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Calgary’s Aesthetic Is Shifting — Here’s Where It’s Landing Calgary’s new-build market has pushed a lot of homes toward the same starting point: open plans, neutral palettes, transitional finishes. That’s actually a good thing for feature walls — a neutral backdrop makes design decisions easier, and the contrast of a well-executed accent wall lands harder.

Why This Fear Comes Up It’s one of the most common hesitations we hear: “I love the idea, but I’m worried it’ll make the room feel smaller.” It’s a reasonable concern. Dark colors, bold textures, and strong visual elements can absolutely make a room feel heavy if they’re used without intention. But the fear is

What Each One Is Board and batten is a vertical paneling style: wide flat boards installed flush to the wall, with narrower strips (battens) covering the seams. It creates a clean, structured grid pattern — classic without being fussy. You’ll see it on everything from heritage farmhouses to modern new builds. Houzz has a solid