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  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a hinge sideways like a door, or from the top to the bottom with a lightweight chain that prevented the window from opening too far.

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    Image Credit: New American Colonial, Barnes Vanze Architects Inc.

    Once air conditioning became common in American homes, the ventilation function of transom windows was less necessary but they continued to hold appeal for other reasons. Their design is ideal for increasing the amount of natural light in interior halls, entryways and niches, especially in larger homes and buildings. Privacy and security are also a benefit since transom windows let light in while the door below remains securely locked.

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    Image Credit: Katie Ridder, Country Portfolio

    One of the main attractions of transom windows continues to be their visual charm, particularly in some of the “fixed” versions, which do not open. Decorative versions are often fan shaped or semi circular and sometimes created with stained glass. Intricate stained glass transom windows were particularly popular during the Victorian period, while simpler versions prevailed in Craftsman homes.

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    Image Credit: Giannetti Home via decorpad.com

    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.

  • Homeowners are Remodeling More and More These Days

    For the third year in a row, spending on owner-occupied homes exceeded single-family new-construction spending. Demand for remodeling services from companies such as Country Club Homes is growing. Country Club Homes has seen its remodeling business expand significantly as a result of recent economic trends. Country Club Homes Inc was the 2011 HOBI Award recipient for…

  • Have You Heard About TotalCare Home and Property Management?

    Ever wonder where all of your time goes? We can suggest one possibility. It takes hours out of every week to contact a short list of subcontractors, maintenance people, and technicians to make appointments to come out to review, estimate, and perform repair and maintenance work on your home and property. Every home has regular…

  • Kids’ Bedrooms That are Kickin’

    Interested in seeing some kids’ bedrooms that are kickin’ with excitement, functionality and creativity? The interior design possibilities for creating a child’s bedroom are endless, but the styles are dramatically different depending on the child’s age. The goal is to create a kid’s bedroom space that has the following features: A space that a child…

  • Monochromatic (Well… Mostly): Interior Design Using One Color

    With interior design, who says that you need many different patterns and all types of colors to make a statement about you personality? Those of us at Country Club Homes, Inc. know that a little can go a long way. That’s why we want to call your attention to how elegant and sophisticated a home designed…