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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.

  • Create a Custom Craft Room

    Creating a custom craft room in your house is an excellent way to enhance your home’s design, while providing a functional space for the work you love. A properly appointed craft room is about more than just choosing the right furniture, it’s about creating the perfect space that reflects your design style. Maximize storage with built…

  • Follow These Tips to Create an Open Dialogue with Your Contractor

    Choosing a contractor for your home remodeling project is incredibly important. This individual will oversee the project, make decisions regarding your home, and help keep the work on time and close to budget. Before you choose which contractor is right for you, there are several questions you should ask including: What other projects are currently…

  • Know What to Expect with Your Remodel

    Nothing creates more anxiety than the unexpected. This fact is as true in a home remodel as it is in any other facet of life. Simply knowing what to expect during your home remodel can reduce your stress and aggravation and will likely save you money in the long run. Here are some things to…

  • Add Warmth to Your Home Both Indoors and Out With Isokern Fireplaces

    Whether indoors or out, there is nothing like a fireplace to lend warmth, both literally and figuratively, to a space. Do you wish you had one in your master bedroom, dining room or any other place in your home, but feel now it’s too late?  Not so with the latest modular, masonry fireplaces from Isokern.  Unlike traditional…