For many home cooks, a cramped kitchen with limited counter space can turn meal preparation into a chore. Morrison Homes addresses this common frustration head-on with the Lola, a new laned duplex model now open as a show home in the master-planned community of Glacier Ridge in northwest Calgary.
A Kitchen Designed for Real Life
The undisputed heart of this 1,576-square-foot, three-bedroom home is its spacious and thoughtfully laid-out kitchen. Moving away from the confines of tiny counters, the Lola features generous, uninterrupted L-shaped countertops that provide ample room to organize ingredients and streamline cooking. A central island adds crucial multitasking space during busy meal times.
The kitchen's design prioritizes both function and connection. A deep black sink is strategically placed under a large window, flooding the workspace with natural light. This positioning also allows whoever is washing dishes to maintain a sightline to the backyard, ideal for supervising children at play. The show home is outfitted with modern stainless steel appliances, including a French door refrigerator and a built-in oven with a hood.
Thoughtful spacing between major appliances ensures multiple people can work in the kitchen—one at the oven, another at the fridge—without feeling cramped. Ample cabinetry is complemented by a dedicated kitchen pantry, a key feature for keeping clutter at bay and maintaining an organized, tidy space.
Flexible Living Spaces on the Main Floor
Beyond the kitchen, the Lola's main floor is designed for adaptable living. In the presented show home layout, the great room is positioned at the front of the house, anchored by a stylish, elongated electric fireplace. Adjacent to both the kitchen and great room is a versatile flex room.
This room, measuring approximately 10.5 by 11 feet, offers homeowners multiple possibilities. It can easily be configured as a home office with a desk and shelving, a children's play area, or a quiet study zone. This flexibility allows the space to evolve alongside a family's changing needs over time. An optional layout for this model moves the kitchen to the center of the main level, relocating the great room to the rear.
The bright dining area, situated just off the kitchen, benefits from multiple windows that enhance the light wood flooring. This open sightline means someone seated at the dining table can easily converse with a person working at the kitchen island, fostering a natural social flow.
Practical Upper Level and Laundry Convenience
Upstairs, the floor plan efficiently accommodates family life. The primary bedroom is situated at the front of the home, featuring an elegant ensuite bathroom with a black-framed shower finished in full-height white tile. Two secondary bedrooms are located at the back, both surprisingly equipped with walk-in closets to support growing children's storage needs.
A dedicated "tech area" staged with two desks is positioned just outside the secondary bedrooms, providing a handy spot for homework or school projects. In a practical design choice that sets the Lola apart, the laundry room is conveniently located just a few steps down from the main level, rather than being tucked away on the second floor, making the chore of laundry far more manageable.
The Lola show home is located in Glacier Ridge, a community master-planned by Anthem Properties that is less than a ten-minute drive from multiple shopping complexes in northwest Calgary.
