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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.


    Transitional Bathroom by Gaithersburg Interior Designers & Decorators Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

    • 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.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…