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  • A New Outlook: Window Styles

    Thoughtful window design and placement emphasizes a sense of style in your whole home remodel and dramatically affects the look and feel of your space. Windows can create a deeper connection to surrounding nature by framing views and bringing natural light and circulation into your home. Here’s a look at some of today’s most popular window styles:

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    Floor to ceiling windows: These windows offer the advantage of abundant natural light. If your home has a beautiful view, floor to ceiling windows make the view an integral part of your home environment.

    Ribbon windows: These long and narrow windows were first introduced by Modernist architect Le Corbusier as a way to bring equal distribution of light to a space. They are generally at eye level and bring graphic definition to a room.

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    Bay windows: Bay windows, often seen in breakfast rooms, living rooms and bedrooms, reach out into the world to bring more light and views to your space. They are composed of three windows connected at angles to each other, with a nook for a ledge or window seat.

    Double-Hung windows are a traditional style with two vertical sliding sashes and can be opened from either top or bottom. Casement windows are hinged on the side and opened with a crank. French casement windows feature two windows that open outward using a crank handle.

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    Whatever window style you’re drawn to, it’s important to consider the original architecture of your home along with the modern technology that has improved energy saving features of windows in recent years and find the ideal balance.

    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 countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

     

  • Tips When Hiring A Builder

    Whether a project is large or small, short-term or long, there are a few steps that should be taken before hiring your Builder. Investing a little extra time before the project starts can save you lots of headaches and expense down the road. There are five principle areas to look into before you make the…

  • August New England Home Style of the Month: Italianate

    The Italianate architectural style began in England in the early 1800’s as a reaction to the formal architectural styles of the 1700’s. It was inspired by rural Italian farmhouses that featured classic masonry techniques, square towers, and informal details. This style spread to the United States by the 1830’s and was popular throughout our growing…

  • Kitchen Cabinet Trends to Incorporate in Your New England Home

    Cabinetry is one of the most prominent parts of a kitchen and it should be designed with both form and function in mind. Your cabinets should look great while meeting all of your practical storage needs. Our favorite trends to incorporate in your New England kitchen include: Charging cabinets – Today’s homeowners likely have multiple mobile devices that…

  • You Can Expect More From Your Deck Design

    During the last two decades the residential deck has undergone an amazing transformation. What used to be a simple wooden structure has become an extension of a home’s living spaces, featuring elements such as outdoor kitchens, tiered levels, and exquisite decorating. At Country Club Homes we understand the evolving influence of deck design and always begin the…