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Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…
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Subtle Ways to Enhance the Luxury in Your home

When you think of luxury home design what comes to mind? Large rooms? Ornate details? These certainly convey a sense of luxury but many times luxurious features can be built into your home in subtle ways. We pride ourselves on adding features to our custom homes that may go unrecognized but can make a huge difference in our clients' daily…
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Key Design Elements for Cold-Climate Homes

[caption id="attachment_2934" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Source: morguefile.com[/caption] We still have several months of winter ahead of us, and this season is already headed for the record books. Deep snow, blowing winds and frigid temperatures are common in Connecticut. When designing our customers' new homes, we take special care to plan for the worst possible winter weather. As…
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How the Winners of Best in American Living Reflect Current Design Values

The National Association of Home Builders recently recognized builders from across the country that stood out in innovation and home design trends. The award winning projects give us a glimpse into what is on the horizon for construction and remodeling trends. Common ideas represented in the honored projects include: Spa-like bathrooms Centered bathtubs, radiant floor…
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