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  • Add a Highly Functional Garage to Your Custom Home

    Don’t overlook the garage when designing and building your custom home in Fairfield County. Even though the garage isn’t a living space, it is an area of your home where organization and durable storage solutions are essential.
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    Traditional Exterior by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

    • Be practical: The garage isn’t just about aesthetics — the focus should be on practical storage and organization. Install tall cabinets to take advantage of high ceilings, make sure at least one cabinet has a lock to keep chemicals and dangerous items out of the reach of children, and get sports equipment off of the floor by installing racks and hooks on the walls.
    • Customize the organization: Take your family’s unique needs into consideration when planning the garage’s organization. You can tailor your organization methods to meet your specific needs so the garage becomes highly functional and practical.

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    Garage And Shed by Pleasanton Closet & Home Storage Designers Bay Home & Window via Houzz

    • Invest in durable pieces: The garage literally sees a lot of family traffic. Make sure the cabinets, shelves, and storage units you install are highly durable and will hold up to years of rugged use.

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    Contemporary Garage And Shed by Atlanta Window Treatments Holland Interiors via Houzz
    To learn more about custom homes in Fairfield County, contact our experienced team of professionals at Country Club Homes. We are proud to serve the local area with our home design and building expertise.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

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    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…