Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Choose the Perfect Flooring for Your Custom Home

    The floor of any room in a house serves as the baseline for any décor, and choosing the right type of floor is essential for creating the look that you want. Here are a few tips to get you started on this important task:

    Wood Floors Add Charm – Wood floors run the gamut from rustic to elegant in design. Regardless of your preference, you will find that wood floors can be worked into any décor. They are excellent for spaces such as foyers, libraries and family rooms. 

    Beautiful hardwood flooring
    Source: Country Club Homes

    Stone Floors are Durable – While stone materials are among the most durable of floors, they can also provide a quite beautiful backdrop for any design choice. Consider them for areas that will get a lot of heavy use. Many homeowners are choosing porcelain tiles that look like wood, natural stone and slate. Larger, 12″ x 24″ tiles are all the rage and replacing the traditional 12″ x 12″ tile.

    Stone floors are great for high-traffic thoroughfares
    Source: Design Platform (via Houzz)

    Lush Carpeted Floors are inviting – For bedrooms and basements, nothing beats the comfort and warmth of a carpeted floor.  With carpet, you will always feel warm underfoot – so use them in intimate spaces.

    Cozy Carpeted Floors
    Source: Country Club Homes

    For more information on this and other great ideas for custom homes in Fairfield County, please contact Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550 or visit our website www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Make a Statement with Wallpaper

    Source: Country Club Homes Wallpaper has made its return! Not long ago, wallpaper was considered “old fashioned” or “retro,” but now homeowners and designers have found innovative ways to integrate it into modern home decor. It’s important to choose a wallpaper that is high quality, and will provide durable beauty in your room’s design. If you…

  • Add Space and Beauty to Your Home with a Bay Window

    Source: Country Club Homes A bay window is an interesting architectural detail that adds both space and beauty to a home. These windows vary greatly in size, scale, and location, but all will bring interest to a room and additional space to infuse your design style. If you’re embarking on a home remodeling project, consider adding…

  • Bathroom Remodel: Find the Perfect Spot for the Toilet

    Finding the right location for a toilet in a bathroom remodel may seem like a trivial matter but placing it in the wrong spot could cause annoyance in the future. Here are a few things to consider when finding the perfect spot for your toilet: Privacy – For partners who share a bathroom but don’t…

  • Plan a More Environmentally-Friendly Home with These Tips

    Building an environmentally-friendly home will not only aid the planet, it will also help you in your pocket book as well. “Green” homes are typically more cost-efficient to run, and generate a higher price when resold. Although there are a multitude of decisions to be made when building “green”, here are a few key tips to get…