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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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  • 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…