For many Canadian families, the daily dinner routine feels more like a high-wire act than a pleasant ritual. With one person chopping vegetables, another unloading groceries, and children scrambling to finish homework on any available surface, coordination often falls apart.
A Kitchen Designed for Modern Living
Morrison Homes addresses this common challenge with their innovative Carter duplex model, now available as a show home in southeast Calgary's thriving Seton Ridge community. This 1,402-square-foot residence reimagines kitchen functionality through clever design that separates workspace from social areas.
The solution centers around a generously proportioned kitchen island that serves exclusively as a meal preparation station. Unlike conventional islands that combine cooking space with eating bars, this design dedicates the entire surface to culinary tasks. Family members can spread out ingredients, pots, and cooking utensils without competing for territory with homework assignments or work documents.
Strategic Layout and Premium Features
Positioned as the home's central hub, the kitchen creates a natural connection point while maintaining its practical focus. The design includes a rear-facing raised eating bar that seats two people, providing space for quick meals, casual conversations, or entertaining guests without interrupting the cook's workflow.
This simple yet effective separation gives homeowners valuable flexibility, allowing the space to transition smoothly between food preparation and social gathering. The show home demonstrates this concept with stainless steel appliances, including a French door refrigerator and a bistro-inspired chimney-style hood fan that adds character to the practical space.
For those preferring an alternative layout, Morrison Homes offers an option that positions the kitchen at the back of the main floor in an L-shaped configuration. Both layouts benefit from large windows in the dining area and front-facing great room that flood the open-concept main level with natural light throughout the day.
Thoughtful Design Throughout the Home
The careful planning extends beyond the kitchen to the rest of the residence. The second floor features a front-facing primary bedroom complemented by two secondary bedrooms at the rear. The primary suite measures approximately 11 feet in one section and 10 feet 2 inches in another by 11 feet 9 inches, containing both an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet.
The ensuite makes a contemporary statement with black-framed glass shower enclosure that provides visual contrast against light finishes, including a white tile backsplash. The secondary bedrooms offer similar proportions, with one including a walk-in closet for additional storage convenience.
Morrison Homes demonstrates smart space allocation by positioning the laundry room off a short landing two steps down from the second level rather than on the bedroom floor. This efficient placement maximizes upstairs space for sleeping quarters and storage while keeping laundry facilities conveniently close to where clothes are stored.
The Carter duplex is currently available in Seton Ridge, with additional options in Calgary's Cornerstone and Glacier Ridge communities. The Seton Ridge location offers convenient access to key amenities, sitting roughly five minutes by car from both the South Health Campus and Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton.
