extends to their DIY game. Among their most loved
pieces are high school gym-inspired lockers, carefully
repurposed by Ken and transformed into the master
bedroom wardrobe. “We’ve owned them for a very long
time,” Lori explains. “Ken is the magician responsible
for stripping off years of school paint and giving them a
vivid red gloss.”
As a backdrop to such colourful pieces, the pair sticks
to neutral wall colours throughout most of the home.
The master features a cozy shade of grey, and Lori used
her all-time favourite white throughout the main floor
and basement.
The couple’s personality truly shines in the playful
touches scattered around the home. Sock monkeys pop
up in unexpected places like headboards and windowsills (many of them handmade by Lori herself ). Toy
trucks from Ken’s childhood make an appearance on a
mantel. And a map of their Sunalta neighbourhood is
emblazoned on the walls of the downstairs bathroom.
The result is a mix of streamlined design, cheeky
nods to the pair’s playful side and just the right amount
of downtown Calgary cool.
Reno Know-How
You should notify your insurance company when doing
renovations or major repairs. Here’s why:
It could change the
value of your home.
Don’t worry about simple projects like painting. But when installing
hardwood floors or a
new kitchen, call your
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insurer. They’ll make
sure projects meet policy requirements. After
the reno, they can also
re-evaluate the property so you’re insured
for the right value.
AMA INSIDER
Will your home be
vacant during the
reno? Policies usually
stipulate that you
notify your insurance
company if your home
will be unoccupied.
FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
“I love vintage items, but I chose to purchase new sofas and chairs,” says Lori,
noting that reupholstering older pieces can
often cost more than buying new.
The quickest way to personalize your home?
Art! “We’ve been collecting mid-career
Canadian art for over a decade,” she says.
Attention collectors!
Most policies have
limits on personal
property items. To
protect cherished art
or antique collections,
you can purchase
additional coverage.
Consider specialty
insurance products
that focus on specific
types of items, like
artwork and collectibles,
to keep them covered.
For an insurance
assessment, call an
AMA Insurance Advisor
at 1 800 615 5897.
For an online quote:
AMAInsurance.ca/
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