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  • Home Style of the Month: Second Empire

    The Second Empire style was most popular in the United States in the 1860s and 1870s, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. In its time, the style was considered modern and fashionable, simultaneously favored in France and the United States by affluent homeowners.

     

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    OldHousonline – French Connection

    The style originated in France, where some French architects used the phrase “horror vacui” – the fear of unadorned surfaces – to describe the Second Empire style and its emphasis on heavy ornamentation. Second Empire homes became prominent in France during that country’s “second empire,” the reign of Napoleon (1852-1870).

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    Iron cresting on mansard roof

    A tall mansard roof with wrought iron cresting is the most prominent distinguishing feature of this style. The roof was considered both visually appealing and practical since it created a fully functional attic space.

    Appropriate for a style focus in October, Second Empire homes are often featured in Halloween imagery as the quintessential haunted house.

    • Elements of Second Empire Style
    • Mansard roof with decorative slate pattern
    • Cast iron decorative cresting at roof
    • Patterned tiles on roof
    • Segmented arched windows
    • Prominent arched doorway
    • One story porch
    • Tower

     

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    Credit: decorpad.com – Arched Doorways

    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.

  • Home Technology Pet Owners Will Love

    When you are planning your dream home design, make sure to include upgrades for your pets, too. Your cats and dogs are important members of the family and deserve products designed specifically for their needs. Our favorite high-tech gadgets for pets include: Electronic pet door: Controlled by a microchip on your pet’s collar, the electronic pet door…

  • Would You Put an Open Bathroom in Your Master?

    An unusual rising new home design trend is to add an open bathroom to the master bedroom. Homeowners have widely different opinions of open bathrooms and whether or not this feature is right for their homes. Have you considered an open bathroom? Before you embrace this new trend make sure to consider: Privacy: The biggest hesitation homeowners often…

  • Take Advantage of Mortgage Refinancing to Embrace the Renovation Projects You’ve Always Wanted

    Contact us today to learn more at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.A recent drop in mortgage interest rates has led homeowners throughout New England to take advantage of refinancing opportunities. They are benefiting from lower rates and the chance to cash-out the equity in their homes. Cash-out refinancings have increased to 28  of all…

  • For Sale: Custom Home To Be Built, 310 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT

    Country Club Homes Inc. is pleased to announce its latest custom home/land offering located at 310 South Avenue, in the heart of beautiful downtown New Canaan. Property and home Features include: .4 acres Cedar Wood Roof Centrally located and only minutes walking distance to town, parks, and schools. 5-6 Bedroom High quality neighborhood. Pool Site…