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  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire your own home design, including its:

    Contemporary Patio by Washington Architects & Building Designers KUBE architecture via Houzz
      • Indoor/outdoor connection The continuous teak slat ceiling and steel frame connect both the indoor and outdoor space for a cohesive design. This aligns the exterior garden pavilion with the modern interior.
      • Versatility A glass wall folds back to let in plenty of natural light and provide a seamless transition between the home’s interior and exterior. There is another folding glass door inside the home that conveniently separates the living space from the basement bathroom.
      • Hidden storage Hidden storage located under the stairs keeps the basement appearing sleek and uncluttered. This is an excellent example of maximizing your available space and strategically utilizing built-in storage.
    Contemporary Home Theater by Washington Architects & Building Designers KUBE architecture via Houzz

    If you’re interested in more information about custom homes in Fairfield County, contact us today at Country Club Homes, call 203-762-0550 or visit us atwww.countryclubhomesinc.com

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • 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…