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Calgary Herald
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Calgary Herald
Homestead: 'Big skies, prairie fields and small-town, romantic feel'
The builder group in the community is comprised of Partners Homes, Excel Homes, Genesis Builders Group and Trico Homes. The couple opted to go with Genesis Builders Group after falling for the Caravela model, a 2,210-sq.-ft., two-storey, four-bedroom home with the option for a legal secondary suite in the basement. They also really liked that there was a main floor bedroom and full bathroom option, as the couple's parents visit for several months at a time, and Kaur's mother has mobility challenges. Article content 'It's a perfect floor plan for family to come and visit,' says Kaur, noting that the home's design gave the couple everything that they wanted, including income-generating potential from the lower-level suite. 'It's perfect for us.' Article content With a bright and open floor plan and two living areas on the main floor, along with a large kitchen, the home works well for family get togethers — the couple has a large extended family living in Calgary and is looking forward to having them over to share meals. Article content Article content Kaur's favourite room is the upstairs bonus room. 'I love having that private area where we can watch TV. I don't like to have the TV on the main floor, so this works really well for us.' Article content The process of picking and choosing finishes and options was 'very easy,' says Kaur. 'Everything was done in a day and we got everything that we wanted.' Kaur and her husband went with plenty of stone finishes and a white and grey colour scheme and a Modern Craftsman exterior elevation. Other choices for exteriors include Modern Farmhouse and Modern Prairie. Article content The couple is looking forward to spending time at home when they aren't working, enjoying the tranquility of the community and their new fenced backyard — they plan to create a low-maintenance garden. 'We can see the Rocky Mountains and the Calgary Tower from our bedroom, plus, there is a large greenspace behind us, which is lovely.' Article content Article content The couple is excited to move in. Article content 'We are looking forward to getting into the house and the community. Every day we are commuting from Airdrie and putting the kilometres on the cars and the gas and everything. And the community of Homestead, well, in my opinion, it's the best community,' says Kaur. Article content DETAILS Article content HOME: Caravela, a 2,210-sq.-ft., four-bedroom two-storey home with a versatile floor plan and several layout options including a legal secondary suite in the basement with separate side entrance. Article content BUILDER: Genesis Builders.
Calgary Herald
20-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Calgary Herald
Spice kitchen, flex room and gathering spaces add to Cohen's versatility
Article content Open-concept kitchens are the ideal social hub and show piece. But when firing up a spice-filled cuisine, aromas not only linger, they sometimes travel, as well. Article content Depending on the dish, scents may be present well after the meal is complete in various ends of the main floor. And nobody wants to enjoy their Saturday morning coffee still smelling of Friday night's feast. Article content Article content This isn't a problem in homes like the Cohen by Excel Homes. This is a 1,736-square-foot, three-bedroom duplex now seen as a show home in the new northeast community of Lewisburg. Article content In addition to its grand, eye-catching kitchen that joins the dining area and great room in an open-concept design, there's a secondary cooking space. Article content Often called a spice kitchen, this space is smaller and closed-off with its own ventilation. That keeps spread of fragrance from turmeric, rosemary, cumin, coriander and the like at bay. Article content The spice kitchen is equipped with an oven, sink and cabinets. Article content Along with trapping cooking scents, the spice kitchen also effectively hides the related mess. While guests are over, it's easy to close off the spice kitchen and deal with its dirty pots, pans and cutting boards after they leave. Article content Article content Toggle full screen modePrevious Gallery Image Next Gallery ImageToggle gallery captions View All 3 Photos 1 of 3 Article content The primary kitchen is a space people will want to spend time in. It is L-shaped and boasts an island with a sink and eating bar that seats three people. Its appliances include a fridge with french doors and bistro-inspired chimney-style hoodfan. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content The welcoming front-facing great room reaches 13 feet six inches by 11 feet 11 inches. In the show home, it's presented with a stylish elongated electric fireplace. Article content In terms of gathering spaces, there's also a centrally located bonus room on the second floor. With a vaulted ceiling, and windows over the facing staircase, occupants of this space enjoy visual interest and natural light. Article content Another strength of this model is its versatility. Article content A flex room just off the back entrance can play any number of roles. The show home displays its ability to thrive as a home office. To that end, its location supports privacy, staying tucked away from the busier ends of the home. Article content Article content On the second level, the primary bedroom is front-facing and there are two secondary bedrooms at the back. The standout element of the primary bedroom is its ensuite. It boasts a vanity with two sinks beneath a full-width mirror and stylish shower with a glass door framed in black. Article content A full bathroom and laundry room provide separation between the bonus room and secondary bedrooms. They may serve as a buffer, blocking sound from the TV, if the bonus room is used after the children of the family are asleep. Article content Two other bedrooms are found in the show home's basement, which is developed as a legal suite. This model option is an appealing path for home owners who want to offset mortgage payments with a rental tenant. Further supporting this approach is a side entrance, providing this renter direct access to the stairs that reach the suite. Article content In addition to the bedrooms, the suite is self-sufficient with a laundry area, rec room, bathrooms and kitchen. The kitchen appliances are stainless steel, including an over-the-range microwave. It's also shown with an abundance of cabinets and an elegant full-height subway tile backsplash. Article content THE DETAILS Article content HOME: The Cohen is a 1,736-square-foot, three-bedroom duplex. Article content BUILDER: Excel Homes. Article content LOCATION: Lewisburg is a new community in northeast Calgary. Article content DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. Article content HOURS: The show home is open 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Article content DIRECTIONS: The show home is located at 28 Lewisburg Close N.E. To get there, take Deerfoot Trail to Stoney Trail then turn right on 11th Street, left on 140th Avenue, and right on Lewisburg Close. Article content INFORMATION: Article content
