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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.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…