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  • Gather Here: Ideas for Your Kitchen Island

    A central island, a familiar element in today’s kitchens, is a place to prepare and cook food, eat casual family meals, and gather while entertaining. Depending on which of these activities is most important to you, your kitchen island can be designed in a myriad of functional and stylish ways.

    The basic structure of most islands starts with work surfaces on one side, seating on the other, and storage incorporated throughout. If you’re an enthusiastic home chef who likes to cook for friends, you may be attracted to the idea of including a countertop range on your island, along with a prep sink. Features such as wine refrigerators, a microwave, warming trays, and other appliances handy during parties are also assets for people who love to entertain groups. Finding space for displaying cookbooks or storing bottles of wine adds personal flavor. With creative planning, all of these elements can be included in an appealing island design.

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    John B. Murray Architect

    Consider the possibility of a multi-level island design. With the cooking surface lower than the surface for eating, guests can be at eye level with the cook. A multi-level design also keeps dinner prep out of view.

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    Custom Kitchen Island by Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Islands are a great place to experiment with color in your kitchen that might feel like too much on surrounding cabinetry. Whether it’s a bright hue of blue, green or yellow or a strong slate gray or blue, an island with unexpected color makes a memorable statement.

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    New-Canaan, CT Custom Kitchen Built by Country Club Homes Inc.

    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.

  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire…

  • Think Outside the Box Shaped Room and Let in More Light

    In custom home design its important to think outside of the box. We suggest getting creative with room shapes and home layout instead of relying on box-shaped rooms. A simple shift away from the standard square room allows more light to pour into the room and helps create an airy feel. At Country Club Homes we understand…

  • May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

    The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the birth of a nation. Hallmarks of the Federal style include symmetry, balance, and the lack of adornments. There are many classic Federal buildings still in use across the country…

  • Add Layers of Interest to a Large Space With Clever “Mini Rooms”

    One of the hottest trends in home remodeling is creating mini-rooms within larger spaces. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to add a mini-room including privacy, visual interest, and an innovative use of space. If you are interested in a mini-room consider adding it to your: Playroom – Playrooms are all about whimsy and fun and a great way to elevate…