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  • Designer Technology Opens Up New Options for Home Design

    Today’s home technology is advancing rapidly both in design and style. Gone are the days of bulky technology or incompatible components. Technology and design have begun working together to have a positive impact on a homeowner’s daily life.

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    Homeowners now have access to a wide variety of technological advances in home design, including:

    • Automation: Faucets, entertainment components, and security systems are just a few of the many home features that are becoming more and more automated. A few small automation updates can make a big difference in your home.
    • Lighting: LED lighting has received an upgrade. Light bulbs controlled by a smart phone app, color changing bulbs, and LED strips designed for easy installation are popular examples of advancing light technology.
    • Home comfort: Programmable thermostats are becoming even smarter. Smart comfort systems, such as the Nest, know when you are at home, can adapt to your living patterns, and adjust based on your personal preferences.

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    Country Club Homes is your resource for new home design trends. Contact us today to learn more about how designer technology can be integrated into your new home.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit our website.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…