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  • Home Style of the Month: Cape Cod

    The quintessential American home, the Cape Cod style communicates what most of us think of when we envision a row of homes in small town U.S.A. with front yards and white picket fences. The style actually came over from England with the first settlers who modified the design of their homeland’s modest thatched cottages to survive harsh New England winters. The steep roof prevented the accumulation of snow and rain, while central chimneys with connected fireplaces kept the interior cozy and warm.

    Classic Cape Cod Architecture - US Door & More Inc.
    Classic Cape Cod Architecture – US Door & More Inc.

    The first Cape Cod homes were built from 1690-1850 and the style enjoyed a new popularity from the 1930’s to the 1960’s as Colonial Revival Capes. Cape Cod architecture feels welcoming and homey, with a no-frills approach that places a high value on function. The classic appeal of Cape Cod architecture endures for those with a nostalgic appreciation of beautiful simplicity in design.

    Cape Cod Style Home - Arturo Palumbo Architecture
    Cape Cod Style Home – Arturo Palumbo Architecture

    Elements of Cape Cod Style

    • Steep roof, single pitch, with side gables
    • Center chimney, sometimes linked to a fireplace in each room
    • Shingle sides, originally left unpainted
    • Dormer windows
    • No ornamentation except for front door
    • Rectangle shape, usually 1-1-1/2 stories
    hgtv 2015 dream house martha's vineyard - Cape Cod Style home, Patrick Ahearn Architect
    HGTV 2015 Dream House on Martha’s Vineyard – Patrick Ahearn Architect

    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.

  • Blue and White Dining Rooms

    Your dining room can radiate an ambiance of both modern and classic decor by simply using a blue and white palette. For example in this dining room below everything is white, including the sideboard and vintage Chinese Chippendale chairs. This creates a striking yet lovely contrast to the blue walls.

  • The Black and White Touch

    Black and white may be on opposite ends of the color board, but remember that opposites attract. Country Club Homes gladly demonstrates how a black and white room brings style, modernity and class to any type of home. And because of the versatility of each of the tones, black and white can be used for…

  • Spectacular Stairwells — Beautiful From Top to Bottom

    As custom builders — and artists at heart — we feel it imperative to express how significant an impact a tasteful, charming stairwell can have on any home. Below you’ll see some of the wonderful examples from Country Club Homes as viewed on the blogs recently, and without a doubt, these stairwells are beautiful from…

  • The Vintage Chic Home

    When it comes to the decor of fine homes, those of us at Country Club Homes, Inc. readily use the mantra “what’s old is new again” for design inspiration. Vintage style is a major trend among architects and interior designers these days for all types of homes. The look certainly spells out luxury for new…