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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.

  • 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…