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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.
    Traditional Entry via Houzz
    • 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.
    Mediterranean Spaces via Houzz
      • 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.

  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…