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  • Designer Technology Opens Up New Options for Home Design

    Today’s home technology is advancing rapidly both in design and style. Gone are the days of bulky technology or incompatible components. Technology and design have begun working together to have a positive impact on a homeowner’s daily life.

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    Homeowners now have access to a wide variety of technological advances in home design, including:

    • Automation: Faucets, entertainment components, and security systems are just a few of the many home features that are becoming more and more automated. A few small automation updates can make a big difference in your home.
    • Lighting: LED lighting has received an upgrade. Light bulbs controlled by a smart phone app, color changing bulbs, and LED strips designed for easy installation are popular examples of advancing light technology.
    • Home comfort: Programmable thermostats are becoming even smarter. Smart comfort systems, such as the Nest, know when you are at home, can adapt to your living patterns, and adjust based on your personal preferences.

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    Country Club Homes is your resource for new home design trends. Contact us today to learn more about how designer technology can be integrated into your new home.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit our website.

  • 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…