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Beautiful Interiors and Eye-Catching Exteriors Start Here!

Transform a house into your haven with Connecticut Valley Homes, where we make selecting finishes easy and enjoyable, from the peak of your roof down to your floors. You can preview finishes effortlessly on our website to start envisioning your dream home. Once you partner with us to design your home, you will enjoy a personalized visit to our Design Center. There, we guide you through our extensive selection of finish samples, helping you make each choice that brings your vision to life. Together, we’ll craft the perfect space just for you.

Online Design Center

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Preview the interior and exterior selections for your new home online, where you can discover a range of options available at your convenience. Browse through our curated collection of finishes, including flooring, countertops, lighting, and more. Take inspiration from some of the beautiful homes adorned with these finishes as you navigate interactive images, revealing the individual samples that combine elegantly to form these beautiful living spaces. Start exploring your options and begin your design experience at your own pace.

Our Design Center

East Lyme, CT

At Connecticut Valley Homes, our process streamlines finish and color selections, ensuring a smooth and satisfying experience. Our welcoming Design Center has a curated collection of samples and resources to guide you through crafting the perfect look for your new home. With everything conveniently located under one roof, you save time and eliminate the hassle of visiting multiple stores. You also receive personalized attention and expert guidance from our dedicated interior designer every step of the way. Check out the short video above to see what you can expect!

Online Design Center

Explore our Online Design Center to see a sampling of the finishes available for your new home. From flooring and countertops to siding and roofing, our interactive images allow you to visualize how different elements come together to create some of our stunning living spaces and homes. Please note that this is just a sampling of what we offer—additional selections are available in our physical Design Center. We are dedicated to continuously improving our offerings and reserve the right to change our specifications without notice. While we strive for accuracy, the colors displayed on your screen may vary slightly from their real-life counterparts.

Kitchen

Kitchen Countertops - Cambria Quartz

This is a sampling of some of our Cambria quartz kitchen countertops. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Torquay - Included Collection
    +15
  • Carrick - Included Collection
    +14
  • Axbridge - Included Collection
    +13
  • Snowdon White - Included Collection
    +12
  • Weybourne - Included Collection
    +11
  • Berwyn - Included Collection
    +10
  • Macworth - Included Collection
    +9
  • Cambria Black - Included Collection
    +8
  • Portrush - Enhanced Collection
    +7
  • Delgatie - Enhanced Collection
    +6
  • Ironsbridge - Enhanced Collection
    +5
  • Galloway - Enhanced Collection
    +4
  • Ella - Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Skara Brae - Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Ivybridge - Enhanced Collection
    +1
  • Brittanicca - Enhanced Collection

Cabinet Paint Colors

This is a sampling of some of our paint colors for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. We also offer custom paint colors as part of our Enhanced Collection, and additional colors can be viewed in our Design Center.

  • Mint - Included Collection
    +15
  • Philipsburg Blue - Included Collection
    +14
  • White - Included Collection
    +13
  • Alpaca - Included Collection
    +12
  • Spirits Mist - Included Collection
    +11
  • Salty Dog - Included Collection
    +10
  • Dove White - Included Collection
    +9
  • Slate - Included Collection
    +8
  • Silver Mink - Included Collection
    +7
  • Naval - Included Collection
    +6
  • Lace - Included Collection
    +5
  • Graphite - Included Collection
    +4
  • Brewster Gray - Included Collection
    +3
  • Nightfall - Included Collection
    +2
  • Bisque - Included Collection
    +1
  • Black - Included Collection

Cabinet Stain Colors

This is a sampling of some of our stain colors for Oak and Maple kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. We have additional colors available to view in person at our Design Center. 

