For many homeowners across Canada, reflecting on what their current property lacks often leads to one common grievance: insufficient storage. When storage falls short, a home can quickly feel disorganized and cluttered, failing to meet a family's evolving needs over time.
A Show Home Designed for Real Life
This pressing need for practical living space is precisely why the Katalina by Shane Homes is generating significant interest. This front-drive single-family model, measuring 2,091 square feet, is now open as a show home in the boutique northwest community of Esker Park in Calgary. The neighbourhood offers convenient access to restaurants and retail at both Sage Hill Plaza and Creekside Shopping Centre.
Thoughtful Storage Throughout the Home
The Katalina’s design directly addresses the storage dilemma with clever and abundant solutions. A standout feature is that three of the bedrooms are equipped with walk-in closets. This ensures that the home’s secondary bedrooms can comfortably support children well into their teenage years.
In fact, the larger of these secondary sleep spaces measures an impressive 12 feet five inches by 10 feet two inches, dimensions that rival the primary bedrooms found in many other homes. The primary bedroom itself is a generous 12 feet by 13 feet 10 inches and includes a truly substantial walk-in closet.
This rectangle-shaped closet is so spacious it can easily function as a private dressing room, a concept highlighted in the show home with the addition of a small bench. The adjoining primary ensuite is both bright and upscale, featuring an elegant free-standing tub and a well-sized shower with a thick glass door and full-height tile.
The ensuite’s double-sink vanity provides ample space between basins, offering plenty of room for both partners to organize their hygiene products without creating clutter, supported by the vanity’s lower cabinets.
Flexible Living for Modern Families
The home’s thoughtful layout extends to its main floor, which houses a convenient fourth bedroom. This configuration is particularly appealing for multi-generational households, allowing seniors to avoid the regular use of stairs.
Upstairs, the second floor features a welcoming central family room, positioned just steps from the bedrooms. This space is designed as an ideal spot for family movie nights, homework sessions, or simply unwinding together at the end of the day.
Accessed directly from the family room is a large laundry room equipped with a front-load washer and dryer. Continuing the home’s strong focus on organization, the laundry room includes ample shelving perfect for storing detergents, bleach, and fabric softeners.
This emphasis on storage reaches its peak in the kitchen, which boasts a corner walk-in pantry with deep shelving for dry goods, small appliances, and bulk items. The kitchen also offers a versatile mix of open and closed storage, giving homeowners flexibility in how they display and organize their essentials. A stylish touch is added with upper cabinets featuring vertical slatted glass fronts, blending form and function seamlessly.
