Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Design a Luxurious Pantry So You Won’t Want to Eat Out

    Yes, a pantry’s main function is to store food, drinks, and cooking essentials. But it can really be so much more.  A few strategic upgrades and you could be enjoying a luxurious pantry that will entice you to eat in. If you’re ready to customize your home’s pantry you should consider adding:

    Traditional Kitchen by Saratoga General Contractors RemodelWest via Houzz
    • Custom lighting- Finding things in a dim or dark pantry can be nearly impossible. Custom lighting solutions will allow you to see what’s in the pantry and can provide visual interest. Consider pendant lighting, wall sconces, or an overhead chandelier.
    Traditional Kitchen by Minneapolis Architects & Building Designers Murphy & Co. Design via Houzz
    • Easy access steps- You want to use every inch of available space in your pantry, especially if your kitchen features high ceilings. Installing a rolling ladder or built in steps gives you easy access to the highest shelves.
    Traditional Kitchen by New Rochelle Closet & Home Storage Designers transFORM | The Art of Custom Storage via Houzz
    • Personalized shelving- No two families are alike and your pantry should reflect your unique needs. Take your children and pets into consideration and determine the height and depth you need to store all of the family’s essentials.

    A luxurious pantry is just one of the many custom home design ideas our team would love to share with you. Contact us today at Country Club Homes, call  203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. to learn more.

  • Perfect Home Features to Help Introverts Recharge

    Have you ever felt the need to escape, get away, and have some time to yourself? Before you take off for a weekend away consider adding a retreat to your home that is custom designed to help you recharge and is always available. Perhaps you could benefit from the following: Window nook – Maximize your home’s view by…

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include: Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space…

  • Choose Your Favorite Dormer Style

    Dormers are structural elements of a home or building that extend outward from the roof. There are a variety of different dormer styles used in traditional home design, the most popular styles include: Gable A gable is the most traditional type of dormer and serves multiple purposes including keeping water away from the window and adding vertical headroom….

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Post-Medieval English

    Post-medieval English homes were found throughout England and colonial America in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s. This is a style born in England and brought to the colonies by Puritans who settled in the Northeast. Although this isn’t a common modern style you can incorporate elements into your home’s design, such as: Window details This…