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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.

  • An Innovative Ceiling Finish Can Add Style to Your Home

    While an ordinary ceiling will often go unnoticed, a stylish one will provide an aesthetic appeal, and complement the entire decor of a room.  Here are some innovative suggestions for adding some interest to your ceilings: Gable Vault – A gable vault is a ceiling that is left somewhat exposed, which produces some dramatic results. In…

  • Choosing the Right Roof Material for Your Home

    Have you ever thought much about the type of roof you want on your home? Many homeowners take their roof for granted, and don’t investigate different materials when building their homes. As you make decisions about the exterior of your home, you should not only consider style, but also the attributes of a variety of roofing materials, including but…

  • Tips for Closing Off an Open Kitchen

    The idea of an open kitchen is perfect, right? There’s a natural flow from other rooms, you have easy access to other parts of the house and it’s perfect for entertaining. However, you may wish your open kitchen was a bit more closed off. There are a variety of innovative ways to completely or partially…

  • Create a Welcoming and Stylish Entryway for Your Holiday Guests

    For some people, their foyer design may be the most important part of their home design.  The foyer represents the homeowner’s welcoming personality to their guests and visitors.  The foyer is the first place people see when entering the home, so the design should give a good impression. The features that you may want to focus on in your…