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  • Architectural Features to Consider for a Beautiful Nautical Kitchen

    Nautical inspired home design has been a part of traditional New England homes for years. Subtle references to the sea help create a look that is classic while also feeling fresh and new. If you’re hoping to create a nautical inspired kitchen during your home remodeling project consider adding the following:

        • Circular windows Installing a single circular window or several in a series suggests the idea of a ship’s porthole and can add a nautical feel to your kitchen. To add even more visual interest, consider adding detailed casements to the window that match the room’s trim.
    Beach Style Kitchen by Rehoboth Beach Home Builders Echelon Custom Homes via Houzz
        • White beadboard and trim Crisp white beadboard and trim instantly bring a nautical feel to any kitchen. You can also install the beadboard on the ceiling to add texture and dimension.
    Beach Style Kitchen by Stonington Architects & Building Designers Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC via Houzz
        • Mixed materials Choosing a variety of materials for your kitchen will add subtle nautical touches while emphasizing an eclectic design. Blue cabinets with a sleek white countertop and white walls will help create a nautical look without being too obvious.
    Traditional Kitchen by Red Bank Kitchen & Bath Designers Town & Country Kitchen and Bath via Houzz

    If you’re ready to bring your custom kitchen remodeling dreams to life contact our team at Country Club Homes today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. We are ready to help you transform you space.

  • 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…