Parade of Homes featuring the best of new homes in Manitoba, Canada
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A MODERN CLASSIC — Cont'd from page 32 "A lot of people will describe us as cozy, welcoming and warm. Even when we try to do modern, we still try to incorporate that into our design. It's a place you want to live in." People who don't want to live in a two-storey house do want to transplant entire sections of this one into a bungalow. "Our sales manager said she's been getting multiple people coming through who are just like, 'This whole mudroom area is like a dream come true,' " Miller says. The mudroom has built-in benches and cubbies directly off the garage entryway, with a laundry room to the left and the pantry straight ahead. It's convenient for dropping off groceries and it has attractive storage and countertop space, with plug-ins for small appliances. "That whole functional space I think is one of the main highlights of this floorplan," Miller says. He and Soloway are working on adapting the area for a bungalow show home, which should be ready for viewing later this year. The plan can also be altered to create a spice kitchen in the pantry area, but most home cooks would be happy to spend all their time in the existing kitchen. The white Silgranit farmhouse sink in the island is made from a durable composite rather than ceramic. While it's an unusual choice, it's a good fit. Anchored with sturdy posts and adorned with white quartz countertops and oversize pendants, the island measures a hefty 8.5x4 feet. "We tried to make it big enough so that when you put the sink in the island there's still some working space on either side," Soloway says. A one-piece range and a beadboard-clad range hood are economical features that look like a million bucks directly across from the sink. 34 Parade of Homes SPRING 2023