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.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…