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Real EstateFebruary sales up from last year. Page 7.

DevelopmentSun Rivers

Home ShowFor consumers looking to buy, build or renovate their home. Page 8.

Kitchen DesignThe latest trends and designs for the most popular room in your house. Page 4.

Belmonté and Sillaro: Spring construction and new phases launched. Page 3.

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This month in Kamloops Home

and Condo Living, find the

latest in residential development

at Sun Rivers on page three,

kitchen design and trends on

page four, an update on the real

estate market on page seven and

information about the Canadian

Home Builders’ Central Interior’s

House and Home Show on page

eight.

CONTENTS

For the new homebuyer or the tenured homeowner, Kamloops Home and Condo Living is the guide for enjoyable living. Love your home and everything in it with the help of this tailored resource, which brings you the help of the city’s premier home outfitters and builders.

Whether you’re renovating your current space, on the market for a new one, renting or building something brand new, take advantage of new ways to make the most of your surroundings.

The experts are at your finger tips with everything you need to

know about creating the space you want to live in. Find something for your condo or home, new or seasoned, and ideas for every room, from your kitchen to your closet.

New decor or furniture can turn your lived-in den to a brand new abode. Some new lighting? Different paint colours? New landscaping? Or maybe you need to take out that wall or add that kitchen island you’ve always wanted? Whatever you’re thinking of trying, start here.

Learn about the hottest styles and local trends in today’s homes and who to talk to.

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Sun Rivers announced the newest addition to the collection of Sun Rivers’ neighbourhoods in October. The first 30 estate lots in Sillaro — a multi-phase neighbourhood situated above the 12th and 13th fairways featuring Tuscan-Mediterranean styling — became available in the fall.

Subdivision planning and infrastructure began last spring. Marketing manager Brynne Gise said four lots have been sold, but construction is yet to begin as the lots became available just before the winter season. Sun Rivers is planning a relaunch this spring with an open house event and tours of the properties.

Sillaro is named after a winding river in the area of Tuscany, Italy. The lots have a view of the sweeping panorama of the South Thompson valley and range in size from 6,500 to 15,000 square feet. Lots are build-ready and start at $139,000 with a two-year build time frame.

“Lot sales and construction of homes over the next few years in Sillaro represent a direct investment of approximately $18 million into the Kamloops economy,” said Leslie Brochu, vice-president of Sun Rivers. “Adding the economic spin-off benefits of this direct investment, the

local economy will enjoy an estimated $50 million of new economic activity over the next three to four years during the build-out period.”

Sun Rivers also announced the third phase of Belmonté in the fall and has seen an overwhelming interest, Gise said. Situated above the 10th fairway, the townhouse development consists of Tuscan-style attached homes starting at $405,000. Phase one was launched in 2012 and is sold out.

Phases two and three are nearly sold out, resulting in the launch of phase four (five units) this spring and phase five (10 units) later in the summer. Belmonté homes are built to drywall stage, allowing purchasers to customize their finish, Gise said.

Move-in ready homes are also available. Floor plans range from 2,100 square feet to 2,272 square feet. The show home is open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Sun Rivers is situated on a 460-acre site

overlooking the City of Kamloops and Thompson

Valley. Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community will

ultimately consist of 2,000 homes integrated around

a championship golf course set against the backdrop of

Mounts Peter and Paul.

R E S I D E N T I A L new and N O W

SUN RIVERS CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT WITH SILLARO AND BELMONTÉ

Phase four of Belmonté Garden Homes, situated above the 10th fairway at Sun

Rivers, is set to launch this spring, with phase � ve launching later in the summer.

