Parade of Homes featuring the best of new homes in Manitoba, Canada
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/1492837
While supply-chain issues and a surge in demand for new homes challenged builders and developers over the past few years, Jaquet says the 2023 Spring Parade is going to be exciting. There's a greater number of Parade entries, show homes are open for the first time in two new communities — Bison Run in south Winnipeg and Meadowlands in West St. Paul — and builders have lots of surprises in store for guests. Jaquet says one of the most significant challenges over the past few decades has been adapting to smaller lots — 32-36 feet wide — without skimping on style, comfort or quality. "How can we make someone's home their castle?" The Randall show home at 10 Yellow Moon Cres. in Sage Creek answers that question. Built on a 36-foot lot, the two-storey home has 2,200 square feet of luxurious living space, along with a unique tandem garage. It looks like a two-car garage from the curb, but there's space for three cars, thanks to an extra-long stall on one side that can be used for parking, a workshop or storage space. The house also has an eight-foot exterior door and oversized windows. Jaquet says taller doors make a home look more grand, and they are more secure than standard doors. Big windows are big a plus, too. They allow for lots of natural light, which helps to improve a homeowner's sense of well-being. Some features that would have been unique in the 1990s have become standard in new homes. Customers expect to see a main- or second-floor laundry room, and a walk-in pantry is now considered a necessity. CELEBRATING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY — Cont'd from page 6 THE OWNER'S SUITE IS IMPORTANT — 25 YEARS AGO THE OWNER'S EN SUITE WOULD BE A TOILET, TUB AND VANITY. Cont'd on page 20 "The owner's suite is important — 25 years ago the owner's en suite would be a toilet, tub and vanity," Jaquet says. That wouldn't cut it today. Home buyers want extra drawers for storage, a window that opens, a soaker tub and a linear shower — and they want it all wrapped up in a beautiful designer package. RANDALL HOMES — 10 Yellow Moon Crescent - Sage Creek