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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

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…