Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Customize Your Home with a Theater, Home Gym, or Other Specialty Room

    It is the custom touches that set a house apart from the others, as well as make it more livable for you.  If you work at home, you may need a home office with custom built-ins or perhaps a work-out room would be nice to take some breaks from work!  Some people dream of having a home theatre and media room with a movie screen, projector television, sound equipment and computer.  Once again, add custom-built bookshelves and cabinets, as these are always desirable.

    Source: Country Club Homes
    Source: Country Club Homes

    The quilt-maker in the family may need a craft and hobby room for laying out fabric, cutting and sewing.  The room can also be used as an art studio for painting and making pottery or for children’s crafts or even as a gift-wrapping room!  There is always the “man cave” specialty room with a pool table and wet bar, the custom wine cellar, or a room for the collector. These home design ideas customize your home and ultimately add to its value.

    Source: Country Club Homes
    Source: Country Club Homes

    A specialty room may comprise a detached out-building, or it may be a bonus or extra room in your house.  The lower level of a home can often be a perfect location.

    Source: Country Club Homes
    Source: Country Club Homes

    If you are thinking of adding a speciality room, or if you need expert home renovations in Fairfield county, Connecticut, contact us at 203-762-0550 or online at the Country Club Homes, Inc. website at  http://www.countryclubhomesinc.com/.

  • 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…