Aurora Kitchen Design Accommodates Multiple Cooks in Calgary Show Home
The kitchen has evolved into the central hub of modern family life, where cooking, dining, socializing, and various daily tasks often occur simultaneously. When the layout fails to support these multifaceted demands, the space can quickly feel cramped and inefficient. The Aurora 18 model by Baywest Homes presents an innovative solution to this common challenge, now available as a show home in the newly developed southeast Calgary community of Rangeview.
Strategic Kitchen Island Design
At the heart of the Aurora's kitchen is a thoughtfully designed island that redefines functionality. Unlike conventional islands that typically offer seating along just one edge, this model features seating on both sides, with chairs facing each other to foster natural conversation during snacks and quick meals. The island is strategically sized and positioned to handle secondary tasks without interfering with the primary cooking area.
Integrated features include a sink and pendant lighting directly above, allowing many daily routines to be completed without constant movement across the kitchen. This design significantly enhances workflow efficiency while maintaining a social atmosphere.
Spacious and Flexible Layout
The 1,568-square-foot laned single-family home demonstrates how careful planning can maximize utility. The kitchen enjoys a central location with two access points and ample space between the island and perimeter features, facilitating smooth circulation without disruption. In the show home configuration, stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator and chimney-style hood fan complement a full-height tile backsplash.
Adjacent to the kitchen, an 11-foot by 11-foot dining area provides generous space for larger gatherings such as holiday celebrations, accommodating both standard and expanded table configurations as needed.
Supporting Modern Lifestyles
Recognizing contemporary needs, the Aurora includes a pocket office on the kitchen's opposite wall, ideal for homework assignments or remote work. For households without home office requirements, this versatile space can serve multiple purposes, including storage for children's books and toys.
The front-facing great room continues the home's emphasis on social spaces with tall windows that flood the area with natural light, creating an inviting environment for relaxation and entertainment.
Bedroom Configuration and Additional Features
Upstairs, three bedrooms above grade include an 11-foot by 11-foot primary suite with a well-sized walk-in closet and efficiently arranged ensuite bathroom. Two secondary bedrooms of equal dimensions eliminate competition over room assignments and simplify furniture planning for families with children. A central bonus room separates the primary bedroom from the secondary bedrooms, providing both privacy and flexibility.
The developed basement presents two additional bedrooms and a legal suite with its own kitchen, living room, and bathroom, creating a complete, self-contained living space. This configuration supports homeowners interested in offsetting mortgage payments through basement rental. A side entrance with stairs to the basement further enhances this functionality.
Community Context and Availability
Master-planned by Section23 Developments, Rangeview is strategically located in southeast Calgary, approximately five minutes from amenities including the South Health Campus and a YMCA facility. The Aurora show home at 12 Bartlett Way S.E. is open for viewing from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
This innovative home design demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can address the complex, simultaneous demands of contemporary family life while creating spaces that are both functional and socially engaging.
