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  • 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 that work well with traditional homes. Some of the most popular roof styles include:

    • Tudor: Gables, dormers, and architectural symmetry are classic features of the Tudor roof style. A Tudor roof can accommodate a variety of roofing materials, including asphalt shingles or a composite tiles.

    tudor style roofs
    Traditional Exterior by Hudson Home Builders Divine Custom Homes via Houzz

    • Mansard: This four sided hip roof extends about the house and is sloped on two sides. This style of roof is often elaborately designed with architectural details.

    mansard style roof design
    Traditional Exterior by West Chester Kitchen & Bath Designers Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio via Houzz

    • Dutch Colonial: A Dutch colonial roof boasts deeply sloped sides that often cover most of the home’s exterior. Roofing material choice is crucial and homeowners often opt for wood shingles or shakes because of the roof’s visibility.

    Dutch Colonial style roofing
    Beach Style Exterior by Studio City Interior Designers & Decorators Kathryne Designs, Inc via Houzz

    Contact us today at Country Club Homes to learn more about our home design and construction process. Our team of trained professionals is ready to help answer any questions you may have.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…