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  • The Details That Finish a Perfect Design for Curb Appeal

    When you’re planning your custom home, you should never overlook the importance of curb appeal. Curb appeal provides the first impression to your home and offers a welcoming exterior to friends and family.  Paying attention to the small details is the perfect way to ensure your home boasts excellent curb appeal.

    Our favorite tips for creating amazing curb appeal include:

    • Focusing on the front door. The front door is the centerpiece of your home’s exterior. Consider choosing a bold color and adding unique hardware for a truly one-of-a-kind look.
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    • Upgrading the gutters. Yes, standard gutters and downspouts will work for your home but upgrading to higher-end versions will bring a touch of curb appeal to an often forgotten part of your home. Investigate all of your options, including metals such as zinc and copper.
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      • Shedding new light. Exterior lighting showcases the beauty of your home by casting it in a soft and welcoming glow. Lights that are positioned near the ground and shine up on your house really bring the home’s details to life.
    Traditional Exterior via Houzz

    We have plenty of ideas about creating a beautiful home exterior. Visit us online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com, contact us at  Country Club Homes or call 203-762-0550 to learn more.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…