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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.

     

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…