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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.

  • Perfect Home Features to Help Introverts Recharge

    Have you ever felt the need to escape, get away, and have some time to yourself? Before you take off for a weekend away consider adding a retreat to your home that is custom designed to help you recharge and is always available. Perhaps you could benefit from the following: Window nook – Maximize your home’s view by…

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include: Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space…

  • Choose Your Favorite Dormer Style

    Dormers are structural elements of a home or building that extend outward from the roof. There are a variety of different dormer styles used in traditional home design, the most popular styles include: Gable A gable is the most traditional type of dormer and serves multiple purposes including keeping water away from the window and adding vertical headroom….

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Post-Medieval English

    Post-medieval English homes were found throughout England and colonial America in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s. This is a style born in England and brought to the colonies by Puritans who settled in the Northeast. Although this isn’t a common modern style you can incorporate elements into your home’s design, such as: Window details This…