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  • 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 motivate you to clear your home of clutter, February can be a time to rededicate yourself to the task. A clean, organized space injects new energy into your home and allows you to relax without distraction.

    Romantic ideas: The living room complementary as it is a comfortable and pleasurable spot for everyone in the home.
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    Sound: Music is a scientifically proven mood enhancer. Tune up your playlists and refresh your environment with new sounds.

    Smell: The soft fragrance of fresh flowers can do wonders to lift the spirits during winter months. Buy yourself some flowers for Valentine’s Day and commit to making it a habit! A bowl of oranges, or a small pot of water simmering on the stove with citrus, cloves or fresh herbs is another simple source of fragrance.

    Romantic ideas: Fortuny fabric slipcover and throws offer nurturing comfort.
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    Touch: A home full of appealing textures invites relaxation. Especially during the often cold and dreary February days, soft and colorful throws throughout your home will offer nurturing comfort.

    Taste: Organize your kitchen, stock essentials, and start exploring recipe books for new ideas. Sharing a home cooked meal with loved ones is one of the most intimate and memorable experiences we can enjoy.

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    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

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    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…