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  • ‘Must Haves’ for Your New Fairfield County Custom Home

    With over 50 years in the custom and luxury home building business here in Fairfield County, CT, Country Club Homes, Inc. has seen hundreds of home trends become fashionable, and then quickly disappear. This is due to stylistic preferences, economic fluctuations, new product development, and many more factors.  While there are some classic trends Country Club Homes Wilton New Canaan Fairfield County Connecticut luxury home builder customthat will endure, many popular trends gradually fade – clearing a path for new products, styles and ideas.

    A recent Real Estate MSN.com article highlights a few essential new home features, stressing the importance of including these in any set of new home plans.

    “A new home can bring years of happiness, but regrets often surface once the project is done. There’s longing for more storage space and a laundry room near the bedrooms, for example. Sometimes, there are must-haves that aren’t completed or considered beforehand, ”notes the Real Estate MSN.com article.

    The article identifies the following as essentials:

    • Insulation: Make sure the plans call for the right type of insulation, in the right quantity, installed in the necessary places; then inspect before covering up with finishing material to make sure it is installed as specified.
    • Extra Outlets and Cable: Install outlets and cable as needed for future energy conservation, home entertainment or home automation upgrades.
    • Heating and Cooling Systems: Oversee the specification and construction of the heating and cooling systems to make sure they are sized right, installed correctly and adjusted properly. This is critical to achieve the satisfactory level of comfort you are seeking to find in your new home.  The Real Estate MSN.com article says, “Depending on how your house was built, retrofitting a central heating system could become cost-prohibitive very quickly.”
    • Outside Outlets and Faucets: A common new home oversight is too few outdoor outlets and faucets; plan ahead to include enough electrical outlets and water faucets (or water sources) for landscaping and outdoor living.

    Check out the article for more excellent new home suggestions. Now is a great time to build a new home and to incorporate these and other smart new home trends and design concepts into your plans.  If you are interested in building a new Connecticut home, please contact Country Club Homes, Inc. via our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com or by telephone at 203-762-0550.

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  • One Kitchen, Two Islands: A Unique Idea for Your Fairfield County Home

    The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, and for obvious reasons. This is where we eat, drink and be merry! We probably all have fond memories of being in the kitchen as a child. The aroma of lasagna baking in the oven, or the sweet smell of fresh homemade apple pie –…

  • Stone Exteriors are Great for Your Fairfield County Home

    When you’re building a home, you have a multitude of choices for its exterior material. You want the home’s exterior to reflect your style and the overall design of the home. Have you considered a stone exterior? Stone exteriors have numerous advantages, including their: Appearance:  Stone is a beautiful building material and is available in…

  • Hot Firepits for Cold Days and Nights in Fairfield County

    A cold night often encourages homeowners to get cozy and curl up next to the fireplace to warm up and relax. Have you ever considered taking this rejuvenation outdoors? A firepit is a great way to upgrade your home’s exterior while warming up on a cold Connecticut day. A firepit will: Increase the use of…

  • Ideas for a Dreamy (and Organized) Walk-In Closet

    Picture it. You walk into your closet, turn on the light, and are greeted with a carefully planned and completely organized space. Every sweater, shoe, and suit has its own perfect spot and the closet is an oasis of calm. Fantasy? Maybe. Your future reality? Definitely. You can upgrade and organize your closet by: Creating…