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  • Fairfield County 2012 Design Build Luxury Home Showcase

    Country Club Homes Fairfield County Community Foundation Connecticut luxury custom home builder Whether you are thinking about building a new custom home, or planning an addition to your Fairfield County, Connecticut residence, don’t miss the upcoming 2012 Design Build Showcase in New Canaan, CT.

    You can actually tour a gorgeous new Fairfield County luxury home showcasing the latest home design and technology trends; and at the same time support a great cause, the Fairfield County Community Foundation.

    The Design Build Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut. Tickets are available at a cost of $35 per person and must be purchased in advance. Here are a few highlights about things you will learn at the Design Build Showcase, directly from industry experts:

    New Building Products Learn about new building products and technology systems such as window and door systems, home insulation, and audio/video home automation systems.

     Smith Ridge, New Canaan CT - Pool ViewGorgeous Fairfield County Outdoor Living Outdoor living and landscaping trends including elegant outdoor entertainment, expert site planning, and the latest in landscaping and swimming pool design.

    Interior Design and Product Trends Interior design and new product trends in kitchen and bath design, energy efficient high end home appliances, countertop materials and styles, and decorative painting techniques.

    Green Building Strategies Learn about applying green building concepts to custom home design such as new geothermal, energy efficient HVAC, and passive solar technologies.

    Attendance at the Showcase will enable you to learn about all of this, AND contribute to The Fairfield County Community Foundation initiatives which support Improving Urban Education, The Fund for Women and Girls, Enriching Arts & Culture, and Promoting Health and Wellness.  The communities served by these organizations include Danbury, Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Wilton, Weston, Norwalk, Darien and the Greater Bridgeport Area.

    Before you begin plans on a renovation or custom new home, come see the possibilities at the 2012 Design Build Showcase in New Canaan, CT. Sessions and tours of the 731 Smith Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut home are scheduled for 10 am, noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the 2012 Design Build Showcase web page. The luxury home Fairfield County 2012 Design Build Showcase is a great opportunity you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!

    Images Courtesy of Country Club Homes, Inc.

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