Having Arches in Your Home Design Will Add Beautiful Curves to Your Home

The architectural details in luxury home interior design are every bit as important as the paint colors you choose or furniture you buy. Arches are one feature you can incorporate to add sophisticated curves and elegance to any room in the house, essentially framing the space like a beautiful picture. The interior design specialists at Tiefenthaler have extensive experience with adding arches in both new homes and existing construction, so they can offer some advice on how to include them into your home’s décor.

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Use repetitive arch features when transitioning between two closely connected rooms, such as the living and dining rooms. You might also install them between the kitchen and dining area. The spaces will appear to flow together, creating a more cohesive look. The arches will also attract the eye to spots in the room that they might not normally be drawn.

You can incorporate arches at the entrances to your kitchen to demonstrate the importance of the busiest room in your house. These architectural features produce a visual frame that set the room apart from others in your home, and they can be installed to showcase the kitchen seating area.

Even your bathroom can look more elegant with the inclusion of graceful arches. Install them at the threshold between your master bath and bedroom, and make sure to continue the look throughout the space. You can add arches to the entrance of the tub or shower on a smaller scale, and repeat the features around the mirror and vanity.

Would you like to hear more luxury home interior design tips on how to incorporate graceful arches in your home? Please give the experts at Tiefenthaler a call for more information on our home improvement projects. We also handle new home construction, major interior transformations and custom millwork.

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Kitchen Renovation Inspiration: 5 Benefits to Having a Kitchen Island

Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel or starting fresh with new home construction, a convenient layout with plenty of storage should be a priority. Installing an island is a smart option to consider as you’re looking through kitchen renovation inspirations. At Tiefenthaler, our experts can name several benefits to incorporating this hard-working powerhouse.

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1. An island adds storage to your kitchen, whether you keep it open or install additional cabinetry to match the rest of the room. The extra space is perfect for keeping pots and pans, baking dishes and other utensils you like to keep handy while cooking.

2. The additional counter space offered by a kitchen island gives you more room for meal preparation. You can be chopping vegetables or rolling out cookie dough while your helpers are measuring ingredients, and you won’t be running into each other.

3. If you bring a few stools over to the kitchen island, you’ll have additional seating for casual dining or entertaining. Kids especially love these units because they’re a great spot to pull up a chair and do homework.

4. A kitchen island can also be fitted with additional appliances or fixtures in busy spaces. It’s handy to have an extra sink or refrigerator at your disposal when you’re preparing or cleaning up after a meal.

5. When you fit your kitchen island with casters, you have a portable cabinet that adds versatility. You can move the unit exactly where you need it for entertaining or other household activities.

When it comes to kitchen renovation inspirations, the Tiefenthaler team of construction experts and interior design partners have plenty of ideas to help you bring your dream to life. Please give us a call for more information on our home renovations, large scale addition projects and new home construction work.

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Bring Your Historic Home Into The 21st Century With These 5 Tips

Owners of Northeastern historic homes are fortunate to benefit from the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail practiced by builders of generations past. However, there are circumstances when it’s necessary to add a few more modern touches to your older home. The historic home renovation specialists at Tiefenthaler have some recommendations on how to bring your place into the 21st Century. 

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1. Make sure you talk with expert contractors before attempting any structural changes. Older homes have weathered many years, and may be vulnerable to certain projects.

2. Even if an architectural detail is rotted or destroyed, save it for future reference. You can show it to your contractor as an example of how the place looked in its glory days, and they can emulate that style.

3. If your historic home contains older windows, replace them with more modern, high efficiency models. You’ll maintain the integrity of the place, but be paying much lower energy bills. In some cases, you can also receive beneficial tax treatment.

4. Older plumbing systems may be leaky or damaged, and could even be harmful to your health. It’s likely that your place features brass, galvanized or copper pipes, all of which have their own lifespan. Talk to an experienced plumber before undertaking any plumbing repairs, as these experts can help you replace or repair older pipes.

5. Know your federal and local rules if your older home is protected by historical landmark laws. There are some construction or renovation projects that are prohibited in order to safeguard the aesthetic and time-honored integrity of the structure.

If you own an older home that could use a more modern transformation, please contact the construction experts at Tiefenthaler. We specialize in renovation Northeastern historic homes, as well as new construction and major home additions.

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Designers We Love: Amy Aidinis Hirsch

At Tiefenthaler Construction, our successful new home construction, major renovation and custom millwork business relies in part upon the skills of our talented interior design partners. Amy Aidinis Hirsch is one of our most trusted Connecticut designers, bringing her fresh take on home décor and design expertise to our improvements projects.

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Ms. Hirsch specializes in classic interior design that also incorporates the edginess of modern finishes. In balancing form, comfort and function in a space, she employs unique color palettes and textural elements that add a sense of sophistication and elegance to her work. You’ll immediately note the exquisite attention to detail, from the floor coverings, wall finishes and trim, right down to the fabric choices, accessories and wall art.

Many of Ms. Hirsch’s projects bring wood and texture to the forefront as a design focus. By adding features such as custom millwork and wainscoting, she transforms a space from ordinary to statement-making. Her portfolio includes gorgeous carved bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinetry, as well as hand crafted fireplace mantels and hearths that will create a visual focal point in your living space.

Close collaboration with her clients sets Ms. Hirsch apart from other designers. She takes her inspiration from you, but adds her own sense of style to enhance your vision for a space. Her dedication to clients and understanding of how a room is utilized will help make your dream come true.

We partner with many Connecticut designers at Tiefenthaler, whether through our new builds, large scale home additions, or historic preservation work. Please give us a call for more details on our projects, or to schedule a tour at the home of one of our satisfied clients. We’ve been serving Fairfield County for over 25 years, and look forward to hearing from you regarding your custom built home.

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