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  • A Private Sauna Provides the Ultimate Home Getaway

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    Whether you install a pre-made sauna or choose to have Country Club Homes create a custom sauna for you, this addition can help transform your home into a private retreat. When you add a sauna to your home there are several important factors to consider:

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    • Materials   Cedar is the classic choice for a sauna because of its lovely scent, durability, and the fact it doesn’t absorb the excess heat. Other soft wood varieties, such as hemlock and spruce, can also be used. Choose concrete, tile, or other durable floor coverings to prevent microbe growth.
    • Location   Most saunas are located inside a house, but you may choose to add one outdoors if you have limited interior space or you want to maximize the beauty of an outdoor space.
    • Heat Source   Traditionally, saunas use a wood burning or electric heat source to heat the air to between 160 and 190 degrees. A newer option is an infrared sauna that bypasses the air and conveys heat directly to the body.

    If you would like more information about adding a sauna, or about custom homes in Fairfield County contact us at 203-762-0550 or visit us online at the Country Club Homes, Inc website.

  • Lush Garden Features for New England Homes

    As warmer weather and longer days head our way we can anticipate more time relaxing in our New England gardens. To fully enjoy your space, give special attention to your garden design this season with new features that nurture the natural beauty of the outdoors. A fountain is a classic and serene focal point for…

  • Vessel Sinks Make a Splash in Luxurious Bathrooms

    While today they are seen as an ultra-modern addition to your bathroom, vessel sinks are actually based on the centuries-old washbasin design in use before running water was commonly available. There’s nothing like a vessel sink to make a dramatic impression in your bathroom.

  • Home Style of the Month: Cape Cod

    The quintessential American home, the Cape Cod style communicates what most of us think of when we envision a row of homes in small town U.S.A. with front yards and white picket fences. The style actually came over from England with the first settlers who modified the design of their homeland’s modest thatched cottages to…

  • Daydream About Relaxing Porch Style

    Naturally conjuring a feeling of welcoming ease and comfortable leisure, a front porch connects your indoor space with your outdoor space, expanding your home for entertaining and relaxing. When you’re planning a front porch design, imagine ways you will use the space, during which seasons of the year, and how the design will integrate with…