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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.

  • Customize a Kitchen Island to Fit Your Lifestyle

    Whether you like to entertain, your passion is cooking or you just like a cozy spot to gather with your family, your kitchen island  can be designed to meet your lifestyle.  It can be decorative or purely functional, can have clean lines or more traditional details, can be painted or stained.  You get to choose……

  • Increase Space with These Bathroom Storage Trends

    Today’s master bathroom, or any bathroom for that matter, is no longer just functional, but also inviting and a place for refuge from our ever stressful world.  Your design style should be brought into the bathroom along with some great storage and organizational options that are available today. Install a wide built-in niche with shelves…

  • Use Traditional Decor to Create a Child’s Room

    Children’s rooms have evolved. Gone are the days of painted animals or sticking to a color palette of primary colors or pastels. Children’s rooms have become both elevated examples of your personal design style and functional spaces for your young ones to grow. There are many great ways to incorporate traditional decor in your child’s…

  • Add a Luxurious Library Retreat to Your Home

    Libraries are for book lovers!  In today’s busy world, we often don’t take enough time for ourselves or for sitting down with a good book.  Imagine a space dedicated to collecting and displaying the books you’ve collected over the years, while also providing a retreat to which to escape. Some library design ideas that you…