE SHOWCASED IN FOXRIDGE’S NEW SHOW HOMES FOR 2019.

Down the hall, the master suite is its own haven on earth, with space for a sitting area and plenty of natural light from extra-large windows overlooking the lake. The adjoining walk-in closet and dressing room is decked out with art-deco lighting and a custom wood centre island, and right next to the closet, there’s a dramatic black-and- white “tuxedo” master en suite. Bright and airy, it has dual vanities, acres of cabinets with open shelves and a “wet room” — a huge dual-head shower room dressed in marble-look tile and glass, with more than enough space to fit two comfortably, along with a freestanding bathtub.

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Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a family bathroom complete the upper level, and down in the walkout level, there’s another bedroom and bath near the recreation zone. Along with a pool table, the walkout has a cozy home theatre with rear-projection large-screen TV, and a well-appointed bar area built

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BONAVISTA: Live beautifully, naturally Be beautiful in Bonavista. Be beautiful in your new home, beautiful in two lush parks, beautiful in serene greenspaces, beautiful the whole year round. Bonavis- ta is where you and your family can enjoy the benefits of a brand new home that exudes artful, one-of-a-kind design and modern comforts.

create scenic connections between greenspaces, parks, and natural wet- lands. You and your family can walk, bike, run, and even cross-country ski along gorgeous pathways designed specifically for active transportation. “We designed Fraipont Park as an intimate gathering space where residents of Bonavista could feel as comfortable alone with their dog as they would at a big community barbecue.” Designed with the environment in mind, Bonavista is a low-impact devel- opment that features four naturalized wetlands, LED lighting for energy ef- ficiency, and naturalized landscaping

is used wherever possible. A focal point of the area, Fraipont Park was designed by Scatliff + Miller + Murray as a suburban gateway to nature. “We designed [the park] as an intimate gathering space where resi- dents of Bonavista could feel as com- fortable alone with their dog as they would at a big community barbecue,” says Bob Somers, Principal at the firm. “We planted over 200 trees, which will mature and really make Fraipont feel like more of a regional park.” The Fraipont Park Lookout is a defini - tive landmark, offering unparalleled prairie vistas any time of year, with its canopy doubling as a shade structure to accommodate gatherings in any weather. If you want to get away from it all without having to leave the city limits and enjoy your unique home while staying active among natural beauty, Bonavista is the place to be. For more community informa- tion and resources, maps, or show home information, please visit www.genstar.com/winnipeg/bo- navista .

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LIVING DECOR

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>> WHETHER YOU LIVE in a concrete jungle or a suburban paradise, it’s only natural to want to introduce outdoor elements to your indoor surroundings. And while some folks can get decent mileage from floral arrangements and houseplants, horticulturalist Nikki Bouchier is taking the outdoors- indoors movement to new heights. The owner of Winnipeg-based Off the Wall Greenscapes, Bouchier aims to create a more equitable balance between the two settings, via stunning indoor landscaping arrangements that go well beyond the usual ferns and ficus plants.

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From living walls and vertical gardens made entirely of low-maintenance greenery, to budding art installations and wall coverings comprised of self-sustaining preserved moss, Bouchier’s offerings build on what environmentalist E.O. Wilson dubbed biophilia — the innate human urge to make connections with nature. “That’s just our basic instinct,” Bouchier says. “Taking nature indoors helps people to make those connections, and overall the health benefits are just amazing.” Launched in 2015, Off the Wall got its start when reps from a local office furniture retailer contacted Bouchier about a living wall system they were about to add to their showroom. “They had me research it and plant it and take care of it,” she recalls. “As I was getting to know this living wall system — and after talking to a bunch of other people who do interior landscaping throughout Canada and the U.S. — I discovered there were lots of different systems that comply with different applications and settings, and that worked in different ways and with different budgets.” Having studied horticulture since high school, and with years of experience working in landscaping and forestry, Bouchier enrolled in a self-employment program through the YMCA, and soon afterwards branched off on her own.

THOUGH LIVING WALLS AND OTHER INTERIOR LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS HAD CROPPED UP IN CITIES LIKE VANCOUVER AND EDMONTON A FEW YEARS EARLIER, THE TREND HADN’T YET TAKEN ROOT IN WINNIPEG.

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Though living walls and other interior landscaping elements had cropped up in cities like Vancouver and Edmonton a few years earlier, the trend hadn’t yet taken root in Winnipeg. “I thought, ‘We need more of this, especially in Winnipeg, because it’s so much better of an environment for all different types of interiors,’ ” Bouchier says. “There were all these studies that I was reading as far as the benefits of surrounding yourself with plants.” On the retail side, research has shown consumers are willing to spend more when surrounded by greenery — hence the ubiquitous clusters of potted plants in shopping malls. And in schools and office buildings, indoor landscaping has been shown to increase creativity and productivity. Then there’s the not insignificant matter of improved air quality, which in a city like Winnipeg helps during winter months, when opening a window isn’t always an option. “NASA did a study and came up with the top 10 plants for air filtration,” says Bouchier. “And we do use a lot of those top 10 plants in our walls, so … just creating that indoor oxygen exchange, that alone is going to improve health.” Interior landscaping can also help reduce ambient noise and create an overall sense of calm — in particular, some of Bouchier’s more expansive products, such as custom green and living walls comprised of rows of different plant varieties, and decorative wall installations made of moss and foliage that’s been preserved with glycerine.

