Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include:

        • Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space allows you to boost your entertaining potential. Bar stools or high back chairs positioned outside let you entertain guests while you prepare food inside.


    Mediterranean Patio by Boulder Design-Build Firms Melton Design Build via Houzz

      • Adding folding windows and doors Accordion glass doors and windows fold back to connect your indoor and outdoor spaces for seamless design. Even when the windows or doors are closed the clear glass will provide a natural connection with the outside.


    Mediterranean Patio via Houzz

        • Focusing on comfort When the windows or doors are open you may need additional heating and cooling to make sure your guests are comfortable. Ceiling fans keep air circulating in the summer time and radiator panels installed in the ceiling keep the space warm in the winter.


    Traditional Patio by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes
    To learn more about custom kitchen remodeling projects contact our team at Country Club Homes today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. We can help you create the perfect spot to gather with your family and friends.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…