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  • All the World’s a Stage, So Why Not Add One to Your Bonus Room?

    If you have family members that love to sing, dance, and act you should consider adding a stage to your home. We can think of no better way to celebrate their talents than to construct a custom stage in your bonus room perfect for every home performance. Our favorite home stage ideas include:

    • Adding media Why not create a stage that does double duty? Consider adding a large screen at the back of the stage for movie night that stays safely tucked behind curtains during live performances.


    Traditional Home Theater by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes

    • Elevating the stage If your bonus room has high ceilings you should take advantage of this space by elevating the stage. Building it up, adding stairs on either side, and creating custom storage below the stage for props and sets is a great way to bring a theater experience into your home.


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    •  Keeping it whimsical Don’t take the stage too seriously! Add whimsy to the area by wiring the stage for cool lighting effects or building in custom sets that can be used over and over again.


    Traditional Home Theater by Los Angeles Home Media Design & Installation Bliss Home Theaters & Automation, Inc
    At Country Club Homes we have a wide variety of custom home design ideas that can help transform your space. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…