  • Oak - Natural - Included Collection
    +11
  • Maple - Natural - Included Collection
    +10
  • Oak - Medium Brown - Included Collection
    +9
  • Maple Medium Brown - Included Collection
    +8
  • Oak - Light Walnut - Included Collection
    +7
  • Maple - Light Walnut - Included Collection
    +6
  • Oak - Harbor Mist - Included Collection
    +5
  • Maple - Harbor Mist - Included Collection
    +4
  • Oak - Espresso - Included Collection
    +3
  • Maple - Espresso - Included Collection
    +2
  • Maple - Bordeaux - Included Collection
    +1
  • Oak - Bordeaux - Included Collection

Kohler Faucets

This is a sampling of some of our available Kohler faucets. Additional faucet styles and finishes are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Simplice Vibrant Stainless - Included Collection
    +7
  • Simplice Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +6
  • Bellera Vibrant Stainless - Included Collection
    +5
  • Bellera Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +4
  • Artifacts Pull-Down Brushed Bronze - Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Purist Single-Handle Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass - Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Simplice Matte Black - Enhanced Color
    +1
  • Artifacts w/ Sprayhead Vibrant French Gold - Enhanced Collection

Coretec Vinyl Plank Flooring

This is a sampling of some of our vinyl plank flooring. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center. 

  • Coretec Whirlpool Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +7
  • Coretec Sunflower Pine - Enhanced Collection
    +6
  • Coretec Cartwheel Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +5
  • Coretec Cigar Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +4
  • Coretec Hobbs Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Coretec Elliptical Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Coretec Spiral Pine - Enhanced Collection
    +1
  • Coretec Magellanic Oak - Enhanced Collection

Carpet

This is a sampling of some of our carpet colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center. 

  • Shimmering Pearl - Included Collection
    +3
  • Dorado - Included Collection
    +2
  • Pearl Drops - Included Collection
    +1
  • Dove - Included Collection

Hardwood Flooring

Stain colors are shown on white oak. Red oak and additional stain colors are available to view in person at our Design Center. 

  • Weathered Oak - Enhanced Collection
    +7
  • Special Walnut - Enhanced Collection
    +6
  • Warm Gray - Enhanced Collection
    +5
  • Neutral - Enhanced Collection
    +4
  • Espresso - Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Classic Gray - Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Silvered Gray - Enhanced Collection
    +1
  • Nutmeg - Enhanced Collection

Tile

This is a sampling of our previous tile work. Additional tile samples are available to view in person at our Design Center. 

  • Enhanced Collection
    +15
  • Enhanced Collection
    +14
  • Enhanced Collection
    +13
  • Enhanced Collection
    +12
  • Enhanced Collection
    +11
  • Enhanced Collection
    +10
  • Enhanced Collection
    +9
  • Enhanced Collection
    +8
  • Enhanced Collection
    +7
  • +6
  • Enhanced Collection
    +5
  • Enhanced Collection
    +4
  • Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Enhanced Collection
    +1
  • Enhanced Collection

Bathroom

Kohler Fixtures

This is a sampling of some of our Kohler bathroom fixtures. Additional faucet styles and finishes are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Simplice Faucet - Vibrant Brushed Nickel - Included Collection
    +11
  • Simplice Widespread Faucet - Polished Chrome - Enhanced Collection
    +10
  • Simplice Accessories - Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +9
  • Simplice Accessories - Vibrant Brushed Nickel - Included Collection
    +8
  • Simplice Showerhead - Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +7
  • Simplice Showerhead - Vibrant Brushed Nickel - Included Collection
    +6
  • Devonshire Faucet - Vibrant Brushed Nickel - Included Collection
    +5
  • Devonshire Widespread Faucet - Polished Chrome - Enhanced Collection
    +4
  • Devonshire Accessories - Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +3
  • Devonshire Accessories - Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +2
  • Devonshire Showerhead - Polished Chrome - Included Collection
    +1
  • Devonshire Showerhead - Vibrant Brushed Nickel - Included Collection

