Western Living Magazine
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Albertan beauties that have us swooning.
(Photo: Martin Tessler.)
A Paul Lavoie-designed home in Calgary’s Elbow Park takes notes from the historic neighbourhood and adds contemporary flair. See more photos from this quirky-but-traditional Calgary home. (Photo: Phil Crozier.)
James McIntyre rebuilt a dream home for his clients, after their initial renovation was gutted by the flood. The result is an open-concept, light-flooded modern beauty. See the full photo shoot. (Photo: Colin Way.)
Designer Nam Dang-Mitchell brought Napa Valley charm to Calgary with this chic home. Who needs wine country when the best elements of an intimate resort are right down the hall? See the rest of the house. (Photo: Robert Lemermeyer).
With a rare view of both the city of Calgary and its mountains, this Sturgess Architecture home could do only one thing: capture it. See more photos of the stunning modernist architecture. (Photo: Martin Tessler.)
The Calgary home of designer Martine Ast is a showcase for how modern and traditional style can live in harmony. See more of the designer’s home. (Photo: Lifeseven Photography.)
Jenny Hassenbach and Hugh MacDonald of Newgrowth Fine Homes had always lived in Craftsman-style homes, but they were ready to try something new after building several modern showstoppers for clients. Check out the rest of their modernist dream home. (Photo: Martin Tessler.)
Here’s what happens when a Calgarian couple and New York-based architect Rachael Gray built the model of modern indoor-outdoor living. See more gorgeous pictures. (Photo: Martin Tessler.)
When the homeowners reached out to Calgary designer Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs to figure out what to do with their 1950s rancher, they picked the right man for the job: someone who understood the importance of preserving the heritage of the space while bringing in a modern edge. See more of this vintage-modern home.
The kitchen in designer Douglas Cridland‘s own dark-and-moody condo sparkles at night thanks to its gold tiled backsplash. See the rest of the designer’s Calgary home.
(Photo: Phil Crozier.)
The Brady Bunch would be green with envy over this sophisticated—but family-friendly—French loft designed by Stephanie Brown. See the rest of this amazing reno.
Stacey is a senior editor at Western Living magazine, as well as editor-in-chief of sister publication Vancouver magazine. She loves window shopping on the job: send your home accessories and furniture recommendations over to [email protected]
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