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  • Traditional Design Ideas for Your Fairfield County Home

    Traditional home design is what we love here at Country Club Homes. As a result, we like to share what that means with people who are also in love with the subtle flair of a traditional space. If you’ve never been a fan of traditional design for the home, keep reading! Although it is often referred to as outdated or old-fashioned, there are plenty of ways to incorporate a traditional feel at home that feels oh so 2013!

    So, what exactly does a traditional home design look like?

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    • Neutral colors: Bright and bold is the exact opposite of what traditional design is all about. These spaces are more subdued and mellow, which makes them ideal for a comfortable and cozy living environment for the entire family. You don’t have to completely shy away from color. Pale and pastel shades also fit into the neutral color category.
    • Wonderful woods: Dark touches of wood can add a sense of both warmth and depth to a traditional space. Wood can be worked in with tables, bookcases, desks, railings, floors and so many other features.
    • Lots of symmetry: Balance is the name of the game when it comes to traditional interior design. From furniture arrangement to wall art, the important thing to keep in mind is that everything doesn’t necessarily have to match. But symmetry is what will ultimately bring it all together.
    • A statement rug: Area rugs are quite common in traditional spaces. They can work wonders in entryways, hallways and many other spaces within the home.  An area rug can add some punch and flair to the room.

    Is your Connecticut home in need of a traditional makeover? For more information about our custom design and home building services, please contact Country Club Homes, Inc. by telephone at 203-762-0550 or visit our at https://aqi.nnh.mybluehost.me/website_2fce611a

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  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…