Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Choose the Right Drain for Your Shower

    It may seem that choosing the right drain for the shower in your bathroom remodel is a small detail, but the right drain can make all the difference in your satisfaction with your finished shower. Here are just a few of your options:

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    Linear Drains – The drains are typically installed along the edge of the shower. In addition to providing superior drainage, the floor can be kept flat for a safer, more comfortable surface for your feet.

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    Tile-Top Drains – For a polished look, consider one of these drains. They work just like traditional drains but the top is covered in matching tile and the water drains through an ungrouted edge.
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    Point Drains – The standard drain that has been reliably used for over a century. They are particularly stylish compared to other drains, but they are the easiest and most cost-effective to install.

    For more information on choosing the right drain for your shower and other bathroom remodeling ideas, please visit us online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or call us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…