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  • Current Home Buyer Preferences That Work Well With Traditional Style Homes

    Home design and construction professionals pay particular attention to current trends. They need to know and understand current home buyer preferences, the most sought after amenities, and what upgrades homeowners are looking for in new home construction.

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    Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

    Our design and construction professionals at Country Club Homes understand that not all trends work in a traditional home. However, these three trends can make a traditional home more functional and more luxurious:

    • Kitchen Work Zones: The classic “triangle” work area of a kitchen is on its way out. Instead, new houses offer homeowners a variety of dedicated work zones so multiple cooks can easily work in the kitchen at once.
    • Luxury Bathroom Amenities: Wall-hung floating vanities, jetted showers, and deep soaking tubs are all on-trend in the bathroom. Each of these amenities works well with a traditional design style.
    • Dedicated Laundry Rooms: The days of a small, utilitarian laundry room may be over! Homeowners are now seeking dedicated laundry rooms with plenty of storage, room to fold and sort, and a design style aligned with the rest of the home.

    If you would like more information about custom homes in Fairfield County contact us at Country Club Homes today.

  • More People Sought Custom Homes in 2014

    2014 was a great year for the custom home industry. Recent data collected by the National Association of Home Builders indicates that 2014 saw a 20 percent growth in custom home construction. It is important to acknowledge that this is a small segment of the overall construction industry because it identifies just projects with homes constructed on…

  • Subtle Ways to Enhance the Luxury in Your home

    When you think of luxury home design what comes to mind? Large rooms? Ornate details? These certainly convey a sense of luxury but many times luxurious features can be built into your home in subtle ways. We pride ourselves on adding features to our custom homes that may go unrecognized but can make a huge difference in our clients’ daily…

  • Architectural Features to Consider for a Beautiful Nautical Kitchen

    Nautical inspired home design has been a part of traditional New England homes for years. Subtle references to the sea help create a look that is classic while also feeling fresh and new. If you’re hoping to create a nautical inspired kitchen during your home remodeling project consider adding the following: Circular windows Installing a single circular…

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Georgian

    Classic Georgian architecture was prevalent throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States in the mid-1700’s. These homes were known for a classic roof line, traditional proportions, and attention to symmetrical detail. Many traditional Georgian homes featured a brick exterior, an abundance of windows, and decorative elements such as pediments over the windows and elaborate…