Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Add Warmth to Your Home Both Indoors and Out With Isokern Fireplaces

    Whether indoors or out, there is nothing like a fireplace to lend warmth, both literally and figuratively, to a space. Do you wish you had one in your master bedroom, dining room or any other place in your home, but feel now it’s too late?  Not so with the latest modular, masonry fireplaces from Isokern.  Unlike traditional fireplaces, which are both costly and difficult to retrofit into an existing room, the Isokern makes it easier and could save you up to 20% overall.


    Living Room by Sacramento Fireplaces Rustic Fire Place via Houzz

    Isokern fireplaces come in a variety of sizes, shapes and designs and can be finished in your choice of finishes including brick, stucco, natural or cultured stone, as well as a variety of veneers.  They have been designed to fit into most existing spaces., even if there is not a fireplace already there, whether indoors or out.  Your wish may be closer to reality with an Isokern fireplace!


    Traditional Patio by Sacramento Building Supplies Rustic Brick and Stone via Houzz
    The modularity of Isokern fireplaces also means that they can be installed in far less time than conventional fireplaces.  This means less inconvenience, less aggravation and less cost for the homeowner.

    Isokern Fireplace
    Traditional Spaces by Atlanta Architects & Designers Stephen Fuller Designs via Houzz

    For more information on Isokern fireplaces or other home design ideas appropriate for the Fairfield County area, visit us online at the Country Club Homes website or contact us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…