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  • Bring Touches of the Italian Renaissance to Your Traditional New England Home

    The classic Italianate home design style weaves elements of the Italian Renaissance into modern homes and features exterior elements that make homes stand out. Elements of this design style can also be integrated into a traditional New England home to reflect your personal style and enhance your home’s best features. The most classic Italianate architectural details include:

      • Exquisite Exteriors – Elements such as flat or low pitched roofs, quoins, cupolas, and corbels all contribute to the classic look of an Italianate style home. Many Italianate homes in the United States also boast an attached signorial tower.


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      • Balconies – Many homes have balconies with wrought iron balustrades or railings reminiscent of the Renaissance era. Retrofitting your existing balcony with wrought iron elements is a simple way to bring elements of the Italianate design style to your home.


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    • Detailed Windows and Doors – These homes’ doors and windows are fanciful and well-detailed. Windows are often arched, pedimented, or boast angled features. Doors are pedimented or glazed and may include a triangular shaped gable.


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    If you are searching for innovative home design ideas contact our team at Country Club Homes today. We can help you determine which ideas would work best in your home.  Call us 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…