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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.

  • Modern Home Design with Retro Flair

    Don’t succumb to the assumption that a new or renovated home will inevitably be modern or contemporary. The best part of building custom homes in Fairfield County is that we get to work with homeowners to bring their personal style and unique design vision to life. One aesthetic that we enjoy infusing into our custom…

  • The Art of the Man Cave

    If the man of the house is feeling blue because football season has ended, never fear! We’re happy to announce that baseball’s opening day is just mere months away! A carefully designed man cave can help reduce the pain of football ending and will provide the perfect space for a summer of baseball viewing. The…

  • What Every Fairfield County Family Room Needs is…

    Home is where the heart is, and few things warm the heart like coming home to a cozy, traditional family room. It is a room that brings the family together, accommodating the needs of everyone and providing both comfort and entertainment. For one of the coziest family rooms in all the homes in Fairfield County,…

  • Let Technology Lead the Way in Your Living Room

    As technology continues advancing at a break neck speed the amount of automation you can employ in your home grows. The Grand Designs Live London interior design event highlighted the newest in technological breakthroughs for your home. The automation in home technology trends for the living room was especially impressive. Television and Movies A quick press…