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  • Bring Elements of Japan Into Your Home Design for a Simple and Elegant Space

    Your home should be your sanctuary, a place to unwind and relax after a hectic day. A great way to create a calming and serene space is to incorporate elements of Japanese-inspired design into your home.  Japanese homes are known for their use of negative space, clean lines, and serene qualities. If you’re hoping to bring Japanese simplicity into your home you should consider:

    Consider incorporating sleek, simplistic Japanese style into your home. Source: Houzz
    Consider incorporating sleek, simplistic Japanese style into your home. Source: Houzz
      • Creating open floor plans- Japanese homes are known for their open floor plans that effectively utilize negative space. Japanese home layouts also rely heavily on symmetry and balance to help create serene interiors.
    Asian Living Room by New York Photographers CM Glover via Houzz
      • Adding screens- Screens are a classic component of Japanese design and can be updated for use in your home. Consider adding the screens to tracks on the ceiling and floor to create a built-in room divider that can slide to expand the space.
    Asian Living Room by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Mark Brand Architecture via Houzz
    • Keeping details to a minimum- The Japanese style isn’t fussy or over decorated. Keep architectural details in your house to a minimum and focus on sleek lines and simple ways to incorporate negative space into the design.

    To learn more about how to incorporate home construction trends into your home contact us today at Country Club Homes, call 203-762-0550 or visit us online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Planning More Sustainable Features in Your Home Design is a Smart Investment

    Some homeowners believe that investing in sustainable home features costs too much money, that the up front costs will outweigh any benefits. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, choosing sustainable features up front may cost more in the beginning but the return on your investment will last for years to come. Choosing sustainability…

  • Incredible Screens to Let You Enjoy Privacy and Light From Your Windows

    Creating privacy can be the antithesis of letting light in. How can you make your space private without blocking the light? Are there ways you can create privacy without limiting the view? Today’s design landscape offers creative solutions that solve privacy concerns while still letting in the light. Our favorite creative screen designs include: Operable…

  • Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Vacation With Resort Inspiration

    Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like you’re on vacation without even having to leave your home? At Country Club Homes, we want to help you make that dream a reality. We’ll help you use these home remodeling ideas to create a luxury bedroom that feels like a resort. High-end fabric helps give your room…

  • Love Music? Include a Room Specifically Designed for Playing It

    Whether you’re a casual musician or a professional instrumentalist, you know that the right space can make creating music even more enjoyable. There’s something about playing in a room with the perfect shape and acoustics that really speaks to the soul and allows you to identify with your music. If you’re in the process of…