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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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    While the real estate market is still somewhat mired in a recession, there are definite signs of life. Over the last 22 months, housing builds have slowly crept upward every month. This means that the materials and, more importantly, the skilled labor needed to build these homes has become increasingly less available. As with any…

  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options? Here are your choices: Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They…

  • Add a Bedroom Walkout to Your Master Suite

    While having a fabulous master bedroom can be luxurious all by itself, adding its own access to an outdoor retreat can enhance the space. We think that adding a doorway leading out to a private, fantastic view can add value and personality to a home. Having an escape directly connecting to the bedroom is unexpected…

  • Choose the Right Fireplace Material to Make a Statement in Your Home

    A fireplace is a must in most New England homes. It provides warmth in the winter, serves as a design focal point and can anchor a room. Choosing the right material for the fireplace in your home is essential to ensure it matches both the home’s architecture and your personal design style. There are many…