Parade of Homes

FALL 2023 PARADE of HOMES 11 Tempered glass panels allow light to flow more freely between the upper and lower levels. That well-balanced design starts in the foyer, says Boles. "Families will love how the home starts off. There's a hallway to the right of the foyer that contains a flex room that could be used either as an office or bedroom," he says. "The bedroom can easily be used as an in-law suite, as there's a four- piece bath next door plus a sitting area to the left of the front door." Another feature placed neatly to the rear of the expansive island kitchen also adds to the home's family-friendly design: a spice kitchen. "Granted, it's an upgrade, but it really adds a space that provides large families with an added dimension of utility," he says. "Even if you don't have a large family, it's a great space to have for entertain- ing guests. It just makes everything easier with the extra range, sink, count- er and cabinet space." Then, as if to prove the home isn't all about family-friendly function, Discov- ery's design team put in a spectacular space directly across from the versatile kitchen/dining area. "The great room is just a stunning space. In this case, tempered glass panels with black railing border the staircase instead of traditional spindles, which were used in previous versions of the home," Boles explains. "The tempered glass panels not only dress up the staircase better, but they also allow light to flow more freely between the upper and lower levels." Once upstairs, the glass panels — and huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the voluminous great room (which comes with a soaring 18-foot ceiling and gorgeous entertainment unit) — come squarely into play. 341 KEN OBLIK DRIVE IN PRAIRIE POINTE ❖ DISCOVERY HOMES A spice kitchen makes everything easier with the extra range, sink, counter and cabinet space. PHOTOS BY TODD LEWYS

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