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  • Add a Chemical-Free Swimming Pool to Your New England Home

    Many homeowners love the thought of a backyard pool but aren’t as keen on the chemicals traditional pools require. An alternative to using these chemicals is to install a natural swimming pool.
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    Traditional Pool by Portland Maine Pools & Spas Robins Nest Aquatics via Houzz
    A natural swimming pool utilizes a carefully designed wetland of gravel and aquatic plants to filter the area in a regeneration zone. The depth and size of this specially designed zone is determined by the overall volume of water that must be cleaned. The planted regeneration zone is shallower than the swimming area and the clean water naturally flows down to the swimming zone. A natural swimming pool promotes a healthy backyard by creating a unique ecosystem and habitat where plants and animals naturally thrive.

    There are many different design options for a natural swimming pool. Some pools are surrounded by wood or tile decking, others have a sloping entry from the yard, and homeowners can choose to surround the pool with natural-looking landscaping. The style of natural swimming pool you choose is determined by your available space, materials you select, and the overall design of the yard.
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    Contemporary Pool by King City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc. via Houzz
    Contact our team of professionals at Country Club Homes to learn more about green home building trends and projects.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • A Sunroom For All The Seasons

    A four-season sunroom connects your home to nature 365 days a year with a versatility that engages the whole family. Nurturing tender green plants in the midst of winter or staying cool inside while enjoying a bright summer day, a sunroom gives you a wonderful sense of freedom and expansion. Live with More Natural Light:…

  • Gather Here: Ideas for Your Kitchen Island

    A central island, a familiar element in today’s kitchens, is a place to prepare and cook food, eat casual family meals, and gather while entertaining. Depending on which of these activities is most important to you, your kitchen island can be designed in a myriad of functional and stylish ways. The basic structure of most…

  • Spring: Brighten Your Home with Floral Wallpaper

    Walls covered in lush greenery and flowers make us feel closer to spring no matter the date or the weather. Wallpaper continues to evolve for the modern home with designs that work for every décor from traditional to contemporary. The latest patterns update the classic floral wallpaper you remember from Grandma’s house by using unexpected…

  • Ease the Chill: Steam Showers

    A steam shower in your master bathroom is a luxury to be enjoyed every day, particularly during the chilly winter months. After a long day in the icy cold, basking in a warm and steamy shower is a comforting pleasure that relaxes your body and restores your spirit. Steam showers have numerous health and wellness…