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  • Beautiful Ways to Embrace the Wrap-Around Porch

    A wrap around porch is stately, majestic, and the perfect location for friends and family to gather. If you’re hoping to add a wrap around porch to your custom home in Fairfield County we encourage you to:

    • Consider your view Adding a wrap around porch to your home is an excellent way to maximize your home’s view. This is especially true if the view can be captured from multiple sides of the house because the large porch will allow you to enjoy it from a variety of locations.


    Traditional Porch via Houzz

    • Mix materials A warp around porch is the perfect place to mix materials found in other parts of the home’s design. For example, if you have a stacked stone fireplace inside you can use the same stones in part of the porch’s design to connect the home’s exterior and interior.


    Traditional Exterior by Chatham Architects & Building Designers Siemasko + Verbridge

    • Add architectural details Take advantage of the wrap around porch to add unique details to your home. Consider detailed trim and ornate balusters that will make the porch stand out and become a focal point for your home.


    Beach Style Porch by Portland Architects & Building Designers Whitten Architects
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  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…