Parade of Homes | Spring 2024

SHOW & TELL

18 FIRESTONE DRIVE IN PRAIRIE POINTE ❖ VENTURA CUSTOM HOMES

Black quartz countertops combine with black lower cabinets and black tile backsplash to temper the natural light in the room.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring adds richness and warmth to the space.

PHOTO BY TODD LEWYS

As for the primary bedroom, it’s a real showstopper. Surrounded by windows and defined by a black tray ceiling that simultaneously creates a sense of contrast and depth, it’s large, light- filled and luxurious. “It’s a great retreat with its privacy, space and light. It also comes with an incredible, big walk-in closet with a huge window and a beautiful ensuite with a walk-in shower with a gorgeous black, grey and white tile surround that’s set off by the enclo- sure’s black trim.” Meanwhile, the home’s main living area also possesses the space, style and function that large families are looking for. “Two things really hit you when

of contrast,” he says. “The colour scheme is perfect.” So, too, is the great room, which caps off the main living area with its inviting feel and modern style. “Again, the colour scheme works really well,” Dundas says. “A black tile surround around the linear electric fireplace works nicely with off-white shelving, an off-white mantel and a big taupe TV area with display areas with dark brown walls and pot lights on either side.” Dundas says the imaginatively designed home has all the features a large family demands. “It’s just a wonderful home in every way. It balances space, style and livability in a way that few large family homes do.” 

you walk in,” Dundas notes. “First, there’s the luxury vinyl plank flooring, which is just so rich and warm. Second, there’s just so much natural light.” Turns out that light floods in cour- tesy of a huge window behind the gorgeous great room and a nine- foot-wide patio door (that leads out to a large backyard deck) behind the dining area. And while the abundance of light could have been overwhelming, the finishes in the great room count- er-balance it perfectly. “Black quartz countertops combine with black lower cabinets, a black tile backsplash and gun-metal appliances to temper the light, while glossy white Euro-style cabinets up high add just the right amount

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