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.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…