Cultured Granite & Marble Countertops

This is a sampling of our cultured granite and marble bathroom countertops. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Fashion Grey  - Granite - Included Collection
    +15
  • Pale Grey & White - Marble - Included Collection
    +14
  • Coal - Granite - Included Collection
    +13
  • Sandbar & White - Marble - Included Collection
    +12
  • Snowdrift - Granite - Included Collection
    +11
  • Bone & White - Marble - Included Collection
    +10
  • Empire - Granite - Included Collection
    +9
  • White & Pale Grey - Marble - Included Collection
    +8
  • Pewter - Granite - Included Collection
    +7
  • Black & White - Marble - Included Collection
    +6
  • Seashell - Granite - Included Collection
    +5
  • Rhapsody Blue & White - Marble - Included Collection
    +4
  • Cloud - Granite - Included Collection
    +3
  • Pale Grey Onyx - Marble - Included Collection
    +2
  • Boulder - Granite - Included Collection
    +1
  • Silver Sand & White - Marble - Included Collection

Exterior

Mainstreet Siding by Certainteed

This is a sampling of our clapboard siding colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Colonial White - Included Collection
    +11
  • Sterling Gray - Included Collection
    +10
  • Herringbone - Included Collection
    +9
  • Seagrass - Included Collection
    +8
  • Natural Clay - Included Collection
    +7
  • Pacific Blue - Enhanced Color
    +6
  • Granite Gray - Included Collection
    +5
  • Spruce - Enhanced Color
    +4
  • Charcoal Gray - Enhanced Color
    +3
  • Sable Brown - Enhanced Color
    +2
  • Flagstone - Enhanced Color
    +1
  • Autumn Red - Enhanced Color

Board & Batten Siding by Certainteed

This is a sampling of our vinyl board and batten siding colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Pacific Blue - Enhanced Collection
    +3
  • Colonial White - Enhanced Collection
    +2
  • Tuxedo - Enhanced Collection
    +1
  • Granite Gray - Enhanced Collection

Cedar Impressions by Certainteed

This is a sampling of our vinyl Cedar Impressions siding colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Sterling Gray
    +3
  • Natural Clay
    +2
  • Herringbone
    +1
  • Seagrass

Cedar Siding

This is a sampling of our cedar siding options. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • White Cedar Singles
    +3
  • Red Cedar Shingles
    +2
  • Cape Cod Gray
    +1
  • Maibec Driftwood

Tamko Titan XT Architectural Roof Shingles

This is a sampling of our Titan XT roof shingles. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Rustic Black - Included Collection
    +7
  • Weathered Wood - Included Collection
    +6
  • Desert Sand - Included Collection
    +5
  • Thunderstorm Grey - Included Collection
    +4
  • Natural Timber - Included Collection
    +3
  • Old English Pewter - Included Collection
    +2
  • Rustic Slate - Included Collection
    +1
  • Virginia Slate - Included Collection

Azek Premier Decking

This is a sampling of our decking colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Slate Gray - Included Collection
    +3
  • Brownstone - Included Collection
    +2
  • English Walnut - Enhanced Color
    +1
  • Coastline - Enhanced Color

Shutters

This is a sampling of our shutter colors. Additional colors are available to view in person at our Design Center.

  • Berry - Included Collection
    +11
  • Black - Included Collection
    +10
  • Heritage Green - Included Collection
    +9
  • Sandstone - Included Collection
    +8
  • Grey - Included Collection
    +7
  • White - Included Collection
    +6
  • Cranberry - Included Collection
    +5
  • Royal - Included Collection
    +4
  • Blue - Included Collection
    +3
  • Red - Included Collection
    +2
  • Brown - Included Collection
    +1
  • Bordeaux - Included Collection

Lighting

This is a sampling of our interior and exterior lighting. Additional styles and finishes, including recessed lights, are available to view in person at our Design Center. Homeowners may also supply their own lighting fixtures. 

  • Kichler Barrie Outdoor Light - Included Collection
    +7
  • Progress Westport Outdoor Light - Included Collection
    +6
  • Kichler Allenbury Exterior Light - Enhanced Collection
    +5
  • Kichler Seaside Outdoor Light - Enhanced collection
    +4
  • Kichler Winslow Bath Light - Included Collection
    +3
  • Progress Gather Chandelier - Included Collection
    +2
  • Progress Gather Mini Pendant - Included Collection
    +1
  • Progress Ceiling Light - Included Collection

Our offices will be closed Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 2nd. We'll be back and ready to assist you during our regular business hours starting on Thursday, January 2nd.