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.

  • Lush Garden Features for New England Homes

    As warmer weather and longer days head our way we can anticipate more time relaxing in our New England gardens. To fully enjoy your space, give special attention to your garden design this season with new features that nurture the natural beauty of the outdoors. A fountain is a classic and serene focal point for…

  • Vessel Sinks Make a Splash in Luxurious Bathrooms

    While today they are seen as an ultra-modern addition to your bathroom, vessel sinks are actually based on the centuries-old washbasin design in use before running water was commonly available. There’s nothing like a vessel sink to make a dramatic impression in your bathroom.

  • Home Style of the Month: Cape Cod

    The quintessential American home, the Cape Cod style communicates what most of us think of when we envision a row of homes in small town U.S.A. with front yards and white picket fences. The style actually came over from England with the first settlers who modified the design of their homeland’s modest thatched cottages to…

  • Daydream About Relaxing Porch Style

    Naturally conjuring a feeling of welcoming ease and comfortable leisure, a front porch connects your indoor space with your outdoor space, expanding your home for entertaining and relaxing. When you’re planning a front porch design, imagine ways you will use the space, during which seasons of the year, and how the design will integrate with…