Shea Homes Arizona Family Division Debuts 'SPACES'

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Jan 14, 2010, 04:30 ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Just like fashion and hairstyles have changed throughout the years, so have the needs of home buyers. While parlors used to be the main gathering areas and kitchens were used only for the preparation of meals, today's home buyers are looking for homes that suit their lifestyle. Shea Homes' newest offering, SPACES fulfills that need for functionality in a very unique way. The new brand offers a fresh approach to the modern dream home by offering smart, practical, modern homes. Everything about these homes is new, so instead of kitchen, bath and bedroom, in a SPACES home you'll find EAT, SPLASH and DREAM. SPACES is located in the community of Seville, on the north side of Riggs Road between Higley and Power Roads in Gilbert, AZ.

SPACES' hip, urban design elements both inside and out, will make this new product line from Shea Homes stand out from anything else in the Valley. In fact, Shea Homes developed this concept in response to surveys and focus groups conducted to find out what is most important to today's modern homebuyer. In response, they developed SPACES, which offers smart, sleek, energy efficient designs, without antiquated features wasting resources and space. Shea has taken the best of mid-century architecture and adapted it to the needs and desires of today's demanding buyers. Gone are useless walls, hallways and rarely used formal rooms; they are replaced with display kitchens, etched glass partitions, and innovative open floorplans. All SPACES homes offer the same pride in workmanship, customer service and attention to detail that Shea Homes has been providing since 1881.

SPACES homes address real-world living needs, while making responsible environmental choices. Some of the key elements are:

Nine-foot ceilings and open floorplans create an expansive feeling.
Living spaces are flexible to address the needs of various family sizes.
Eat-in kitchens feature European style cabinetry and large islands.
Daytime illumination is enhanced with Solatubes®.
Energy efficient appliances.
State of the art wall insulation.
Water saving plumbing fixtures.

SPACES homes are SRP PowerWise™ and ENERGY STAR® rated which promotes reduced utility costs, and will also help you and your family live more comfortably and responsibly. Garages are even equipped with ports to recharge electric cars, while offering the attractive design component of frosted glass doors.

"Shea Homes is thrilled to introduce SPACES to the Arizona market. We are excited to offer these innovative, beautifully designed homes to our home buyers. The urban, upscale feel, along with the open floorplans and energy efficient offerings make this a smart choice for any home buyer looking for versatility and top quality craftsmanship," said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. "SPACES is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a practical, smart, modern home that can easily adapt to changing lifestyles and needs, and there are no other homes in our marketplace quite like SPACES."

For more information on SPACES, please contact 1-866-625-4546 or visit the Web site at www.sheaspaces.com.

About Shea Homes Arizona

Shea Homes Arizona is driven by a passion to build the finest-crafted homes and communities in America and to make dreams of home ownership come true. We care passionately about design, workmanship, customer service, and the needs and wants of our customers. In fact, Shea Homes ranks highest in customer satisfaction with new home builders in the Phoenix market, according to the J.D. Power and Associates New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Shea Homes is committed to creating neighborhoods that age gracefully and mature over time to create a community atmosphere and an enhanced quality of life for all its valued homeowners. More information about Shea Homes is available by visiting www.sheahomes.com/arizona or calling 480-348-6000.

SOURCE Shea Homes