The Sleep Country Main Stage 

Want to know the industry’s best kept secrets? Need expert advice to finish off your DIY? Whether you’re building your next home from the ground-up or are tackling improvement projects in your spare time, learn the tricks of the trade from our expert guests at the Main Stage! Our roster of professionals including HGTV Canada’s Bryan Baeumler and Cityline Expert Leigh-Ann Allaire will inspire you to start and finish any home improvement project you have planned. Get the confidence you need to make your dream home a reality!   

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The Lounge

Grab a glass and 'sip' back and relax in The Lounge. Rest those weary feet after visiting your favourite exhibitors and take a minute to soak in all the inspiration for your next home renovation project. The Lounge is the perfect place for a little pick-me-up to keep your creative juices flowing and your body energized! 

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Tranquil Spaces  

Find harmony between your mind and your budget at Tranquil Spaces designed by some of YYC’s favourite local designers and influencers. If your home feels chaotic, overwhelming and just a bit too much - these meticulously curated designs are your new sanctuary, inviting calm and a touch of luxury into your home. There’s no need to run away to the spa anymore - discover the perfect blend of serenity and style to transform your space into a tranquil oasis!  

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Rachel Lyon Design Co.

Rachel Lyon is a professional interior and exterior muralist and illustrator with a focus on nature elements, line drawings, and softened colour palettes. She loves working with new clients, whether it’s a business looking to create excitement in their space, or a residential client looking to update their home.

When Rachel isn't painting murals, she's selling her art at local and national markets and in her online stationery shop at rachellyondesignco.com, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her giant pup, Millie.

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Booth 709

 

trendy playhouseJump for Joy at the Trendy Playhouse

This one’s for the kids! Take a break with your little ones at the Trendy Playhouse playspace, where they can safely run, jump, and explore the soft play equipment and inflatable, balloon-filled bubblehouse. Beloved for birthdays, parties, school events and more, this Calgary-based soft play rental company offers children the perfect combination of fun, safety and creativity aka: the ultimate dream house for kids!

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One Room -Two Ways

A room is more than the sum of its parts: with some thoughtful curation and vision, anyone can transform a space to reflect their style. Pick Your Preference designed by Sarah Kirkpatrick of Unshelf Design & Boutique, showcases how to take identical core pieces to create two completely unique and wow-worthy rooms. Whether you love a bright and bold wall treatment or rather something a little more subtle — no matter your style, Pick Your Preference here to help you pull it all together. 

Designed by: Unshelf Design

McKenna Prather, Featured Artist

McKenna is a freelance artist based in Calgary, AB. Creating paintings of wildlife, landscapes and still-life with acrylic paint, McKenna shares a world of locally-inspired colour with her representational subjects. Majority of her work is on canvas with embroidery thread hand-stitched into the painting. McKenna’s work has an influence of folk art and textile patterns, which is evident in the mural she is creating LIVE at the 2024 Calgary Home Renovation Show. 

Along with original collections, mural art and custom commissions, McKenna also performs Live Paintings at events and hosts community art workshops. McKenna was the Homes by Avi Stampede Rotary Dream Home Artist in 2019 and again for 2023. Since becoming a fulltime artist in 2019, McKenna has continued to grow a network of collectors across Canada and the U.S. through social media,local businesses, and now Gibson Fine Art Gallery.


DIY Training Center – Tackle any project like a pro.

Time to get geared up and start training like a pro! Whether you’re new to power tools, want to learn the best techniques for tiling or need a refresher on drywalling – jump into the DIY Training Center to kick-start your renovation skills! Get hands-on training and learn some of the most important basics you need to tackle any home improvement project. What are you waiting for? Slide-on your safety glasses and let’s get building!  Located in Booth #453.

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