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  • Get Inspired by Unique Pools This Summer When Planning Your Custom Home

    Swimming pools don’t have to be squares or rectangles. The most interesting ones not only offer a place to relax, but also serve as exciting decor elements that enhance the look of your entire yard. Keep these pool design ideas in mind as you plan your new dream home layout.

    • A lounge area, immersed in the pool, can be an excellent place to relax. Outfit it with “stepping stones” or ledges to sit for easy access.

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    Traditional Pool by Vaughan Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers D.A Gracey & Associates Ltd. via Houzz

    • Do you love music? One home owner designed a pool in the shape of a guitar, complete with strings painted on the bottom of the pool. When lit up at night, it presents a fantastic sight.  Don’t feel confined to the conventional pool shapes; you can have yours make a unique statement.

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    Eclectic Pool by Mahwah Pools & Spas Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools via Houzz

    • Bring the natural beauty of waterfalls into your own pool.  Create a cascade of water, which thunders into a lower portion of your pool.

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    Rustic Pool by Edmond Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. via Houzz

    • A pool that is surrounded with natural rocks will make you feel like you’re taking a dip in a secluded pond rather than in a suburban backyard.

    Is a bright and sparkling pool a part of your dream home plan? Contact Country Club Homes, the leader in custom homes in Fairfield County, to start planning your build or remodel today.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…