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  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has aptly been called “the architecture of the American summer.”

     

     

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    A connection to the outdoors is prominent in Shingle style homes, which feature generous porches and verandas, along with many windows. Wood shingles encase the complex form of the home. Asymmetry and freedom of design is a recurring theme. Inherently luxurious due to their size, rarity and location, the homes still retain something of an informal feel with little fussiness.

     

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    Elements of Shingle Style

    • Complex shapes wrapped in cedar shingles
    • Few decorative details
    • Shingles stained, painted or allowed to weather naturally
    • Stone foundations, stone porch columns, or a stone first floor with shingles above
    • Complex roof forms, towers, lots of windows
    • Spacious porches and verandas
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    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.

  • When to Construct Your Home in Stages

    Building a custom house requires careful planning. There are a variety of different ways to build a house and one of the most popular methods is phased construction. Phased construction is a process by which you strategically plan and schedule components of a project. Initially, a smaller project is constructed with plans for future additions as budgeting allows….

  • Unique Windows Bring Light and Garden Views For A Different Look At Your Property

    Not every home has magnificent views, but every home can have magnificent windows. If your home could use more natural light, you may be in the market for a unique window installation. Some of our favorite ideas for unique windows include: Ribbon windows Long, narrow windows let a bit of light shine in and can provide visual…

  • Know the Maintenance Involved Before Signing Off on Butcher Block Counters

    A butcher block countertop is an ideal surface for a traditional kitchen. The wood surface is durable and adds a rustic touch to your home decor. Before you install butcher block countertops it’s helpful to be fully aware of their required maintenance. Keep your butcher block looking great by: Keeping it Clean: Keeping the butcher block…

  • Why Radiant Heating is a Home Luxury You Shouldn’t Do Without

    Many Connecticut homeowners have discovered the benefits of installing radiant heating systems in their homes. Radiant heating systems integrate a series of pipes or wires beneath the floor that create a warm, comfortable home environment. Imagine stepping out of bed on a cold Connecticut morning and being greeted by a subtle warmth emanating from the floor….