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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.

     

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…