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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.

  • 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…