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see a lot more of the slab-style doors and even lighter oaks.”There’s a trend right now toward a rustic-industrial feel, with old-style lightbulbs, combining wood bottom cupboards with a painted uppers, subway tiles and an open-table like counter. “You can still do a good quality kitchen that isn’t going to break the bank and then all the way up

to all the bells and whistles,” said Penni Davies, a designer at Living Kitchens. “That’s the thing about kitchens, you can make it as little or as much as you want.” Kitchens are one of the most personalized rooms in your home. A great kitchen can also increase the re-sale value of your house. There is a 75 to 100 per cent return on investment on kitchens,

said professional home stager Dena Hartling. If you’re planning on staying in your home for the next 10 years and need a kitchen upgrade, design it exactly how you want it. If you’re planning on selling in two years, Davies said you will probably make different choices. There are two dominant design choices for kitchens. A contemporary style kitchen features cupboard doors with a flat slab profile and a larger handle. The kitchen might also be two-toned, with a dark island and a white or cream perimeter. Or all the bases might be dark and the uppers white. The other dominant style, and a safer choice, is the transitional look. This look is defined by a traditional shaker door with a flat panel in a medium or darker stained wood. This look might also feature a lighter perimeter with a dark island. Jeff Mann at K & C’s Construction and Renovations said kitchens built in the 1970s often had a poor design in terms of functionality but, today, people are designing their kitchens for total convenience. Roll-out shelving, bigger drawers and specialty cupboards for recycling and garbage all maximize space and convenience.

People want their kitchen to be practical and functional. With the amount of time people spend

in their kitchen, a great kitchen design makes all the difference.

“The trend seems to be break the rules,” said Carmen How, a designer with Living Kitchens.

“We’re getting a lot of young people going towards a slab-stye door and mixing finishes in their kitchen. So, lowers in one finish, uppers in

another. We’re seeing a lot more gloss finishes in different colours, even.

“Yellow is a big colour this year.”There has also been a resurgence in wood

surfaces, How said. Butcher-block or walnut tops are poplar. Quartz remains the leading choice in stone countertops. It’s non-porous, non-staining

and doesn’t require any sealing. If quartz or granite isn’t in the budget, laminates range from

matte finishes to high-definition designs. How said they are still seeing a lot of light-coloured

countertops, white on white, as well as white

cupboards. This is in contrast to the dark features that were trending in

previous years. “Trends here are different from

what is popular in the bigger centres. We tend to be more

traditional in our styling,” How said. “I tend to follow Europe trends. You

2 0 1 5 Kitchen D E S I G N G U I D EYour kitchen is where you live.

A functional kitchen design can make cooking, eating and entertaining in your

kitchen easy and enjoyable.

“The trend seems to be break the rules. We’re getting a lot of young people going towards a slab-stye door and mixing � nishes in their kitchen. So, lowers in one � nish, uppers in another. We’re seeing a lot more gloss � nishes in different colours, even. Yellow is a big colour this year.”

— CARMEN HOW, LIVING KITCHENS

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see a lot more of the slab-style doors and even lighter oaks.”There’s a trend right now toward a rustic-industrial feel, with old-style lightbulbs, combining wood bottom cupboards with a painted uppers, subway tiles and an open-table like counter. “You can still do a good quality kitchen that isn’t going to break the bank and then all the way up

to all the bells and whistles,” said Penni Davies, a designer at Living Kitchens. “That’s the thing about kitchens, you can make it as little or as much as you want.” Kitchens are one of the most personalized rooms in your home. A great kitchen can also increase the re-sale value of your house. There is a 75 to 100 per cent return on investment on kitchens,

said professional home stager Dena Hartling. If you’re planning on staying in your home for the next 10 years and need a kitchen upgrade, design it exactly how you want it. If you’re planning on selling in two years, Davies said you will probably make different choices. There are two dominant design choices for kitchens. A contemporary style kitchen features cupboard doors with a flat slab profile and a larger handle. The kitchen might also be two-toned, with a dark island and a white or cream perimeter. Or all the bases might be dark and the uppers white. The other dominant style, and a safer choice, is the transitional look. This look is defined by a traditional shaker door with a flat panel in a medium or darker stained wood. This look might also feature a lighter perimeter with a dark island. Jeff Mann at K & C’s Construction and Renovations said kitchens built in the 1970s often had a poor design in terms of functionality but, today, people are designing their kitchens for total convenience. Roll-out shelving, bigger drawers and specialty cupboards for recycling and garbage all maximize space and convenience.

