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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.

  • 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…