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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
    The professionals at Country Club Homes are experts on creating a beautiful home exterior. To learn more contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Construction Prices Continue to Rise as the Demand for New Construction Expands

    While the real estate market is still somewhat mired in a recession, there are definite signs of life. Over the last 22 months, housing builds have slowly crept upward every month. This means that the materials and, more importantly, the skilled labor needed to build these homes has become increasingly less available. As with any…

  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options? Here are your choices: Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They…

  • Add a Bedroom Walkout to Your Master Suite

    While having a fabulous master bedroom can be luxurious all by itself, adding its own access to an outdoor retreat can enhance the space. We think that adding a doorway leading out to a private, fantastic view can add value and personality to a home. Having an escape directly connecting to the bedroom is unexpected…

  • Choose the Right Fireplace Material to Make a Statement in Your Home

    A fireplace is a must in most New England homes. It provides warmth in the winter, serves as a design focal point and can anchor a room. Choosing the right material for the fireplace in your home is essential to ensure it matches both the home’s architecture and your personal design style. There are many…