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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.

  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…