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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.

  • Build In Shelving Around Your Fireplace

    At Country Club Homes, one of the ways we love helping clients create warmer, more family-friendly spaces is with fireplaces. A beautiful fireplace adds so much to a living room, and when it’s framed with built-in shelves, it really becomes a balanced and functional element of your space. Stained wood shelving creates a natural, rustic appearance. We…

  • Incorporating the Barn Door Trend in Your Home Construction

    Barn doors are not just for the outdoors anymore; the trend for using barn doors for interior spaces has been catching on around the nation.  They bring the convenience and space-saving benefits of sliding doors with a rustic character that’s nigh-irresistible.  Here are a few ways to consider integrating barn doors into your home. A large…

  • The Perfect Home Office Requires Careful Planning

    When you’re in your home office, you need to be able to focus and stay on task. The right design can evoke feelings of dedication and resolve while also offering the privacy you need to work effectively. We recommend keeping these home planning tips in mind when designing your home office. They’ll ensure that everything fits…

  • Why You Should Consider Mezzanines for Your Custom Home

    Wide, open spaces can make your home feel more luxurious, bright and airy. You don’t need to necessarily add square footage to make your home feel more open, either. Just look up — all of that vertical space can be honored and enjoyed by adding a mezzanine to your home design. Here’s a look at…