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  • What Every Fairfield County Family Room Needs is…

    Home is where the heart is, and few things warm the heart like coming home to a cozy, traditional family room. It is a room that brings the family together, accommodating the needs of everyone and providing both comfort and entertainment. For one of the coziest family rooms in all the homes in Fairfield County, make sure to add these elements to yours.

    First, a majestic fireplace adds form and function. It is a focal point for your family to gather around on chilly New England evenings.

    Next, address your lighting. Add a variety of options for all different scenarios. For instance, a unique overhead light fixture adds drama and full-room light while an array of smaller lamps and sconces add a cozy or romantic atmosphere as desired.

    Don’t forget that controlling the lighting includes the perfect window dressings. You will want a combination of shades, blinds and dark drapes to complement your décor and control the amount of natural light allowed in the room.

    Finally, round out your family room with comfortable couches and chairs, versatile pillows and velvety blankets. Add a stout coffee table for drinks and hors d’oeuvres and you’ll be sure to have the family room of your dream.

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  • Perfect Home Features to Help Introverts Recharge

    Have you ever felt the need to escape, get away, and have some time to yourself? Before you take off for a weekend away consider adding a retreat to your home that is custom designed to help you recharge and is always available. Perhaps you could benefit from the following: Window nook – Maximize your home’s view by…

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include: Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space…

  • Choose Your Favorite Dormer Style

    Dormers are structural elements of a home or building that extend outward from the roof. There are a variety of different dormer styles used in traditional home design, the most popular styles include: Gable A gable is the most traditional type of dormer and serves multiple purposes including keeping water away from the window and adding vertical headroom….

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Post-Medieval English

    Post-medieval English homes were found throughout England and colonial America in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s. This is a style born in England and brought to the colonies by Puritans who settled in the Northeast. Although this isn’t a common modern style you can incorporate elements into your home’s design, such as: Window details This…