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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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  • Perfect Home Features to Help Introverts Recharge

    Have you ever felt the need to escape, get away, and have some time to yourself? Before you take off for a weekend away consider adding a retreat to your home that is custom designed to help you recharge and is always available. Perhaps you could benefit from the following: Window nook – Maximize your home’s view by…

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include: Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space…

  • Choose Your Favorite Dormer Style

    Dormers are structural elements of a home or building that extend outward from the roof. There are a variety of different dormer styles used in traditional home design, the most popular styles include: Gable A gable is the most traditional type of dormer and serves multiple purposes including keeping water away from the window and adding vertical headroom….

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Post-Medieval English

    Post-medieval English homes were found throughout England and colonial America in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s. This is a style born in England and brought to the colonies by Puritans who settled in the Northeast. Although this isn’t a common modern style you can incorporate elements into your home’s design, such as: Window details This…