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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.

  • 10 Expert Steps to Preparing for Your Home Remodel or Renovation

      Updating your home with a remodel or renovation is a thrilling process full of possibilities, but it can also be very stressful.  It’s a big undertaking for any homeowner, and good preparation goes a long way toward ensuring that your home improvements go smoothly from start to finish.  Use these 10 expert steps to…

  • Do Home Buyers Still Prefer Suburban Living?

    Suburban living in planned residential communities, a trend that started back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, continues to be popular  even half a century later. In fact, these communities have enjoyed their strongest sales this year since 2007. But why? Home buyers equate these suburban neighborhoods to quality living. The homes are affordable and provide…

  • Create More Drama Outside Your Home with Landscape Lighting

    Highlighting a garden, pathway, entry and outdoor entertainment area with creative lighting is a fast way to add elegance and drama to your landscape.  Artfully arranged exterior lighting will call attention to your pool, patio, and unique landscaped elements, turning your home’s exterior into a striking high contrast composition every night. Lighting can be bright…

  • Spring Time Pruning for Your Fairfield County Landscape

    Fairfield County homes look their best with great looking landscaping that is maintained and pruned regularly. Spring is usually the best time to prune plants, but knowing exactly when to trim is key to a healthy blooming plant. We suggest the removal of all dead or damaged stems from plants as soon as you see them. Dead…