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  • The Path Followed: Interesting Walkways

    Trick or treaters will navigate many a walkway this weekend, which prompted us to review what makes an interesting path to a home. There are many options depending on a home’s style, climate, and neighborhood. Here are just a few ideas to consider:

     

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    Landscape Details

    Straight Lines or Curves and Angles: A straight walkway is the best choice if you want to create a direct eye line from the sidewalk to your front door and make your home a dramatic focal point. Even if you opt for walkways that are primarily straight on, adding just one curve or angle increases visual interest dramatically. When the path is designed to make its way around an existing element of the landscape such as a tree, the affect is even more inviting.

     

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    Hoffman Landscapes

    Adding Color and Texture: During the months when blooms abound, landscaping becomes an important part of the visual framing for a pathway. The materials you select for a walkway add interest to the landscape year-round. Natural stone or brick are classic choices with enduring appeal. Granite and slate are both fairly durable and offer intriguing elements of color and texture to your home’s curb appeal. Concrete is another sturdy option that has evolved over the years to include variations in color and texture.

     

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    Carlton Architecture

    A Little Imperfection Can be Perfect: Mixing materials or laying stones in a slightly uneven fashion can add charming style to your walkway.

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • 3 Useful Design Elements to Include in Your New Home’s Laundry Room

    Laundry rooms are often the busiest and most overlooked room in the house. The laundry room should be the epitome of function and every element should be specifically designed to meet the homeowner’s needs. There are many elements you can add to a laundry room that boost its usefulness, including: Pet washing station A custom bay to…

  • Country Club Homes Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

    Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World   Traditional Exterior by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes   [Wilton, CT, USA], January 19, 2015 – Country Club Homes, Inc. of Wilton, CT has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design…

  • Get Your Ducks in a Row Before Breaking Ground on a New Home

    Building a custom home is a process that requires attention to detail and careful planning. Before you break ground on a new home, there are certain things you must do to make sure you are prepared. These include: Assembling a team. The first step is to hire professionals to guide you during the home buying process. Choose…

  • Build a Space to Get Away From It All

    Having a space in your home to meditate and get away from the daily chaos of life is essential to emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. When was the last time you were able to stop running around, handling work and chores and worries, and just enjoy some silence and relaxation?  Carving out a corner of your…