THERE WERE ALL THESE STUDIES THAT I WAS READING AS FAR AS THE BENEFITS OF SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH PLANTS.

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EVEN EASIER TO LOOK AFTER ARE THE PRESERVED MOSS INSTALLATIONS, WHICH REQUIRE NO WATERING AT ALL.

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“We tell people to leave it alone, that it is a piece of art, so just don’t touch it during those months … come spring, when the air conditioning comes back on and the heat isn’t on so much, it’ll spring right back to its original state.” Having won the award for Best Small Space at this year’s Winnipeg Home & Garden Show, Bouchier is already planning her next display at the Winnipeg Renovation Show in early January. Until then, she’ll be busy with new-client consultations and scheduled maintenance calls — all the while spreading the word to home and business owners that green is good. “A lot of these products are seen as a luxury item,” she says. “But I find there’s a bit of a necessity in there, as well.”

The green walls are mostly modular potted systems — though in one option, plants grow directly into a felt or fabric structure — and all involve soil- less growing media, with irrigation occurring via wicking or timed drip. The same is true of the walls’ more customizable counterparts, which include freestanding cabinets and room dividers and “live frames” of vertical foliage art — all lower-cost options that are quicker to install and require less maintenance. Even easier to look after are the preserved moss installations, which require no watering at all — though they may lose a bit of their lustre in January and February.

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a positive impact on the community,” says Jenkinson. “We’re working towards planting more trees from the Van Roon Prairie Garden in the east to the Perimeter on the west, so eventually they will create a canopy over that portion of the trail.” Friends of the Harte Trail began planting donated trees along the trail in 2018, and have had three successful tree-planting sessions since. They also provide community clean-ups and the installation of bird houses along the trail. “We are completely volunteer based with six members, so we raise donations throughout the year to hire a Green Team who help maintain the trail from spring and into the fall,” adds Jenkinson. While developing RidgeWood West, Qualico Communities worked closely with Friends of the Harte Trail

RidgeWood West is a scenic community, closely tied to the Charleswood area. With an array of naturalized wetlands, forests and trails, residents can connect with nature right outside their door. Philip Jenkinson and his family have been living in RidgeWood West for four years. “We love the Charleswood area and being close to the Perimeter,” explains Jenkinson. “The main selling feature for us when moving into RidgeWood West was having the chance to choose a lot that backs onto the Harte Trail. The Harte Trail is a 6.5 km crushed limestone path that runs along lush forest, open prairie and provides plenty of opportunities to see and hear a variety of wildlife. The trail itself is elevated from its surround- ings as it sits on an old railway bed. Today the Harte Trail is used regularly by people who want to avoid the rush of traffic and enjoy a peaceful setting while they bike, run or walk. Jenkinson jogs on the Harte Trail daily and since moving into RidgeWood West, he has become the executive director for Friends of the Harte Trail. The volunteer group works towards maintaining the path and its surrounding habitats. “I joined because I use the trail often and I want to see how we can make

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Some animals that can be spotted in these areas include deer, rabbits, foxes and owls. “Just as people walk along a hallway to reach different rooms, animals also need spaces within a landscape to help them move from one habitat to another,” explains Alaina Saper, design assistant at Qualico Communities. “The narrow strip of wilderness that buffers the Harte Trail serves as an important wildlife movement corridor that links up with Assiniboine Forest, Park and River, which are all vital pieces that form a greater biological community.” The trails within RidgeWood West were created to complement and connect to the Harte Trail. “Since the Harte Trail borders on the community’s northern perimeter, it was a good starting point in how we aligned our trails and wetlands throughout,” says Tara Reid, sales and development manager at Qualico Communities. Living in RidgeWood West gives residents the ability to live an active lifestyle while enjoying nature. With the Harte Trail running alongside the community, residents in RidgeWood West are connected to places such as the Assiniboine Forest and FortWhyte Alive. It’s just a matter of grabbing your walking shoes or hopping on your bicycle and heading to the trail.

to keep them informed on future development in the community and to receive their valuable feedback. To become a member of Friends of the Harte Trail, residents are encouraged to email info@hartetrail.com or visit their website at hartetrail.com . Over the years, oak and aspen trees as well as fruit-bearing shrubs like the Saskatoon have grown along the edges of the Harte Trail. The combi- nation of wooded and open areas in RidgeWood West provides residents with regular glimpses of wildlife.

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