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

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    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.

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    There are many popular choices for fireplace materials.

    • New England Field Stone is gathered from farms and fields located throughout New England.  When using a natural product that has been aged and weathered, it can only enhance the structure it adorns.  With its many natural colors, it blends well with any décor, whether it be modern or traditional.
    • Limestone fireplaces can be a stunning focal point to any room.  The stone is fairly inexpensive and is extremely durable.  It can be easily cut to the size and shape needed.  Limestone is a rather soft and porous material, so care is needed to prevent stains.  Also, certain preventions are needed to hinder the limestone from cracking from the heat of a real fire.  Applying a liquid sealant to the material during construction may stop this from happening.
    • Marble Slabs are a common way to add sophistication and beauty to fireplaces.  It is more expensive than other material such as brick, stone or concrete.  One advantage to a marble hearth is the fact that it is heat resistant.
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    To learn more home remodeling tips, or to inquire about a custom designed home in New England, contact the professionals with Country Club Homes, Inc. We are proud to serve the custom home needs of Connecticut and the surrounding area.

  • Enjoy the Tiny Home Trend by Adding an Impressive Guest House

    Tiny houses, which pack all of the essentials for living into remarkably small spaces, are somewhat of a phenomenon in the architectural design world right now. By using the exceptional organization techniques and multi-functional layout ideas used in these tiny houses, you can create an impressive guesthouse in a lot less space than you’d expect….

  • House Materials Known for Their Durability

    If you are taking the time and effort to have your home renovated, you want to make sure the results are long-lasting. At Country Club Homes, we emphasize using the most durable materials. Here is a look at four materials that we love using in our projects because they stay looking great for decades with…

  • Inspiring Water Features to Transform Your Yard

    Water adds a soothing quality to any backyard, transforming it from an ordinary space into one that evokes peacefulness and relaxation. At Country Club Homes, we’ve seen many different water features, and the following are some of the best ones that we recommend placing in your own backyard: Traditional Pool via Houzz Rustic Rock Waterfalls We…

  • Stacked Stone Character for Your Home Interior

    Stacked stone is not just for exteriors. This natural and durable material can be used throughout the home to add a traditional, inviting character to your space. Here is a look at few ways we recommend using stacked stone throughout your interior construction: Stacked stone walls set a mood of relaxation and rustic comfort in…