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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.

     

  • Key Design Elements for Cold-Climate Homes

    We still have several months of winter ahead of us, and this season is already headed for the record books. Deep snow, blowing winds and frigid temperatures are common in Connecticut. When designing our customers’ new homes, we take special care to plan for the worst possible winter weather. As you work with one of our…

  • Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Home

    Designing and building a new home is an exciting process full of big decisions. Today’s choices will undoubtedly affect tomorrow’s construction, so it is important to avoid common home construction mistakes. The most common mistakes to avoid during your new home design and construction include: Room placement. You deserve a home that is perfectly planned to…

  • Innovative Ways to Hide Your TV

    Your television likely plays a big role in your house; you look forward to sporting events, kids’ shows and favorite evening programs. When the show is over, however, you may want the television set to remain hidden. Here are some unique and stylish ways to disguise a television: Sliding and hiding. Homeowners are finding ways to completely hide a television, and…

  • Key Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone for Your Home

    Home trends come and go but high quality stone remains a standard in custom home designs. You may want to install a custom stone countertop, backsplash, fireplace or shower. Knowing the right questions to ask is essential in choosing the ideal stone for your design needs. Before you choose a stone for your home make…