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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.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…