A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
Bugged by clutter? This Cedarglen home is built with abundant, thoughtful storage in mind
Families who have had enough of clutter and disorganization should keep an eye on storage spaces when selecting their next home.
When everything that needs to be tucked away has sufficient space in a spot that makes sense, it eases the unnecessary pressure that comes with disarray.
A front-drive single-family model by Cedarglen Homes incorporates thoughtful and abundant storage options. The Glenbow 26 is available between 2,415 and 2,453 square feet.
A show home depicting this model is presently displayed in the northwest Calgary community of Rockland Park. It has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Every bedroom in this house has a walk-in closet. It is uncommon for a secondary bedroom to have a walk-in, and when they do, they are typically modest in size.
In this home, the kids' bedrooms have well-proportioned closets. This helps keep these rooms in order and supports their needs as they get older.
The walk-in closet in the master bedroom is substantial, accommodating two large wardrobes and able to function as a dressing room as well.
Positioned along the back end of the second level, the master reaches 13 feet 11 inches by 13 feet 11 inches and features an upscale ensuite.
The opposite end of the second level boasts a towering bonus room overlooking the front yard.
Its angled ceiling and large window bring the space plenty of visual interest. Supporting its role as a place to unwind, the bonus room is shown with a walk-up bar and elongated fireplace with a TV mounted above it.
Across from the children's bedrooms is a well-proportioned laundry room, creating a quick and easy path for carrying and putting away a clean load of laundry.
Another example of the home's commitment to storage is in its cooking space. The kitchen has a substantial walk-in pantry and generous assortment of cabinets, meaning there's a place for every kitchen gadget, pot, pan and jar of sauce.
The visual star of the kitchen is a well-proportioned island with a waterfall effect. It has a sink that faces the adjacent great room and an eating bar that seats at least four.
On one side of the kitchen, there is a fridge with french doors, microwave and wall oven. The backsplash features white subway tile.
Both the kitchen and dining area side against a series of windows, including sliding glass doors that step out to a large rear deck.
The aforementioned great room has another elongated fireplace and plenty of space to comfortably accommodate multiple pieces of furniture.
A perk for people who work from home is the flex room off the front foyer. The seven-foot-by-eightfoot space, staged with a desk and chair, has a slatted component to its walls. This characteristic is useful with the spread of natural light.
For people who are interested in offsetting their mortgage payments with a rental tenant, this show home presents one potential option with a legal suite and side entrance. The developed walkout basement is equipped with a kitchen, rec area, two bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry area.
The side entrance creates immediate access to the staircase to the basement, letting the tenant avoid needing to walk through the main level to access their segment of the home.