The Raeya by Trico Homes addresses the common challenge of crowded kitchens with a design centered on distinct work zones. This 2,455-square-foot laned single-family model is displayed as a show home in Seton, a mixed-use southeast Calgary community with amenities including a movie theatre, YMCA, and hospital.
Kitchen Layout for Multiple Cooks
In the Raeya, the kitchen's large central island creates a dedicated preparation area, while the sink and range are positioned along the perimeter. This arrangement allows multiple people to work simultaneously without constantly crossing paths or waiting for access to the same workspace. It's easy to imagine two people chopping and seasoning at the island, with a third using the long stretch of counter space between the oven and sink.
That functionality is further supported by the kitchen's spacious layout. There's generous distance between the island and kitchen features along the wall, making it easier to pass and circulate.
Appliances and Natural Light
The appliances are stainless steel, including an over-the-range microwave and a french-door refrigerator. Positioned beneath a large rear-facing window, the sink benefits from abundant natural light and backyard views, allowing parents to keep an eye on children playing outside while washing dishes or preparing meals.
For more casual occasions, the island also serves as a gathering spot, featuring an extended eating bar with seating for at least three people.
Open-Concept Living
The kitchen connects to a central dining area and front-facing great room through an open-concept design. As a result, conversations can flow naturally between rooms, whether someone is preparing food, setting the table, or relaxing in the great room. In the show home, the focal point of the 13-foot by 13-foot great room is a sleek linear fireplace in a full-height feature wall finished with a textured decorative treatment. The fireplace helps create a comfortable gathering area for everyday living and entertaining.
Flex Room and Upstairs Layout
Not every activity is best suited to a shared living space. People who work from home sometimes have to make do with the dining area table. This model mitigates the need for a makeshift work station with its 13-foot by 10-foot flex room.
Upstairs, the central bonus room creates a winged effect, providing a layer of privacy between two front-facing secondary bedrooms and a primary bedroom along the back. The primary bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in closet large enough to function as a dressing room. The secondary bedrooms, positioned side by side, are within a few steps of a full bathroom.
Legal Suite Option
Homeowners sometimes look to offset mortgage payments with a rental tenant. This show home demonstrates a pathway to supporting renters with a legal suite in the developed basement. The legal suite features an L-shaped kitchen that opens to a rec area bookended by two well-sized bedrooms. Access to the stairs is next to the home's rear exit, allowing renters to access their suite more directly while helping maintain privacy for both occupants and homeowners.
Details and Directions
HOME: The Raeya is a laned single-family model measuring 2,455 square feet.
BUILDER: Trico Homes.
AREA: Seton is a mixed-use community in southeast Calgary.
DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential.
HOURS: The show home is open 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
DIRECTIONS: The show home is located at 19750 44th St. S.E. To get there, take Deerfoot Trail and turn left on Seton Boulevard, right on 45th Street, right on Seton Avenue, and right on 44th Street.
INFORMATION: tricohomes.com
