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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.

  • 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…