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  • Current Home Buyer Preferences That Work Well With Traditional Style Homes

    Home design and construction professionals pay particular attention to current trends. They need to know and understand current home buyer preferences, the most sought after amenities, and what upgrades homeowners are looking for in new home construction.

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    Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

    Our design and construction professionals at Country Club Homes understand that not all trends work in a traditional home. However, these three trends can make a traditional home more functional and more luxurious:

    • Kitchen Work Zones: The classic “triangle” work area of a kitchen is on its way out. Instead, new houses offer homeowners a variety of dedicated work zones so multiple cooks can easily work in the kitchen at once.
    • Luxury Bathroom Amenities: Wall-hung floating vanities, jetted showers, and deep soaking tubs are all on-trend in the bathroom. Each of these amenities works well with a traditional design style.
    • Dedicated Laundry Rooms: The days of a small, utilitarian laundry room may be over! Homeowners are now seeking dedicated laundry rooms with plenty of storage, room to fold and sort, and a design style aligned with the rest of the home.

    If you would like more information about custom homes in Fairfield County contact us at Country Club Homes today.

  • 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…