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  • Consider an Efficient Gas Fireplace When Planning Your Dream Home

    The cold Connecticut winter is upon us and many homeowners are already enjoying the beauty and comfort of their home’s fireplace. Although wood burning fireplaces provide exceptional ambiance, they can also be a hassle. A gas fireplace is an excellent way to enjoy the beauty and warmth of a fire without all of the work.

    A built-in gas fireplace is a great addition to any home and offers a host of benefits to homeowners. Gas fireplaces are:

      • Efficient: You don’t have to worry about splitting, stacking, seasoning, or hauling logs to feed your fire. A simple flip of a switch and your fire is ready to go!


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      • Low maintenance: Gas fireplaces eliminate the dirt and grime associated with wood burning fireplaces, including cleaning chimneys and bagging ashes.


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    • Easy to use: A gas fireplace can be controlled by a wall thermostat, remote control, or a single wall switch. They allow homeowners to easily adjust the fire to meet their family’s home comfort needs.

    To learn more about custom homes in Fairfield County contact our team at Country Club Homes today!  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…