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/.

  • Is an Attic Bedroom Right For Your Home?

    Many homeowners, in the quest to find more room for their family, turn to the otherwise ignored attic. It’s not a bad idea as the space is already available, can be insulated easily and makes for a private yet accessible bedroom. Here are a few things to know when considering an attic bedroom renovation. Source: Country Club…

  • Save Money on Your Heating and Cooling with Emme

    There are many factors that go into building an energy-efficient home, and one of the most important decisions is the choice of heating and cooling equipment. Programmable thermostats, controllable ducts and other innovations have revolutionized climate control.  In particular, the use of zone-controlled systems, like those manufactured by Emme, can save you up to 40% on…

  • Stay Warm and Cozy This Winter with Heated Floors

    Heated floors are such a fabulous addition to any home, especially now that winter is fast approaching. The two most popular methods of installation are electric radiant heat and hydronic heat. Here are some ways to distinguish between these two methods: Electric Radiant Heat This is a less expensive and easier to install version, in…

  • Highlight Your Mantel with Beautiful Holiday Decor

    Fireplace mantels are so versatile. They can easily become a room’s focal point or quietly blend into the surrounding environment. And now that our thoughts have turned to holiday decorating ideas, why not let your fireplace mantel take center stage? A gorgeous mantle constructed from a rough hewn log looks fabulous when topped with natural decorating elements. Arrange white…