People want their kitchen to be practical and functional. With the amount of time people spend

in their kitchen, a great kitchen design makes all the difference.

“The trend seems to be break the rules,” said Carmen How, a designer with Living Kitchens.

“We’re getting a lot of young people going towards a slab-stye door and mixing finishes in their kitchen. So, lowers in one finish, uppers in

another. We’re seeing a lot more gloss finishes in different colours, even.

“Yellow is a big colour this year.”There has also been a resurgence in wood

surfaces, How said. Butcher-block or walnut tops are poplar. Quartz remains the leading choice in stone countertops. It’s non-porous, non-staining

and doesn’t require any sealing. If quartz or granite isn’t in the budget, laminates range from

matte finishes to high-definition designs. How said they are still seeing a lot of light-coloured

countertops, white on white, as well as white

cupboards. This is in contrast to the dark features that were trending in

previous years. “Trends here are different from

what is popular in the bigger centres. We tend to be more

traditional in our styling,” How said. “I tend to follow Europe trends. You

2 0 1 5 Kitchen D E S I G N G U I D EYour kitchen is where you live.

A functional kitchen design can make cooking, eating and entertaining in your

kitchen easy and enjoyable.

“The trend seems to be break the rules. We’re getting a lot of young people going towards a slab-stye door and mixing � nishes in their kitchen. So, lowers in one � nish, uppers in another. We’re seeing a lot more gloss � nishes in different colours, even. Yellow is a big colour this year.”

— CARMEN HOW, LIVING KITCHENS


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Trends, more often than not, inspire the creative choices we make in our day-to-day lives. For example, maybe you were excited by something you saw in a magazine, in a friend’s home or on a Pinterest board and you adapted it yourself. It works the same for home décor. Translating a trend doesn’t have to be daunting or an expensive feat. If you want something budget-friendly that will still make a statement, an eye-catching paint project is an inexpensive solution with the biggest potential for change.

The trick is to focus on a trend that really packs a punch but requires minimal effort. Take, for example, painting the trim and moulding the same colour as the walls. White trim can sometimes break up a wall visually, but matching the trim elongates the wall for a continuous, stately appearance.

Another “no fuss no muss” trend popping up everywhere is the ombré effect for an accent wall. The ombré wall, a surface treatment that sees the gradual blending of one colour to another, can be a bold or subtle look that can easily be adapted into the home.

Picking a trend is one thing but choosing the right paint colours to showcase is another. That does take time, but this year PARA Paints is making the process that much easier

with its 2015 Centennial Trends Palette, a carefully curated collection of colours that celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary.

“We’ve taken some of the most influential colour trends from the past 100 years and put them together in a palette that will give interior decorators and expert home DIYers enough inspiration to keep busy all year round,” said Garry Belfall, senior brand manager at PARA Paints. “Pick a trend, pick some paint and you might find that you’ll be someone’s source of inspiration.”

Apply these tips for creating perfectly blended ombré walls:

• Choose a rich colour that has plenty of shade (this will help later on with the fading process) and that complements the base colour of your wall.

• Paint the bottom half of your wall with a thick band of the paint.

• While the wall is still wet, use a spray bottle filled with water and spray it on the top quarter of paint.

• Use a large natural sea sponge to spread, paint and fade up the wall, using the sponge to blend as you go.

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ACCENT ANY ROOM BY BLENDING ONE COLOUR WITH ANOTHER

This design featurs a vivid ocean blue ombré wall.


