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  • Enjoy Your Patio Year-Round with an Outdoor Fireplace

    An outdoor fireplace not only adds drama to your outdoor space, but functionality as well.  On those cool summer, spring or fall nights, an outdoor fireplace will throw off warmth that will considerably extend the time you can use your patio.

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    For a smaller backyard, the vertical structure of a chimney will draw the eyes upward expanding the feel of your outdoor area.  A well-designed fireplace becomes an important anchor to the space and beautifully compliments your garden.

    Besides the warmth that emanates from a fireplace, it also naturally throws off wonderful mood lighting.  Even on a cooler or cold evening, the warm glow from outdoors can be an inviting backdrop when entertaining indoors.

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    And, of course, by adding comfy chairs and plush, soft pillows around the fireplace, you may never want to step inside again!  You have now beautifully and seamlessly extended your living space to the outdoors.

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    If you are looking for personalized home design ideas or seeking a luxury home renovation expert in Fairfield County, contact us at 203-762-0550 or visit the Country Club Homes, Inc. website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…