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

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    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.

  • 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…