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  • Key Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone for Your Home

    Home trends come and go but high quality stone remains a standard in custom home designs. You may want to install a custom stone countertop, backsplash, fireplace or shower. Knowing the right questions to ask is essential in choosing the ideal stone for your design needs.

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    Before you choose a stone for your home make sure to ask about the:

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    • Finish. Stone typically comes in two finishes, polished and honed. Both provide a sheen to the stone but a honed finish will minimize reflection. A heavier finish can be achieved via buffing, heat and acids that produce a more weathered or antiqued look.
    • Durability. You should match your stone selection with your lifestyle. Ask about the lifespan of the stone, how it wears compared to your lifestyle and any regular maintenance that should be performed.
    • Source. Many homeowners want to ensure the materials they chose are from sustainable sources. Ask about where the stone comes from, how it’s produced and the environmental impact of its transportation.
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    For more home design tips, contact the professionals with Country Club Homes. We are committed to helping you build your dream home.

  • 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.   The style originated in France, where some French architects used the…

  • New Canaan Residence Receives Home Makeover

    Long known as a premier address in New Canaan, CT, this home on Oenoke Ridge Road combines classic shingle-style, detailed workmanship and modern amenities. Modest in size from the exterior, yet 10,000 square feet, the home is characterized by high ceilings, substantial moldings and columned entry ways.   The wide front porch and custom distressed…

  • Cool Neutral: Charcoal Gray Interiors

    Gray has become an interesting and sophisticated alternative to beige as a reliable neutral in recent years. Gray is a chameleon-like color that can look modern or traditional depending on the layout, lighting and overall design of a space. Darker grays in particular convey a cool elegance that is the perfect backdrop for experimenting with…

  • Unique Opportunity for Business Collaboration

    Are you looking for office space? Country Club Homes, Inc. has a unique business collaboration opportunity for a local architect, interior designer or trade contractor. We would like to rent space at our office, 462 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, to a company in the residential home building industry. The space available is approximately 685 sf to 1,200 sf….