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  • Design Qualities of an Authentic Cape Cod Home

    Are you a connoisseur of New England architectural styles? If you are, you will know the most popular styles are a blend Country Club Homes Authentic New England Cape Cod Homes of the colonial styles replicated from British residential architecture of the period, modified to adapt to the more harsh New England winters. The half-timbered cottage from 17th century England evolved into the one to one and a half storied Cape Cod house of Massachusetts. What are some of the design qualities of the authentic Cape Cod home?

    Floor Plan: The simple and symmetrically arranged spaces on the interior of a Cape Cod house are noted for the use of wood molding throughout; including maple or oak crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting, and cabinetry painted white to brighten the interior.

    Steep Roof: One of the most distinctive qualities of the New England Cape Cod style is the steep roof line, existing for the purpose of shedding snow quickly and efficiently before it accumulates and creates a heavy load of snow on the roof.

    Other characteristics of the steep Cape Cod roof are the small overhang, symmetrical gabled dormers, shake or shingle roofing materials and a large central chimney on axis with the front door. An alternative chimney arrangement places either two or four matching chimneys on the outside walls.

    Exterior Detailing: While Cape Cod homes with a brick exterior can be found, the Cape Cod home was usually clad in horizontally-hung wide wood clapboard or wood shingles. Symmetrically located windows are normally double-hung, sometimes with working wooden.

    Country Club Homes Authentic New England Cape Cod Homes
    This New England home designed by Country Club Homes has many authentic Cape Cod features.

    As a New England resident living in Fairfield County, CT, what are some of the design qualities of an authentic Cape Cod home that you especially enjoy? The modern Cape Cod has many similarities with the original, such as a full second floor added to accommodate a large family.

    Are you planning to build a custom new home and considering building an authentic Cape Cod? Contact Country Club Homes for more information by telephone at 203-762-0550; or online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

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  • Classic Holiday Lighting Tips for your Home

    What do your holiday decorations say about you? Is your personal style classic and understated, or flashy and vibrant? When it comes to decorating your home for the holidays, there are many possibilities for expressing your unique flair. Everyone does their holiday decoration differently. What about edible decor, like gingerbread men, candy canes, and strings…

  • Does Your Fairfield County Home Need a Dramatic Indoor Pool and Rec. Room?

    Let’s face it. The New England winters can be long and relentless. You want to enjoy a swimming pool year-round in the privacy of your  home. Building an indoor pool will enable you to bring some of nature inside.  Why not create the perfect indoor oasis and take the beauty of your custom built home…

  • Popular Interior Design Styles for the Connecticut Kitchen

    How many times have you entertained guests in your home and asked the question “Why are we always congregated in the kitchen?” Time and time again, we end up gathering in the kitchen. So why not design your dream kitchen to accommodate these special times with friends and family? Today we will show you a…

  • Luxury Living Room Photos from Country Club Homes

    What does the term living room mean in your family? Growing up, the living room was the place we congregated anytime we were doing something together. Many of our homes had centrally located living rooms with a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and an entertainment center including a television and ‘stereo system’. The concept of the living…