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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.

  • Is an Attic Bedroom Right For Your Home?

    Many homeowners, in the quest to find more room for their family, turn to the otherwise ignored attic. It’s not a bad idea as the space is already available, can be insulated easily and makes for a private yet accessible bedroom. Here are a few things to know when considering an attic bedroom renovation. Source: Country Club…

  • Save Money on Your Heating and Cooling with Emme

    There are many factors that go into building an energy-efficient home, and one of the most important decisions is the choice of heating and cooling equipment. Programmable thermostats, controllable ducts and other innovations have revolutionized climate control.  In particular, the use of zone-controlled systems, like those manufactured by Emme, can save you up to 40% on…

  • Stay Warm and Cozy This Winter with Heated Floors

    Heated floors are such a fabulous addition to any home, especially now that winter is fast approaching. The two most popular methods of installation are electric radiant heat and hydronic heat. Here are some ways to distinguish between these two methods: Electric Radiant Heat This is a less expensive and easier to install version, in…

  • Highlight Your Mantel with Beautiful Holiday Decor

    Fireplace mantels are so versatile. They can easily become a room’s focal point or quietly blend into the surrounding environment. And now that our thoughts have turned to holiday decorating ideas, why not let your fireplace mantel take center stage? A gorgeous mantle constructed from a rough hewn log looks fabulous when topped with natural decorating elements. Arrange white…