Some Ideas to Consider …

  • 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.

  • Give Kids or Guests a Fun Sleeping Experience With Lofted Beds

    Creating fun and luxurious spaces in your home is just as important as focusing on function. Lofted beds, a hot new home design trend, are an excellent way to provide a fun sleeping experience for children or guests to your home. Building a lofted bed creates a bit of whimsy in your home and encourages…

  • Opulent Yet Practical Dining Room Ideas

    Your home’s dining room serves a specific goal: feeding people, so don’t let this space be last on your design priority list. A few simple additions can help boost the style and design of the dining room without impacting the room’s overall function. When designing your dining room, consider: Letting the light in: Don’t dine in the dark!…

  • Incorporate Nautical Charm Into Your New England Home

    Nautical-inspired home design is a hot trend this season, but it has been a staple in New England homes for years. Incorporating nautical elements into your custom home design brings the tranquility and charm of the sea to life. If you love a high-end nautical look, you may want to: Transitional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country…

  • Enjoy the Luxury and Convenience of a Central Vacuum System

    When you’re designing and building your custom home, you’re probably focused on room placement, layout, amenities, and other important decisions that have to be made. Things like vacuums don’t typically cross your mind until after you’ve moved in, but the building stage is an ideal time to boost the luxury and convenience of your home…