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  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days.

    First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as possible during winter months is essential to well-being. Clear away any clutter from your windows, draw back drapes, and raise shades to let in the healing and warming qualities of natural light. Mirrors are powerful and stylish reflectors; one or two well-chosen statement mirrors can add a significant sense of expanded illumination to your space.

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    Jill Wolff Design

    Turn off the overheads and add light to unexpected places throughout a room by brightening dark corners and nooks with table or floor lamps. Pops of color are also welcome when natural surroundings are stark and cold. Try replacing your neutral lampshades with a bright jewel tone or warm sunshine color for the winter months.

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    Brian J. McCarthy, Luminous Interiors

    Flickering candles make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Try grouping candles of varying widths and heights for added drama and a flattering glow, especially when entertaining on a winter evening.

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    LeSueur Interiors

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • 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. Who uses the kitchen…

  • Glow With Happiness Over These Unique Lighting Ideas

    Any home design is made better by innovative and effective lighting. One of today’s hottest trends is to use fluorescence throughout a home’s design to cast a soft glow and create plenty of visual interest. Our favorite ways to add fluorescence include: Ambient lighting. You can use fluorescence in a variety of ways to enhance your home’s…

  • Don’t Get Slowed Down by Surprise Building Permits

    Home renovation projects are exciting. You get to design the home of your dreams and transform it into a truly personalized space. Before you jump into the renovation work it’s important to follow all permitting guidelines for your city or county. This will help ensure the work goes smoothly and you are in complete compliance. When…

  • How the Winners of Best in American Living Reflect Current Design Values

    The National Association of Home Builders recently recognized builders from across the country that stood out in innovation and home design trends. The award winning projects give us a glimpse into what is on the horizon for construction and remodeling trends. Common ideas represented in the honored projects include: Spa-like bathrooms Centered bathtubs, radiant floor…