Some Ideas to Consider …

  • 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.

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…