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  • Architecture that Lets the Light In

    Increasing the natural light in your home has many benefits from physical and psychological well-being to practical and earth-friendly building. Homes designed to maximize daylight help to balance our bodily rhythms and conserve natural resources. Well lit rooms are perceived as more appealing than dim ones and truly stunning custom homes make light a top priority in their architecture and design.

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    Home Decor

    Where your home is located is an essential factor in planning architecture and design for light. A room that faces east will feel warm in the morning and cool in the evening, while the opposite is true in a room oriented to the west. North facing rooms need special attention to feel inviting. Open layouts that include a direct line of sight from the front room to the rear of the home will optimize natural light.

    Architecture that Lets the Light In - foyer with two story windows
    Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Clerestory (pronounced “clear story”) windows are a classic architectural element that let light flood the interior. Roof lights in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles bring the openness and freedom of the sky into your home and can have a significantly stronger effect on light than traditional windows. French doors and sliding glass doors are options that emphasize light and a connection to natural surroundings. A carefully planned combination of several of these elements is ideal; rooms that are lit from a variety of sources will feel especially open and comfortable.

    Family-Room with french doors
    Meadow Bank Designs – Curwen Residence

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

     

  • Stay Up to Date with These Traditional Bathroom Accessory Trends

    There has been a shift toward the traditional in bathroom design trends of late. Bathrooms in many Connecticut homes are being renovated and transformed into Victorian-style baths, which feature some of the elegance and simplicity of a revolutionary era. Using classic white as the foundation, these traditional bathrooms appear spacious, no matter the actual size…

  • Embracing the Elegance of White Kitchen Design

    Kitchen design trends come and go, but one that hasn’t gone out of style is that of the classic white or ivory design scheme. Whether you are looking for a full remodel or just a few adjustments, the simple elegance of a white kitchen is something to consider for your home in Connecticut. Minimalist Living…

  • The Basics of Green Building

    Many people have become committed to lessening their impact on the environment when building a new home. We at Country Club Homes specialize in guiding you through the process of designing and building your home using the latest environmentally-friendly products and systems. Green home building does not mean you have to give up having a beautiful…

  • Don’t Forget About the Foyer: Design Ideas for the Foyer

    Your foyer is your home’s first chance to stand out and make a lasting impression. Whether it serves as the greeting place to usher your guests into your home or the room where you park your umbrella or drop your keys and mail, it needs personality. Check out  these home design ideasto make your foyer…