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  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the:

      • Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of books but it actually opens up to reveal a passageway to the next room! Ensure the entrance stays hidden by strategically placing books so the portion that opens looks similar to the part that stays in place.


    Contemporary Bathroom via Houzz

      • Mirror on the wall. A stationary frame without any exposed seams is ideal for holding a large decorative mirror and hiding what lies behind. This method is perfect for camouflaging a large vault or safe built into the wall.


    Contemporary Closet via Houzz

      • Rotating stairs. Guests to your home may never realize that the stairs they’re using actually rotate to reveal a secret passageway. “Flipping” the stairs up like a garage door is a relatively easy installation and can be controlled with a remote control.

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    Spaces by Gilbert Doors Creative Home Engineering via Houzz
    If you want to learn more custom home design ideas contact us at Country Club Homes. We are committed to meeting the individual needs of each of our clients.

  • Trendy Home Features With Timeless Appeal

    When you’re building a new home, you need to strike a balance between the trendiest features and ones that will still be appealing down the road. Thankfully, some features fall into both of these categories. Consider including the following timeless and trendy elements in your new home. Brick walls. Exposed brick in a kitchen, living room,…

  • The Art of Laying Hardwood Floors

    Hardwood floors look elegant and sophisticated in your home, but installing them requires careful attention to detail. At Country Club Homes, we recommend paying careful attention when choosing subfloor and hardwood flooring materials. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Choosing Sub-floor Materials Plywood sub-floors are common in new construction, but you must be…

  • Luxury Necessities for Your Custom New England Home

    At Country Club Homes, we love designing luxurious homes for our clients, and we are always happy to integrate the newest luxury amenities into our designs. It’s always nice to have the trendiest design elements and decor. Some luxurious amenities are becoming so common, in fact, that they’re almost necessities in today’s homes. Outdoor Kitchens….

  • How Landscaping Goes From Dream to Reality

    What is your ideal home exterior? You probably have an image in your mind of the perfect landscaping, but making that image a reality can seem a bit intimidating. With the help of Country Club Homes, you can have the landscape of your dreams. Here is a brief look at the process we use to…