InteriorC O L O U R

Trends, more often than not, inspire the creative choices we make in our day-to-day lives. For example, maybe you were excited by something you saw in a magazine, in a friend’s home or on a Pinterest board and you adapted it yourself. It works the same for home décor. Translating a trend doesn’t have to be daunting or an expensive feat. If you want something budget-friendly that will still make a statement, an eye-catching paint project is an inexpensive solution with the biggest potential for change.

The trick is to focus on a trend that really packs a punch but requires minimal effort. Take, for example, painting the trim and moulding the same colour as the walls. White trim can sometimes break up a wall visually, but matching the trim elongates the wall for a continuous, stately appearance.

Another “no fuss no muss” trend popping up everywhere is the ombré effect for an accent wall. The ombré wall, a surface treatment that sees the gradual blending of one colour to another, can be a bold or subtle look that can easily be adapted into the home.

Picking a trend is one thing but choosing the right paint colours to showcase is another. That does take time, but this year PARA Paints is making the process that much easier

with its 2015 Centennial Trends Palette, a carefully curated collection of colours that celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary.

“We’ve taken some of the most influential colour trends from the past 100 years and put them together in a palette that will give interior decorators and expert home DIYers enough inspiration to keep busy all year round,” said Garry Belfall, senior brand manager at PARA Paints. “Pick a trend, pick some paint and you might find that you’ll be someone’s source of inspiration.”

Apply these tips for creating perfectly blended ombré walls:

• Choose a rich colour that has plenty of shade (this will help later on with the fading process) and that complements the base colour of your wall.

• Paint the bottom half of your wall with a thick band of the paint.

• While the wall is still wet, use a spray bottle filled with water and spray it on the top quarter of paint.

• Use a large natural sea sponge to spread, paint and fade up the wall, using the sponge to blend as you go.

— newscanada.com

ACCENT ANY ROOM BY BLENDING ONE COLOUR WITH ANOTHER

This design featurs a vivid ocean blue ombré wall.

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Real EstateU P D A T E

The Kamloops and District Real Estate Association was happy to report an increase in residential sales in February after a rough year in 2014. Outgoing president Ingrid Pfeiffer said the warmer weather likely influenced sales.

“We still have a good inventory out there. We’re on an upward trend, I think. Sometimes that’s a good thing,” Pfeiffer said. “Last year was not such a good year, but again, the weather was really great in February. For Kamloops, that’s a huge thing. If we have a lot of snow in winter, people don’t want to move. So, I think that helped us.”

February saw a value of $52,018,643 in units sold, compared to $37,438,746 last year, a 39 per cent increase.

In February there were 155 units were sold, up 23 per cent from last

year. There were 411 new listings, up 17 per cent from last year. There are 1,805 active listings.

Most sales were between $280,000 and $320,00, which is normal for Kamloops. However, there were 10 sales of over $600,000, which brought the median price up to $366,500. Pfeiffer said the median price usual sits around $340,000.

The median price doesn’t include condominiums or mobile homes.

South Kamloops lead the way with 16 sales, followed by Brocklehurst and Aberdeen with 14.

North Kamloops was third with 13 sales and then Sahali with nine.

Year to date, residential sales are up 28 per cent from 2014.

New listings are up five per cent and the number units sold is up 14 per cent from 2014.

INGRID PFEIFFERPast president, Kamloops and District Real Estate

Association

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The Canadian Home Builers’ Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) is gearing up for its 9th Annual House and Home Show on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.

This one day event is sponsored by Kamloops Home Hardware and will focus on consumers looking to buy, build or renovate their homes. Energy and environmentally friendly options will be showcased throughout the show.

“The Home Show is an integral part of what we offer to the community and we encourage anyone thinking about building or renovating their home to visit the show.

“This venue features innovation and new trends in residential housing and is geared for not only consumers but

also builders, sub trades and suppliers,” said Matt McCurrach, president of the CHBA CI.

This year the House and Home Show will feature the ugly stove contest. Entrants have a chance to win a new stainless steel Energy Star stove, provided by City Furniture and Appliances. Attendees of the Home Show will vote for their favourite out of the top 10.

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