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  • 3 Popular New England Architectural Styles

    The quintessential charm of a classic New England home never loses its appeal.  Traditional New England home styles still appeal to today’s homeowners. We are still trying to capture the warmth and elegance of this popular architectural style. Today we want to introduce you to three of these popular New England architectural styles.

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    Country Club Homes Portfolio Interiors Wilton C T

    Colonial Period- Dating back from a period roughly in 1600 through the early 19th century, this period is marked by a focus on symmetry and is rich in embellishments. These homes often contain steep roofs, central chimneys and leaded glass windows.

    Greek Revival- The demand for Greek furniture and design started at the beginning of the 19th century. Characteristics of this style include low pitched roofs, elaborate cornices, classic columns, large windows and doors, and exterior frieze work.

    Victorian Style- The Victorian style is easiest for most people to recognize and is still very popular in America and England.  The elaborate Victorian style is characterized by patterned shingles, spindles and curved towers. There are many variations on the basic style, within this category.

    Would you like to incorporate any of these New England architectural styles into your new home construction or home remodeling project? If you do, please contact the experts at Country Club Homes and make your dream a reality. We are an award-winning Fairfield County, CT custom luxury home builder, serving area residents since 1955. For more design ideas check out The Country Club Homes Portfolio or visit us online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

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  • Add a Highly Functional Garage to Your Custom Home

    Don’t overlook the garage when designing and building your custom home in Fairfield County. Even though the garage isn’t a living space, it is an area of your home where organization and durable storage solutions are essential. Traditional Exterior by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Be practical: The garage isn’t just about aesthetics —…

  • Add Hot Tubs to Your Custom New England Home

    Have you considered installing a hot tub in your custom New England home? Hot tubs have long been a staple of luxurious living, because they offer a place to relax and unwind. Today, hot tubs have become a hot new home design trend! There are many innovative ways to incorporate a hot tub into a luxury…

  • Use the Views From Your Waterfront New England Home to Inspire Good Design

    A waterfront New England home is a special place that offers plenty of decorating inspiration. Get creative with your design and create a home that is truly inspired by its ocean view! It can be expertly designed to take advantage of the views, reflect the beauty of the sea, and meet your family’s unique needs….

  • Choosing Between Symmetrical and Asymmetrical

    Designing and building a custom home entails many decisions you’ve likely never considered. One of these design decisions involves whether you want your home to feature symmetrical or asymmetrical exterior home design. Each of these design styles offers a unique look and appeals to different homeowners. Symmetrical  Symmetrical home exteriors tend to favor simpler design styles such…