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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.

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  • Home Automation Built-In to New Custom Homes in Fairfield County

    When Fairfield County clients come to us with inquiries about building a custom new home, they can expect the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc to be knowledgeable about new home trends such as advances being made in home automation systems. Now part of every new custom home, home automation provides greater comfort, security, and…

  • Responsible Fairfield County Green Construction: Building with as Little Waste as Possible

    Here at Country Club Homes, Inc, we make every effort to incorporate green construction techniques into the building process, and have posted here on the blog about three important strategies. Check out these posts if any of these subjects are of interest to you: Fairfield County Green Home Building Strategy #1 – Passive Solar Fairfield…

  • Gorgeous Fairfield County Home For Sale — Winner of 5 HOBI Awards

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