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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.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…