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  • 5 Important Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Dream Kitchen

    As you begin planning your custom kitchen remodeling project, it’s vital to stop and consider your specific needs. Since no two homeowners are the same no two remodeling projects are the same either. Asking yourself these questions will help you make important remodeling decisions and ensure your new kitchen meets your needs.

    1. Who uses the kitchen in your home? Are there any special tasks or hobbies, such as cake decorating or beer brewing, that we should plan for?

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    Traditional Kitchen via Houzz

    2. Do you entertain? Would you like to have additional space in the kitchen for those not involved in the meal prep?

    3. How is the lighting in your current kitchen? Is it sufficient? What additional task lighting might you need in the kitchen?

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    Contemporary Kitchen by Charlotte Interior Designers & Decorators Carolina Design Associates, LLC via Houzz

    4. What storage solutions are you seeking? Are you currently storing kitchen essentials in other rooms? Do you have any customized storage needs?

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    Craftsman Gas Ranges And Electric Ranges by Haddonfield Kitchen & Bath Designers Universal Cabinetry Design Center via Houzz

    5. How often does your family eat together? Would you like an eat-in kitchen?

    To learn more about our custom kitchen remodeling services contact us today at Country Club Homes, call 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. We can help answer any questions you may have about the home remodeling process.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…