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Shane offers dynamic contemporary look in Orion in Nolan Hill by Heather Ryan
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ith a dynamic contemporary look, a showstopping kitchen and an eye-catching ensuite it’s easy to see why buyers are raving about Shane Homes’ latest showhome in northwest Calgary’s Nolan Hill. The Orion, a 2,068-sq.-ft. two-storey home with double front attached garage “is one of our best selling plans and the showhome is gathering a great response,” says area manager Jeff Luif. “A lot of people say the home feels much bigger than the square footage because there’s no wasted space and it offers features you normally find in an estate home. “The showhome presents a very contemporary look with a gourmet kitchen and lavish ensuite that you could easily see in an estate home and people love it,” Luif says. “They also like how it’s decorated – it gives the home a spacious, fresh look and it’s really turning heads. “People who visit the Orion won’t forget it because it offers new ideas for decorating and an amazing kitchen – it’s really something different.” 16 New home Guide | JUN 21 - JUL 19, 2013
From the entry, you’ll love the bright and spacious feel from the nine-ft ceilings to the grand view through to the rear of the home, made possible by the open stairs. There is room in the entry for a bench or hall table and a corner niche adds a decorative touch. The grey-toned tile floor and cool grey and crisp white colour scheme presents an inviting, sleek, modern look. At the rear of the home, the kitchen is simply stunning with its two-tone high-gloss cabinets in white and dark brown, white quartz countertops, full-height glossy white tile backsplash with border and sparkling stainless steel appliances including a built-in wall oven and microwave. However, the focal point is the absolutely gorgeous nine-ft. island with its gas cook top and stainless steel and glass hood that drops from the overhead bulkhead. The quartztopped level island also offers ideal space for food prep and there is ample seating for casual meals or entertaining at the breakfast bar. Across from the kitchen, the great room is highlighted by a modern, rectangular wall-centred cosmo fireplace that