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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.

  • Inspiration for Creating a Separate Painting Studio for Your Hobby or Career

    If you love to paint, either for a career or as a hobby, you know that it should be done in a dedicated space. Painting requires specialized equipment, materials with specific storage requirements, and a warm space with plenty of light. Painters often try to paint in a spare room or the cold garage but…

  • Luxurious Ways to Take Your Home’s Crown Molding to the Next Level

    Adding crown molding to a home’s design brings a bit of elegance to any room. The design possibilities are nearly limitless as the molding comes in a wide variety of styles and sizes and can be easily customized to create a one-of-a-kind look. Crown molding helps finish a room and is a detail that sets the design…

  • Not Sure What You Want in a Home? Look at What Other People Love for Inspiration

    Sometimes, in the midst of designing a new custom home or making decisions for a renovation project it can be a challenge to stay inspired. The choices become overwhelming, you want to make sure you’ll be happy with each decision, and you may worry that the house won’t work for your family once finished. Don’t worry!…

  • If You Love Reading, Incorporating a Book Nook Into Your Home is a Must

    Whether you choose to read on an electronic device or you still love the feel of a paper book, a book nook is the perfect way to incorporate your love of reading into your home. Creating a space dedicated to reading gives you a place to relax, recharge, and escape. There are no rules when…