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New design ideas take hold in Edmonton’s new homes by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
Coventry Homes
Necessity is the mother of invention. No saying can be more trite, nor more true - especially in Edmonton’s new home industry after last year’s challenges. Homebuilders have come up with fresh, innovative ways to answer the needs of homebuyers who – after the lockdowns of the last two years – found the designs of their old homes lacking and did not necessarily meet the demands of the new situation. This gave rise to a host of new ideas including more adaptable designs for home offices and dens – and not just in single-family homes - as work-from-home situations become the rule rather than the exception. The way we thought of living spaces changed too, now not just basement developments are offered as an option, but third floor and rooftop patio options too. Side-entrances for private access to lower-level developments have become a popular option among
single-family homes and even townhomes and other multi-family models saw changes to floorplans that underline connectivity and function. Edmonton New Home + Condo Guide had sought to shine a light on these new designs available in the new home market in every type of home from condo apartments, townhomes, duplexes, laned homes and front-drive garage homes. We thought we’d recap what we found out and set the stage for new home stories for the coming months. APARTMENT CONDOS There are plenty of reasons why one might want to buy an apartment condo, but there is one particular feature that makes it a great choice – it is the instant lifestyle that you can get here. Whether it’s in a downtown tower, an innercity mid-rise or a transit-oriented four-storey condo in the nexthome.ca 43
