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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.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…