Some Ideas to Consider …

  • 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.

  • Build Your Dream Home for All Stages of Life

    Designing and building your dream home requires plenty of planning. You must identify your current needs while considering the home’s future use. Failing to plan for your future needs may leave you with a design that is incompatible with the later stages of your life. When designing your custom home, you should consider things like: A growing family:…

  • Add a Chemical-Free Swimming Pool to Your New England Home

    Many homeowners love the thought of a backyard pool but aren’t as keen on the chemicals traditional pools require. An alternative to using these chemicals is to install a natural swimming pool. Traditional Pool by Portland Maine Pools & Spas Robins Nest Aquatics via Houzz A natural swimming pool utilizes a carefully designed wetland of gravel…

  • Top It Off: Roof Styles to Consider

    Designing custom homes in Fairfield County requires many different decisions to help you personalize your home and have it stand out from the crowd.  While different brick colors and facade designs are excellent ways to differentiate your home’s exterior, don’t overlook the roof as an option for customization.  There are a variety of roof styles…

  • Simple Steps to Make Construction Easier on Your Family

    There’s no denying that the construction process can be hard. A multitude of decisions, unforeseen changes, and the need to stick to a timeline and a budget may all feel overwhelming at times. Our team at Country Club Homes understands this and is committed to making the construction process as easy as possible for our…