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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.

  • Build In Shelving Around Your Fireplace

    At Country Club Homes, one of the ways we love helping clients create warmer, more family-friendly spaces is with fireplaces. A beautiful fireplace adds so much to a living room, and when it’s framed with built-in shelves, it really becomes a balanced and functional element of your space. Stained wood shelving creates a natural, rustic appearance. We…

  • Incorporating the Barn Door Trend in Your Home Construction

    Barn doors are not just for the outdoors anymore; the trend for using barn doors for interior spaces has been catching on around the nation.  They bring the convenience and space-saving benefits of sliding doors with a rustic character that’s nigh-irresistible.  Here are a few ways to consider integrating barn doors into your home. A large…

  • The Perfect Home Office Requires Careful Planning

    When you’re in your home office, you need to be able to focus and stay on task. The right design can evoke feelings of dedication and resolve while also offering the privacy you need to work effectively. We recommend keeping these home planning tips in mind when designing your home office. They’ll ensure that everything fits…

  • Why You Should Consider Mezzanines for Your Custom Home

    Wide, open spaces can make your home feel more luxurious, bright and airy. You don’t need to necessarily add square footage to make your home feel more open, either. Just look up — all of that vertical space can be honored and enjoyed by adding a mezzanine to your home design. Here’s a look at…