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  • Get Organized: Ideas for A Home Office

    The start of a new year often means a commitment to eliminating clutter and getting organized at home. Here are some ways your home office can do a better job of making your life easier and more efficient.

    Just like any successful work project, designing your home office requires deliberate planning. Think about how you will spend time in the space and what your typical workflow is before you invest in a floor plan and furniture.

    Home Office Organization
    Farinelli Construction

    Lighting is essential in a home office, from natural light to task lighting, to keep a clear head and spirit. Position your work area to take advantage of natural light and views while protecting your computer screen from glare. Avoid positioning your screen directly in front of a light source, as this can lead to eyestrain and headaches.

    Create a home office at stairway landing
    Dixon Construction

    A productive and pleasant work atmosphere starts with a lack of clutter in a room design that makes it easy to find what you need when you need it. Staying organized requires levels of storage; remember to organize vertically as well as horizontally to make the most efficient use of your space.

    Organized Home office
    Carla Aston

    Above all, your home office should feel like a natural part of your home and not a sterile add-on. A design integrated with the overall aesthetic of your home will make your office feel more welcoming and appealing. Adding a few personal touches to the design, such as mementos and photos, keeps the home office feeling like a desirable space to stay and be productive.

    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.

  • 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…