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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.

    Ideas for Your Kitchen Island
    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.

  • The Draw of Beautiful Solid Hardwood Floors

    No other element of a house exudes warmth and traditional style quite like a hardwood floor. Just entering a room with a rich, earth-toned foundation is enough to make you feel at home, isn’t it? But like many elements in home design, the looks are just the beginning. Hardwood floors have become the preferred option…

  • Make the Most of Your Porch This Spring in Fairfield County

    We are so overdue for some pleasant warm weather here in New England, don’t you think? And there’s no better way to enjoy those beautiful days outside than relaxing on your porch… perhaps with a great book and a steamy cup of whatever your heart desires. A front porch can add lots of curb appeal…

  • Have a Seat… in the Bedroom?

    What is it about seating in the bedroom that gives it an air of elegance? Perhaps because benches, chairs, chaises, sofas and love seats are so often seen in common living areas that it automatically becomes a visual interest when seen in a different type of space. Because a dedicated seating area in the bedroom…

  • Add Charm in the Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink

    Farmhouse sinks, also referred to as apron sinks, are a great choice for kitchen design that’s one part country, but still completely traditional. While some may think that these sinks are outdated and completely old-fashioned, what really determines the look and feel of a farmhouse sink is what’s surrounding it. With the right backsplash, faucet,…