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  • An Innovative Ceiling Finish Can Add Style to Your Home

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    While an ordinary ceiling will often go unnoticed, a stylish one will provide an aesthetic appeal, and complement the entire decor of a room.  Here are some innovative suggestions for adding some interest to your ceilings:

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    Gable Vault – A gable vault is a ceiling that is left somewhat exposed, which produces some dramatic results. In particular, the wooden beams can be finished, stained and a stippled plaster look applied to the area in between.

    Tray Ceiling – Similar to a gable vault but with a more finished look, a tray ceiling adds height to a room and is often used to break up a large space into discrete areas.

    Coffered Ceiling – For tall rooms that need to be made cozier, coffers offer an excellent option. They add visual interest to an otherwise flat surface, and can be finished in a variety of styles to reinforce the décor of the room.

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    For more information on this and other topics about custom homes in Fairfield County, please contact us at Country Club Homes. We can be found online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or you can reach us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • 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…