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.

  • Planning Tips for Executing a Flawless Kitchen Remodel

    Remodeling a kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with the proper preparation and the right planning, executing a flawless custom kitchen remodeling is within the reach of any homeowner. Here are some steps on how to get started: Dream Big but Reasonable A dream kitchen is about getting everything you want. But budgetary…

  • Add a Secondary Sink in Your Kitchen to Ease Cooking and Cleanup

    If you enjoy cooking or frequently entertain guests in your home, you might want to consider adding a secondary sink to your cooking area. A properly placed secondary sink can make a huge difference in your kitchen, giving you an additional area for food prep and post meal clean up that will transform both your kitchen’s form…

  • Does It Ever Make Sense to Do a Home Building Project Yourself?

    The do-it-yourself home improvement fad has grown stronger over the last few years, with television programs and websites cropping up with ideas and instructions.  It can be very inspiring to watch someone on a thirty minute show put up their own walls and crown molding, with beautiful results each time. But when it comes time…

  • Brighten Up Your Bathroom with Natural Light

    One room that benefits the most from natural lighting is one that rarely receives it: the bathroom. As you plan your custom home or bathroom remodel, you should consider creating a bathroom design that allows you to bring sunlight into the space. The bathroom design trends for master bathrooms in particular have featured designs that…