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  • The Effect of Architecture on the Brain

    Have you ever considered the effect architecture may have on your feelings, emotional responses, and overall well being? You may think that architecture is simply something beautiful to admire but science has proven that it can have a significant impact on your emotional well-being.

    • Natural light- Buildings that feature plenty of windows are excellent environments for learning and productivity. The abundance of natural light is often inspiring and encouraging to students and employees that are hard at work.
    • Expansive rooms- Large rooms with soaring ceilings are known to promote creative thinking. Consider raising the ceiling height in your child’s playroom to encourage active and creative play.
    • Organic elements- Finding innovative ways to incorporate organic elements into your home’s architecture may calm you down and reduce stress levels. Strategically placing windows with a view of the garden or using a vertical wall for climbing flowers in your exterior living space are both great ways to add organic elements to your home.

    At Country Club Homes we are committed to creating a beautiful home exterior for all of our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more.

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  • Home Style of the Month: Colonial Revival

    A uniquely American style, Colonial Revival was initially inspired by a surge of patriotism and was most popular from 1895-1945. The Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 created a renewed interest in the historical architecture of the United States. Architects began studying early Colonial homes and translated the original ideas into larger homes with an emphasis on…

  • What Trends are Underfoot? Ideas for Wood Flooring

    Beautiful flooring is the underpinning of any stylish home. The ideal flooring is a smart combination of visual appeal and durability and wood floors have reliably accomplished that combination for centuries. Here’s a look at some of the most popular options in wood flooring today. Pale and neutral washes, especially gray, are having a moment…

  • Get Organized: Ideas for A Home Office

    The start of a new year often means a commitment to eliminating clutter and getting organized at home. Here are some ways your home office can do a better job of making your life easier and more efficient. Just like any successful work project, designing your home office requires deliberate planning. Think about how you…

  • A New Outlook: Window Styles

    Thoughtful window design and placement emphasizes a sense of style in your whole home remodel and dramatically affects the look and feel of your space. Windows can create a deeper connection to surrounding nature by framing views and bringing natural light and circulation into your home. Here’s a look at some of today’s most popular…