Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Embrace Historic Character in Your New Home With Brick Walls

    Brick has long served as a traditional building material and remains an excellent choice for your home. It adds character, texture, and visual interest to any space whether the brick is distressed, painted, or left in its original state. While it’s typically used on home exteriors, brick interior walls can give a traditional home some added historic character.
    traditional brick wall design
    Mediterranean Entry by Littleton Home Builders Celebrity Communities via Houzz
    Brick walls in a new home provide:

    • Texture: You can add texture to a room whether you choose to leave the brick a deep red or if you opt to paint it. The bricks offset softer linens and furnishings and provide a classic feel to any traditionally styled room.
    • Character: A brick wall will add character and visual interest to any room.  It will also provide depth and an interesting backdrop for art work, photographs, and linens.
    • A sense of history: Bricks evoke a bygone era and elevate a room’s design by providing a sense of history. You can play up this historical connection by pairing the brick with modern design elements and today’s hottest design trends.

    interior brick walls
    Tropical Entry by Santa Rosa Beach Architects & Designers Eric Watson Architect, P.A. via Houzz
    Country Club Homes is proud to build custom homes in Fairfield County. Contact us today to learn more about the services we provide and the projects we have completed.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Expectations For New Home Construction in 2015

    Each year the residential building industry takes a look at new home construction to gauge homeowner priorities and current trends. 2015 promises to be a great year for the home construction industry and understanding these trends is important for staying up-to-date with what homeowners are hoping for in a new home. Multi-use spaces The living room…

  • How to Design a Mudroom That Stays Neat and Clean

    “A place for everything and everything in its place” is a popular saying that helps define the goal of a well organized mudroom. In any busy home the mudroom is the perfect space to store outerwear, shoes, bags, and family necessities. A great way to design a mudroom that stays neat and clean is to…

  • Architectural Details to Bring Cheer to Your Home

    You spend a lot of time in your home and it should make you happy. Its design, layout, and custom features can work together to positively affect your mood and boost your overall well-being. Our favorite custom home design ideas to bring cheer to your home include: Beautiful views Placing your home on the lot…

  • All the World’s a Stage, So Why Not Add One to Your Bonus Room?

    If you have family members that love to sing, dance, and act you should consider adding a stage to your home. We can think of no better way to celebrate their talents than to construct a custom stage in your bonus room perfect for every home performance. Our favorite home stage ideas include: Adding media Why not…