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  • Key Design Elements for Cold-Climate Homes

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    We still have several months of winter ahead of us, and this season is already headed for the record books. Deep snow, blowing winds and frigid temperatures are common in Connecticut. When designing our customers’ new homes, we take special care to plan for the worst possible winter weather.

    As you work with one of our designers to plan your custom Fairfield County home consider including:

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    • Covered entrances. Ensuring your home’s entrances are covered makes coming and going more convenient and protects visitors from the elements. 
    • A snow melting system. Reduce your time shoveling snow next winter by installing a snow melting system under your home’s sidewalks, parking areas and driveway.
    • Radiant heating systems. Installed under the floor, a radiant heating system is an efficient way to provide additional heat to your home.
    • South facing windows. These windows will take in the most light and warmth each day by maximizing available winter sunlight.
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    If you would like more information about Country Club Homes and our work building custom homes in Fairfield County, contact us today at 203-762-0550 or log onto www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Architecture that Lets the Light In

    Increasing the natural light in your home has many benefits from physical and psychological well-being to practical and earth-friendly building. Homes designed to maximize daylight help to balance our bodily rhythms and conserve natural resources. Well lit rooms are perceived as more appealing than dim ones and truly stunning custom homes make light a top…

  • A Tisket, A Tasket, A Basket Idea for Lighting

    Easter arrives this weekend along with celebrations at home with family and friends. While you’re entertaining, imagine how new lighting ideas could add bright style to your space. Easter weekend seems like the perfect time to take a look at the basket pendants we’ve seen return as a trend this year. Basket pendants built from…

  • Is Your Home Ready for Spring? Tips for Greeting the New Season.

    Spring officially starts this weekend. With its spirit of renewal, spring is the ideal season to start fresh at home. Caring for your home in harmony with seasonal changes feels good and makes sense, too. It’s easier to remember tasks and stay organized when you plan your home maintenance in alignment with the calendar. Here…

  • In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day: Decorating with Green

    Green symbolizes growth, harmony, and a connection to nature. Since it’s also the color of St. Patrick’s Day, this is the perfect time to explore exciting ideas for decorating your home with green! Because green is available in so many shades, it’s a versatile color with which you can create many moods and looks. Darker…