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  • 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.

     

    Shingle-Style Second Home Exterior
    Classic shingle-style home with detailed workmanship and modern amenities.

    The wide front porch and custom distressed knotty alder wood door with side lights brings one into the large entry foyer, with white oak wood flooring banded in walnut. The foyer is the core area that leads to the formal and informal living rooms, dining room, kitchen and the front stairway to the second floor. Immediately to your left is the formal living room and library. The living room, with a beautiful bay window to the front porch has a gas-lit fireplace, Durango granite topped wet bar, and access to a private terrace and garden. Double French mahogany doors lead you to the sunken mahogany paneled library, which is windowed on three sides, has custom built-ins and is fully wired for internet access.

     

    Country Club Homes, Inc. and Sheridan Interiors. Architect: James Schettino Architects
    Entry foyer with white oak wood flooring banded in walnut.

    The home was purchased by a Manhattan-based couple as their weekend home. The couple envisioned their home filled with summer colors. Country Club Home’s referred the couple to Beth Schoenherr of Sheridan Interiors in Wilton, CT to transform the home into their weekend haven.

     

    New Canaan Resicence home receives makeover
    Oenoke Ridge Family Room Before and After Makeover

    We are pleased to announce the home makeover was featured in this month’s issue of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens Magazine. You will want to check out the before and after photos. The interior design makeover by Sheridan Interiors is spectacular.

    If you are searching for more information about custom homes in Fairfield County, you can view our featured homes in our Custom Homes Portfolio or contact our team today at 203-762-0550.

  • Be Prepared for Power Outages with an Emergency Home Generator

    Are you tired of power outages due to bad weather conditions? Loss of electricity for days can be very disruptive. You can avoid untimely power disruptions by installing a generator to your home. During a power outage, your generator can be set up to immediately respond and provide you with continuous electricity. Generators come in a variety of…

  • Factors to Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

    When it’s time to undertake a basement remodeling project in your Connecticut home, planning ahead is essential for a successful outcome. There are choices that must be made and factors you should consider before beginning work. Failure to think through important decisions may sabotage the project and leave you frustrated with the outcome. The professionals…

  • Choose the Right Drain for Your Shower

    It may seem that choosing the right drain for the shower in your bathroom remodel is a small detail, but the right drain can make all the difference in your satisfaction with your finished shower. Here are just a few of your options: Source: Bathroom via Houzz Linear Drains – The drains are typically installed…

  • Make Smart, Purposeful Renovations Before Selling Your Home

    When selling your home, trying to decide on which remodeling project to tackle so that you get an adequate return on your investment can be difficult. While some remodels are easy, others will never return enough to justify their cost. As a seller, here are three that you should consider: Renovate the Kitchen – Most buyers are looking…