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How To Create A Space That Brings People Together In The New Year

12/27/2021

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As 2022 approaches, many people struggle to find a resolution that motivates them that they haven’t already tried. 

Resolve To Spend Quality Time Together
After a worldwide period of isolation, human connection is essential more than ever. Quality time, one of the five languages of appreciation, is essential to all humans for healthy living. Did you know that research shows lack of fellowship can be more harmful to your health than obesity, smoking, and high blood pressure? Further, Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and improve our immune systems. So rather than the old “spend more time with people you love” cliché, consider improving the quality of that time.

For homeowners, this goal can start with renovating your sitting area, so guests know where they can habitually spend time with you. There’s no better place to do this than on your patio or deck!

5 Outdoor SteelStuff Pieces For Your 2022 Patio
Creating an intentional space for your loved ones is an enjoyable approach to connecting with them. What you need is a patio that looks inviting to guests. Is there enough seating, dining options, and a private atmosphere? These attributes let people know they can make themselves at home.
Three Sisters Mountain Range Privacy Screen
Deck planter and Oxford fence topper for privacy
1. The Three Sisters 
This privacy screen is ideal for those who prefer a closed-in space with an outdoor atmosphere, although it looks stunning indoors, as well. It’s especially welcoming to families in Canmore, as the screen is modeled after the Three Sisters mountain range.

2. Planter
Set the planter outdoors near your kitchen, and you can efficiently serve your guests your home-grown goodies. It’s cute and provides privacy for the patio!

3. Oxford Fence Topper
Make your loved ones feel safe with the private Oxford Fence Topper. This spin-off from the Oxford Fireballs is customizable and fits anywhere.
Raised vegetable garden
custom rolled firepit
4. Raised Garden
Gardeners that love to cook for their friends would love the enclosed feel of the Raised Garden. It works well next to your dining area.

5. 
Custom Rolled Firepit
That campfire smell rarely fails to lure friends and family in close to talk. The warm glow screams intimate and cozy, perfect for quality bonding. Customize your firepit with a design that represents your family's passions for a vehicle for conversation starters!

Committing to increasing the quality time you spend with friends and family is a treat to yourself, too. So, why not take the opportunity to design the patio that you all will love?

Creating Warmth That Encourages Engagement Inside
These four indoor decorations invite your guests to connect in a more meaningful way.
Dragonfly Christmas decor
Love wall decor
1. Dragonfly
The dragonfly is perfect for welcoming in a new year, as it is widely believed when they fly into your life, positive change is coming. The options for where to place this dragonfly in the home are endless. This beautiful piece of decor will catch the eyes of your guests and rock any finish. Use it to decorate through all the seasons!

2. Love Sign
The love sign will remind your friends and family how important they are to you. It fits just about anywhere inside. We offer to finish in a variety of colors in powder-coat and bronze.
Lotus wall decor
custom designed steel candleholder
3. Lotus Wall Decor
When displayed, the lotus, which embodies enlightenment, reminds us all to strive for a deeper understanding of each other. It works perfectly mounted against the kitchen wall when serving guests dinner. Do you have them over for drinks? It could also display on a bar wall! 

4. Candle Holder
The flower candle holder stuns company with its beauty. It achieves this as a stand-alone piece or holding a 3” candle. What’s cozier than dimmed lights and a candle’s glow at a dining table? It’s timeless and intimate.

Whether engaging with those dearest to you indoors or out, we wish you a very Happy New Year!​​​
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4 Ways To Create A Natural Vibe When You’re Stuck Indoors

8/3/2021

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You probably wouldn’t be spending so much time indoors lately if it weren’t for the lingering wildfire smoke in Alberta. Fortunately, escaping the poor air quality doesn’t mean you can’t take a piece of Mother Nature indoors with you! We’ve gathered outdoorsy trends that will inspire you to create an environment to lift your spirits.
steel shelf stud
shelf garden
Spoiler: Nature Is Good For You.

Allowing yourself a comfortable home is self care, and this is the time for that. The air quality is dangerous for those with asthma as well as pets, and it’s harder to see. Ironically, though, bringing plants indoors will improve the air quality of your home.

The mental benefits are so worth it, too. If you have the indoor blues, know that botanicals in the home decrease depression. Natural reminders are calming, and they boost happiness, creativity, energy, along with memory performance. Make a garden that grows on shelves as pictured above!
privacy screens and turtles
stone table for nature decor
rock garden and butterfly
Feel Like You’re Outside With These Design Fads.

The outdoor-indoor lifestyle has been popular among Pinterest lately; steal these ideas to join the happy homeowners:

  1. Start with one room. Not ready to turn your entire home into a jungle? It’s okay, you can start slow. Try dedicating a single room to a forestry feel. A SteelStuff privacy screen would be a great way to give this area some volume. All our designs work inside and out, check out our branch, leafy and cherry blossom designs from nature!
  2. Incorporate nature into your furniture. You have so many options here, such as earthy textures and natural materials. Use resources like wood and stone. See our stone table above which comes in an array of designs and colours.
  3. Utilize a colour scheme. The key is green. Just seeing the color allows you to reap the mental health benefits. You could even choose a forest-like pallete. Bonus points if you can find a way to let natural lighting in.​
  4. Joy is in the little things. You collectors out there will have fun with this. Gathering dried botanicals, pebbles, and crystals are trending now more than ever. Other cute collectibles include potted plants, custom signs, and little steel critters.

Ah, how nice it will be to take a deep breath of fresh air in your home! All is not lost in Calgary; your choice of interior design has a tremendous effect on your lounging experience. Stay safe!​
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Outdoor Design Trends For Your Winter Patio

12/23/2020

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During the holidays and winter months, spending time with friends and family is unfortunately limited due to COVID. What you CAN do is create a warm and inviting outdoor space to catch up with your loved ones where small gatherings are allowed. In fact, this year, Canadians have been spending their vacation money on their homes and wellness instead of trips. Here is what other homeowners have been doing to improve their patio's aesthetic and keep them at a comfortable temperature.
winter outdoor trend - fur on chairs with firepit
fireball warmth and glow
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Trends That Keep You Warm

These cold-weather fads are functional for more than decorating; they will leave you feeling toasty. According to CTV report, outdoor heater searches have been up in Canada by 180% recently. Other popular 2020 choices are plug-in mats for the patio floor, fuzzy pelts to put over snowy seats, as well as fire pits. If you want to bring the fire warmth up a notch and literally up off the ground for extra warmth and a stunning light show, fireballs are where it’s at. Storing firewood in a custom holder by the door is not only convenient but achieves the cozy appearance homeowners have been going for.

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