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  • Enjoy the Tiny Home Trend by Adding an Impressive Guest House

    Tiny houses, which pack all of the essentials for living into remarkably small spaces, are somewhat of a phenomenon in the architectural design world right now. By using the exceptional organization techniques and multi-functional layout ideas used in these tiny houses, you can create an impressive guesthouse in a lot less space than you’d expect. Here are some tips to get you started.

    • A loft lets you enjoy more space without an increase in square footage. You can position the bed in the loft, as is customary, or even put a little office up there for guests who have work to do while they’re away.


    Contemporary Living Room by Blue Hill Architects & Building Designers Knight Associates

    • Designing a murphy bed  against the wall makes it easy to convert the space from daytime use to nighttime use.


    Traditional Bedroom by Flemington General Contractors Bryhn Design/Build

    • Furniture that rotates and affixes to the wall allows for a lot more floor space when it’s not in use. We suggest integrating fold-out tables and desks into your design.


    Rustic Living Room by Seattle Photographers The Tiny Tack House
    If you love the idea of tiny houses (guest house) and other minimalist home construction trends, contact Country Club Homes to learn how we can help you integrate them into your custom home designs or renovation plans.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…