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  • 4 Traditional Touches to Finish Your Home Design

    Do you love traditional design? Are you drawn to homes that highlight classic beauty and timeless architecture? Integrating a traditional design style into your home’s remodeling project will convey a modern approach to historic forms and features.

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    Undeniable hallmarks of traditional design include:

    • Classic millwork: A traditional home often features crown moldings, chair rail, and trim that are classically beautiful and enhance the home’s overall design style.
    • Intricate tile and wood floor patterns:  Alternating wood types or finishes can create unique patterns that really add to the beauty of a home.  Tile patterns follow the same idea, though there are vastly more options.
    • Wood paneling: Beveled Wood paneling adds warmth to a room and provides a strong backdrop for artwork or traditional furnishings.
    • Columns: Undeniably traditional, columns are a staple of the design style and can be effectively used either in interior or exterior home design.

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    Traditional Dining Room by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz
    Are you interested in learning more about custom homes in Fairfield County? Contact our professionals online at Country Club Homes today.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • 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…