We at Sterling Ranch are so excited — the holidays are just around the corner! It’s a magical time filled with bustle and cheer and quality togetherness with family and friends.
Did you know a home can play a big part in complementing the season’s activities? In our thriving community, we’re proud to feature homes by world-class builders that are designed with families in mind. Innovative, intuitive floorplans allow family members to lead their best lives during the holidays and throughout the year.
Get together: Hotspots in the home
The benefits of spending time together as a family are plentiful. Why not make time spent at home the best it can be? Here are some of our favorite hotspots in the home that cater to gathering with loved ones:
Kitchen
Have you ever noticed how a kitchen naturally draws people in? An island is like a magnet! This makes sense, really. Food brings people together. We bake and cook and eat and drink together — for nourishment and entertainment. Beautiful new kitchens, with their attractive countertops and shiny appliances, are an inviting, pleasant place to pass the time with family and guests alike.
Gathering room
Aptly named, the gathering room (or great room or living room) is a perfect spot for spending time with family and friends. Hosting a book club? This space provides easy access for all to enjoy tea or wine and snacks while you chat about the latest read. Are you raising the next Mozart? The gathering room is a prime location for your grand piano so all can delight in the enchanting music.
Loft
Does your child have a sleepover on the calendar? The loft is an ideal place to set up a line of sleeping bags in a private but not-too-private area of the home. This spot is also well suited for watching TV and hooking up a gaming system.
Finished basement
Watching the big game? Whether you’re root, root, rooting for the Colorado Rockies, watching the Colorado Avalanche skate circles around the opposing team or cheering on the Denver Broncos, a finished basement is the perfect locale. Pour a bag of chips, pop some corn and crack open a cold one with friends as you watch your favorite team.
Flex space
Is family game night on your weekly schedule? Do you keep a puzzle out for whoever is in the mood? Love to read in a comfy chair surrounded by shelves of books? Is sewing, scrapbooking or photography your hobby of choice? A floorplan with flex space was designed with you in mind. This versatile room can even transform into a guest bedroom when you’re hosting for holidays.
Porch and patio
Think beyond the walls! A front porch is ideal for rocking while you sip coffee and watch the sun rise, waving to and chatting with neighbors as they too begin their days. A back patio is ideal for hosting holiday parties and luncheons or roasting marshmallows over a patio fire pit. In Colorado, a home’s indoor-outdoor space adds great value 365 days a year.
Garage
The humble garage is actually a workhorse in disguise, and it has great potential as a space for together time. This blank canvas can serve as a site for next week’s poker night, tomorrow’s weightlifting session or next month’s jam session. And don’t overlook the teaching moments possible when people learn car maintenance — or better yet, when they restore a vintage gem together.
Build a Home, Build a Life at Sterling Ranch
We proudly consider Sterling Ranch a community where residents can live their best lives. Here, family and wellness are top values, and we believe time spent with others bolsters these values. Ready to find your dream home, a place where time together is easy and enriching? We invite you to visit us today to explore our inventory of brand-new beautiful homes — some available now!