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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.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…