Parade of Homes featuring the best of new homes in Manitoba, Canada
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/161409
A few Good Deeds Cont'd from page 33 "We're finding that very few people want definition of the rooms, so it's all open," Thorsteinson says. "We also find that people are wanting good function and that's what we concentrate on too. Sometimes plans look nice, but if you have to walk across too far to put your groceries away for example, it might not function as well as it should." The house has plenty of storage, with walk-in closets. And it's bathed in cheery natural light. 'We both believe in giving back to our industry. It is so nice though when it all comes together.' "We're getting a lot of comments that while it is quite spectacular, it still feels homey. And that's the general consensus of people walking through it — it's a very functional home," she says. "One person told me it's a very intelligent home. It's got everything. It works really well." be inspired In addition to building and selling dream homes, the Thorsteinsons are active in the community and industry organizations. RED 60 Series For example, Derek has twice served as president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association, and Lori is president of Housing Opportunity Partnership (HOP), which brings stability to stressed neighbourhoods by helping families purchase affordable housing. Linear Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces The not-for-profit initiative revitalizes and reclaims houses in need of repair, completely upgrading them before they're sold to qualified buyers. And it uses proceeds from sales to buy more houses to repeat the process. These elite models create a chic, warming atmosphere through contemporary, non-traditional shapes and materials. A long, hypnotic ribbon flame rises through attractive modern media and dances along the 60-inch viewing area. LARG LOWEST ES SELECTIO T N & PRICES IN WPG 204-943-5263 318 LO G A N AVE. ( J U S T O U T S I D E C H I N AT O W N ) TOUR OUR SHOWROOM ON GOOGLE VIEW Visit us at www.flameandcomfort.com 34 Parade of Homes Fall 2013 Streets — even entire neighbourhoods — can be renewed when families take up permanent residence. HOP seeks neighbourhoods with existing homeowners to help build shared goals of proud ownership and a stable community. Lori says she and Derek are passionate about their jobs and volunteer work is a great way to express their gratitude. "We both believe in giving back to our industry. It is so nice though when it all comes together. It's really lots of fun and it's very exciting." See www.parkhillhomes.ca.