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  • A Fabulous Foyer for the Holidays

    With Christmas just hours away, holiday guests will soon be arriving at your doorstep. Your foyer is the first impression your visitors will have of your home. Here are some ideas for creating a stylish and inviting foyer for the holidays:

    Natural Winter Greenery
    Fresh amaryllis bouquets, magnolia leaves and pine garlands are just some of the elements that make a lovely natural way to decorate your foyer for the holidays. Skip any artificial scents or strongly perfumed candles; the inherent fragrance of winter flowers and greenery immediately evokes the spirit of the holidays.

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    Tie it with a Bow
    Dress up your decorations with a colorful velvet or metallic satin ribbon to add an extra touch of festivity. Ribbons and bows make elements of your home feel like a beautiful gift

    A noble fir is an immediate presence inside this grand entry. Exquisite garland graces the banister.
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    Sparkling Light
    Almost nothing influences an atmosphere more dramatically than lighting. Integrating twinkling strands of Christmas lights in your existing décor is a good place to start but don’t forget other sources of light and its reflection such as lanterns, candles, mirrors and anything with a little sparkle and glitter.

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    For more holiday decorating tips, check out our post: Color Lovers Rejoice! Celebrating Unconventional Hues for Christmas.

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at https://aqi.nnh.mybluehost.me/website_2fce611a to learn more about our work.

     

  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…