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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
    Country Club Homes, Inc.
    • 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
    Green Passive Solar Magazine

    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.

     

  • One Kitchen, Two Islands: A Unique Idea for Your Fairfield County Home

    The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, and for obvious reasons. This is where we eat, drink and be merry! We probably all have fond memories of being in the kitchen as a child. The aroma of lasagna baking in the oven, or the sweet smell of fresh homemade apple pie –…

  • Stone Exteriors are Great for Your Fairfield County Home

    When you’re building a home, you have a multitude of choices for its exterior material. You want the home’s exterior to reflect your style and the overall design of the home. Have you considered a stone exterior? Stone exteriors have numerous advantages, including their: Appearance:  Stone is a beautiful building material and is available in…

  • Hot Firepits for Cold Days and Nights in Fairfield County

    A cold night often encourages homeowners to get cozy and curl up next to the fireplace to warm up and relax. Have you ever considered taking this rejuvenation outdoors? A firepit is a great way to upgrade your home’s exterior while warming up on a cold Connecticut day. A firepit will: Increase the use of…

  • Ideas for a Dreamy (and Organized) Walk-In Closet

    Picture it. You walk into your closet, turn on the light, and are greeted with a carefully planned and completely organized space. Every sweater, shoe, and suit has its own perfect spot and the closet is an oasis of calm. Fantasy? Maybe. Your future reality? Definitely. You can upgrade and organize your closet by: Creating…