Tag Archives: traditional home design

May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

[caption id="attachment_4685" align="alignright" width="360"] The Federal style was all the rage after the American Revolution, and it is making a comeback in homes being built today. ©iStockphoto.com/littleny[/caption] The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the…
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Build Your Dream Home for All Stages of Life

Designing and building your dream home requires plenty of planning. You must identify your current needs while considering the home's future use. Failing to plan for your future needs may leave you with a design that is incompatible with the later stages of your life. When designing your custom home, you should consider things like: A growing family:…
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Top It Off: Roof Styles to Consider

Designing custom homes in Fairfield County requires many different decisions to help you personalize your home and have it stand out from the crowd.  While different brick colors and facade designs are excellent ways to differentiate your home's exterior, don't overlook the roof as an option for customization.  There are a variety of roof styles…
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Embrace Historic Character in Your New Home With Brick Walls

Brick has long served as a traditional building material and remains an excellent choice for your home. It adds character, texture, and visual interest to any space whether the brick is distressed, painted, or left in its original state. While it's typically used on home exteriors, brick interior walls can give a traditional home some…
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