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  • 2012 Design Build Showcase Benefits Fairfield County Community Foundation

    Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the 2012 Design Build Showcase to benefit the Fairfield County Community Foundation. The Design Build Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut. Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance.

    Are you thinking about building or renovating? Sign up for this must-attend event to discover the latest possibilities in home design and technology while supporting a worthwhile cause.  Attendance at the Showcase will give you the opportunity to tour this gorgeous estate, and learn directly from industry experts about everything to consider when designing or renovating a home, including, but not limited to:

        Kitchen design and appliance trends
        Latest in audio/video home automation systems
        Geo-thermal and solar energy systems
        Decorative painting techniques
        Outdoor living space and landscape design trends
        Educating the consumer in the latest in “Green Building”
        And much, much more…..

    AND, you get to support a great cause while you’re at it!  The Fairfield County Community Foundation initiatives include Improving Urban Education, The Fund for Women and Girls, Enriching Arts & Culture, and Promoting Health and Wellness.  The communities they serve are:  Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Wilton, Weston, Norwalk, Darien and the Greater Bridgeport Area.

    Sessions and tours are scheduled for 10 am, noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the 2012 Design Build Showcase web page. Hope to see you there!

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    Luxury Home Tour at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut
  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…