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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
  • Enjoy the Quiet and Comfort of Upholstered Walls in Your Custom Home

    Upholstered walls can add beauty, visual interest, and quiet to any room. Although they may seem extravagant they are a great way to set your home’s design apart. Upholstered walls will work in any room, are incredibly versatile in their design, and provide a touch of luxury. Traditional Kids by Newport Beach Interior Designers &…

  • Consider an Efficient Gas Fireplace When Planning Your Dream Home

    The cold Connecticut winter is upon us and many homeowners are already enjoying the beauty and comfort of their home’s fireplace. Although wood burning fireplaces provide exceptional ambiance, they can also be a hassle. A gas fireplace is an excellent way to enjoy the beauty and warmth of a fire without all of the work. A…

  • Turn Your Attic Into a Holiday Storage Dream Space

    Many homeowners face a common challenge of having enough storage space for all of their holiday decorations. The decorations look great during the holiday season but then you have to find a place to store them the rest of the year. Transforming your attic space into storage for holiday decorations may be just the solution…

  • The Psychological Reasons We Appreciate Symmetry

    It’s no secret that we’re naturally drawn to a room designed with symmetry in mind. The balance speaks to us and makes the room feel harmonious. But did you know that there are deep psychological reasons our brains are drawn to symmetrical designs? We are drawn to symmetrical designs because they: Feel Natural: Symmetrical designs feel…