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  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between. Here are some options to consider when you’re planning a custom fireplace design for your home:

    Custom Fireplace Ideas - Bella Mancini Design
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    Whether you’re refurbishing an original or building from scratch, a fireplace created from brick or stone is a solid choice that communicates rustic authenticity. Limestone, granite, marble, slate and travertine each lend a distinct personality to the environment. Natural stone is a beautiful choice that does require some extra care and maintenance, while brick is lauded for its proven longevity and durability. A wood fireplace is an elegant option, particularly in historic homes.

    Curl up with a book in this cozy nook with fireplace
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    Materials: Stone, Brick, Wood and More

    Hearth Shape
    A fireplace with an extra long hearth is an interesting design choice that adds extra seating in your living space and denotes a modern attitude in any interior. A raised hearth is a classic and inviting look that emphasizes the fireplace as a central focal point.

    Custom fireplace with bookshelf surround
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    Book Shelf Surrounds
    Is there anything cozier than curling up in front of a fire with a good book? A fireplace design integrated with surrounding shelves is popular for a reason: it is an appealing concept that can be customized for any design style.

    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.

  • Trendy Home Features With Timeless Appeal

    When you’re building a new home, you need to strike a balance between the trendiest features and ones that will still be appealing down the road. Thankfully, some features fall into both of these categories. Consider including the following timeless and trendy elements in your new home. Brick walls. Exposed brick in a kitchen, living room,…

  • The Art of Laying Hardwood Floors

    Hardwood floors look elegant and sophisticated in your home, but installing them requires careful attention to detail. At Country Club Homes, we recommend paying careful attention when choosing subfloor and hardwood flooring materials. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Choosing Sub-floor Materials Plywood sub-floors are common in new construction, but you must be…

  • Luxury Necessities for Your Custom New England Home

    At Country Club Homes, we love designing luxurious homes for our clients, and we are always happy to integrate the newest luxury amenities into our designs. It’s always nice to have the trendiest design elements and decor. Some luxurious amenities are becoming so common, in fact, that they’re almost necessities in today’s homes. Outdoor Kitchens….

  • How Landscaping Goes From Dream to Reality

    What is your ideal home exterior? You probably have an image in your mind of the perfect landscaping, but making that image a reality can seem a bit intimidating. With the help of Country Club Homes, you can have the landscape of your dreams. Here is a brief look at the process we use to…