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  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter months:

    Traditional Farm House with covered entrance - a cold climate home design Idea
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    • Covered entrances: Porticos or porches at your home’s entrances make coming and going safer, more convenient, and more welcoming for visitors.
    • A snow melting system: Reduce your time shoveling snow by installing a snow melting system under your home’s sidewalks, parking areas and driveway.
    Cold Climate Home Design Ideas: radiant sidewalk
    Christopher Porter
    • Radiant heating systems: Installed under the floor, a radiant heating system is an efficient way to provide additional heat to your home and will bring you wonderful comfort all season.
    • South facing windows: Positioned to take advantage of the most light, south facing windows bring warmth to your home each day by maximizing available winter rays.

     

    Cold Climate Home Design Ideas: South facing windows
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    Interested in learning more about radiant heat, check out some of our previous posts: Radiant Heat

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

     

  • Make it Crafty: A Custom Craft Room in Your Home

    Whether you’re creating paper pumpkins and bats for a Halloween party this weekend or daydreaming about crafting in a dedicated space throughout the year, here are some tips for creating the perfect craft room in your home. Plan Your Space: Your craft room should be designed to accommodate the tasks you will spend the most…

  • Green & Energy Efficient Building

    There are a myriad of decisions to make when deciding on “green” products and systems for your home. For some, it means taking advantage of everything out there, and making sure that the process has been coordinated to result in the best end product with the smallest footprint on our planet. For others, it may…

  • Sweet Dreams: Elements of a Restful Master Bedroom

    A bedroom that invites peaceful relaxation creates a better quality of life. A good night’s sleep promotes mental and physical health. Keep the following in mind when considering your bedroom remodel and sweet dreams will be yours!   Color: Warm earth tones such as coppers, creams and tans are best for creating a cozy atmosphere. Soft,…

  • Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Powder Room Reflections

    In a small space like a powder room, the mirror makes a strong impression. This important design element is often the first thing and the last thing a visitor sees. The right mirror can make your powder room feel larger and establish a stylish focal point in the room.   Get creative and experiment with…