Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Create a Welcoming and Stylish Entryway for Your Holiday Guests

    For some people, their foyer design may be the most important part of their home design.  The foyer represents the homeowner’s welcoming personality to their guests and visitors.  The foyer is the first place people see when entering the home, so the design should give a good impression.

    Custom Foyers in Connecticut
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    Custom Entryways in Fairfield County
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    The features that you may want to focus on in your foyer should include:

    • Lighting – A stunning or unique chandelier; perhaps interesting uplighting; sconces or focal point lighting
    • Flooring – Warm wood flooring laid in an eye-catching pattern or use decorative stone flooring
    • Ceiling – A coffered or beamed ceiling; a uniquely painted ceiling; or interesting layered crown moulding
    • Paneling – Custom wood paneling on the walls, whether at chairrail height or all the way up to the ceiling; painted white or a warm color or even in a rich, stained wood
    • Custom Front Door – Take the time to pick out a door that suits your home.  Is it painted or is it stained; does it have sidelites or a lovely transom overhead.  Does it have a nice, heavy feel to it?  And, don’t forget the hardware (doorknob and hinges)  and its finish as they can set the door apart from others.
    • Staircase – Beautiful railings, interesting spindles and stained wood treads that may or may not have a carpet runner.  Add unusual details that make your staircase unique and special.
    Country Club Homes Custom Foyer
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    Custom Foyer Designs
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    Welcoming Entryway
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    With these features in your foyer,  holiday decorating will only add to the warmth that you and your guests will enjoy.

    Call 203-762-0550 or  contact Country Club Homes online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com for additional home design ideas for your new home creation or existing home renovation project. We also invite you to visit our portfolio for examples of our work.

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    Short days in winter mean that natural sunlight is at a premium during the cold season. However, you can combat the darkness by finding creative and beautiful ways to illuminate your living room. Consider enhancing the lighting in your living room by adding: Ambient lighting. Chandeliers, overhead lighting, and wall fixtures can provide a soft ambient…

  • Consider Using Mechanical Ventilation for Cleaner Air in Your Home

    Mechanical ventilation offers homeowners technology that provides high quality indoor air, increases energy efficiency, decreases airborne pollutants, and reduces the likelihood of respiratory problems. A residential mechanical ventilation system will also extract stale air, recover heat using a heat exchange core, and transfer this recovered heat to the fresh incoming air. Homeowners often have a lot…

  • Things to Consider Before Removing a Wall in Your Home

    When you undertake a home renovation project you may discover that the home’s layout needs to be altered to meet your design goals. Removing a wall in your home may open up the layout and allow for more space but should be done carefully to avoid extensive damage. Removing a wall should involve careful consideration, including: Your…

  • Choose the Perfect Flooring for Your Custom Home

    The floor of any room in a house serves as the baseline for any décor, and choosing the right type of floor is essential for creating the look that you want. Here are a few tips to get you started on this important task: Wood Floors Add Charm – Wood floors run the gamut from rustic…