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  • A Pool for Your Fairfield County Home… Why Not?

    Image via Country Club Homes
    Image via Country Club Homes

    Having a swimming pool in your backyard might seem like a luxury to some – and it is. Although your very own swimming pool can add tons of visual appeal to your outdoor space, it actually goes a lot deeper than that.

    Pools are a beneficial addition to any Fairfield County home for a number of reasons:

    1. With spring here and summer just weeks away, a pool is the perfect setting for barbecues, birthday parties and neighborhood gatherings.
    2. You can’t forget about the health benefits of having a pool. Swimming is a fun and healthy way to stay fit and active for the entire family!
    3. Since families are increasingly looking for more ways to spend time at home, a swimming pool – complete with a well-designed outdoor space – is ideal for spending quality time without having to leave the house.
    4. Relaxation is also another benefit of having a swimming pool right outside your back door. Who needs a spa or a tanning bed when you can lay out by the pool whenever you feel like it?

    Pools are nice to have, but they come with a lot of responsibility. We strongly suggest having a surrounding fence with a lock added as an extra safety precaution to keep kids and pets from wandering to the water unsupervised. Regular maintenance of a swimming pool is also key, which is conveniently offered through our TotalCare program.

    For more information on designing or building a custom pool in the backyard of your Fairfield County home, contact Country Club Homes Inc. at 203-762-0550 or visit our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • 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…