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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.

     

  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire…

  • Think Outside the Box Shaped Room and Let in More Light

    In custom home design its important to think outside of the box. We suggest getting creative with room shapes and home layout instead of relying on box-shaped rooms. A simple shift away from the standard square room allows more light to pour into the room and helps create an airy feel. At Country Club Homes we understand…

  • May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

    The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the birth of a nation. Hallmarks of the Federal style include symmetry, balance, and the lack of adornments. There are many classic Federal buildings still in use across the country…

  • Add Layers of Interest to a Large Space With Clever “Mini Rooms”

    One of the hottest trends in home remodeling is creating mini-rooms within larger spaces. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to add a mini-room including privacy, visual interest, and an innovative use of space. If you are interested in a mini-room consider adding it to your: Playroom – Playrooms are all about whimsy and fun and a great way to elevate…