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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.

  • Be Prepared for Power Outages with an Emergency Home Generator

    Are you tired of power outages due to bad weather conditions? Loss of electricity for days can be very disruptive. You can avoid untimely power disruptions by installing a generator to your home. During a power outage, your generator can be set up to immediately respond and provide you with continuous electricity. Generators come in a variety of…

  • Factors to Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

    When it’s time to undertake a basement remodeling project in your Connecticut home, planning ahead is essential for a successful outcome. There are choices that must be made and factors you should consider before beginning work. Failure to think through important decisions may sabotage the project and leave you frustrated with the outcome. The professionals…

  • Choose the Right Drain for Your Shower

    It may seem that choosing the right drain for the shower in your bathroom remodel is a small detail, but the right drain can make all the difference in your satisfaction with your finished shower. Here are just a few of your options: Source: Bathroom via Houzz Linear Drains – The drains are typically installed…

  • Make Smart, Purposeful Renovations Before Selling Your Home

    When selling your home, trying to decide on which remodeling project to tackle so that you get an adequate return on your investment can be difficult. While some remodels are easy, others will never return enough to justify their cost. As a seller, here are three that you should consider: Renovate the Kitchen – Most buyers are looking…