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  • Color Lovers Rejoice! Celebrating Unconventional Hues for Christmas

    Red and green, the colors of holly berries and evergreens, are the expected hues for Christmas decorations since at least the Victorian era. And there’s comfort to be found in tradition, especially around the holidays. But if you’re yearning to try something new for your Christmas decor, there are several ways to experiment!

     

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    Navy, white, and silver together are a crisp alternative color palette that will complement the interior of a traditional home while bringing a fresh interpretation. Any shade of blue paired with white and sparkle infuses your home with the sense of a “winter wonderland.”

     

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    In a more modern living environment, an all white color palette is a creative choice. All white decorations make your home feel simple, fresh, and clean. With just a little sparkle, an all white color scheme is elegant and artistic.

    Decorations inspired by nature give your home an organic feeling that evokes a warm hominess. Choose brown-hued and wood ornaments for your green tree and incorporate natural textures and found objects in your decorations such as burlap, pinecones, flowers, and branches.

     

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    There are many more combinations to choose from when you decide to try something new for the holidays. The key to approaching any color palette is giving yourself space and time to experiment and make adjustments, with the emphasis on enjoying the experience! Here’s a fabulous unconventional color theme decorated by Bunny Williams: My Holiday Table with Bunny Williams.

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…