Pairing old with the new, Hometown Homes enters the 2022 SRHBA Parade of Homes with a charming infill build in historic Nutana.
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Hometown Homes was established by husband-and-wife team Kurt and Rodelle Genoway in 2019. Kurt is a journeyperson electrician and Rodelle was the vice-president of human resources for a local manufacturing firm before the launch of their business.
The couple got their start with an infill project that involved buying a teardown property. They built two new homes on the site.
“We fell in love with the process,” says Rodelle. “We love the designing, budgeting, scheduling, problem solving and the relationships we build with our trades, and our clients.”
A year ago, the Genoways further advanced their standing in the industry by seeking membership in the SRHBA, and attaining the status of Certified Professional Home Builder.
Hometown Homes’ entry into the 2022 parade is a 2,464-square-foot, 2.5-storey home, dubbed The Doll House.
“We wanted the design to harmonize with the other homes in Nutana. We chose a Craftsman style with a bit of a feminine twist. That’s how we came up with the name: The Doll House. We always name our houses based on the design themes,” says Rodelle.
The home was designed with an active family in mind.
“The open concept main floor is ideal for families who like to entertain. There’s lots of space that can be utilized.”
The large custom kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring floor-to-ceiling modern Shaker-style cabinets and an eight-foot quartz-topped island.
“Our finish carpenter crafted the custom range hood, wine cubby and dining nook with built-in bench seating, all using natural pine,” says Rodelle.
Natural pine accent shelves highlight the living room’s electric fireplace, framed in a white brick-style tile.
“Brittany and I got creative with the main floor powder room. We went to the library and found a ton of articles and photos about Nutana, including Dufferin and Broadway avenues. We got the copies made into wallpaper by a local company to create a feature wall in the powder room,” says Rodelle.
Additional photos were framed and displayed on walls throughout the home, including one depicting the original houses that lined the 600-block of Dufferin Avenue over a century ago.
The funky Broadway vibe inspired the front foyer’s design, she adds.
“We created a unique peg wall where everything from jackets to scooters can be hung.”
Their carpenter also created a second peg wall in the mud room at the home’s rear entrance, leading to a future backyard deck and a double detached garage.
Three bedrooms are located on the second floor, including a spacious primary suite with a sparkling ensuite and large walk-in closet, tucked away behind rolling barn doors.
“We opted for heated floors in all the bathrooms. The vanities feature toe kick lighting activated by motion sensors,” says Rodelle.
Two delightful children’s bedrooms face the park, across the hall from a four-piece bathroom. The upstairs laundry closet is positioned between the two kids’ rooms.
The third floor is open to the imagination — an ideal space for a kids’ play area, theatre room or home office. Garden doors lead to a covered balcony, offering a birds-eye view of the historic Broadway neighbourhood.
The Genoways are thrilled by the response to their parade home.
“We had over 100 people through on the first weekend, with lots of positive comments,” says Rodelle.
Hometown Homes’ entry at 611 Dufferin Avenue is one of 19 destinations on the 2022 SRHBA’s Parade of Homes route. Viewing hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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