Spring refresh, for more or less

Seasonal shake-up: Five fresh ways to re-energize your home's design this spring Alykhan Velji of Alykhan Velji Designs. Courtesy Joel Klassen (klassenphotos.com) Fall flavour: Three hot design trends for autumn Photography by Joel Klassen Four backyard staging tips to make your home 'sale-ready,' inside and out Getty Images Upholstery painting: fun DIY project or disaster waiting to happen? Courtesy of Erin Rochon, Bluebird Upcycle Décor disasters: common design mistakes and how to fix them Courtesy of Brookfield Residential "Upcycle" your vintage or second-hand furnishings for an affordable, environmentally friendly design upgrade Upcycling vintage or second-hand furniture can create a unique piece you'll cherish for many years to come. Before-and-after photos courtesy of Dale Marie Wedge (bloomingdiyer.com) Virtual staging provides right mix of price and results for some home sellers An example of a home that has been virtually staged. Courtesy of Urban Measure Four local Instagrammers to follow for DIY inspiration and resources Getty Images Six easy ways to spruce up your backyard for summer Getty Images Alykhan Velji's hot design trends for summer focus on forgotten spaces Photo: Klassen Photography, Interior Design: Alykhan Velji Designs Four ways to make the most of your balcony Courtesy of Sean Young Expert advice to nail your next furniture purchase Getty Images Luxe landscapes: Three of the hottest high-end outdoor living trends Courtesy The Landscape Artist Inc. Four ways to add vintage design to your home Courtesy Joel Klassen Five hot design trends to make any room pop Getty Images New year, new look Getty Images This can be beautiful You can catch Tiffany Pratt at the 2017 Calgary Fall Home Show. She will be presenting on the main stage Friday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 24 at noon. Courtesy Tiffany Pratt