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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.

  • Architecture that Lets the Light In

    Increasing the natural light in your home has many benefits from physical and psychological well-being to practical and earth-friendly building. Homes designed to maximize daylight help to balance our bodily rhythms and conserve natural resources. Well lit rooms are perceived as more appealing than dim ones and truly stunning custom homes make light a top…

  • A Tisket, A Tasket, A Basket Idea for Lighting

    Easter arrives this weekend along with celebrations at home with family and friends. While you’re entertaining, imagine how new lighting ideas could add bright style to your space. Easter weekend seems like the perfect time to take a look at the basket pendants we’ve seen return as a trend this year. Basket pendants built from…

  • Is Your Home Ready for Spring? Tips for Greeting the New Season.

    Spring officially starts this weekend. With its spirit of renewal, spring is the ideal season to start fresh at home. Caring for your home in harmony with seasonal changes feels good and makes sense, too. It’s easier to remember tasks and stay organized when you plan your home maintenance in alignment with the calendar. Here…

  • In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day: Decorating with Green

    Green symbolizes growth, harmony, and a connection to nature. Since it’s also the color of St. Patrick’s Day, this is the perfect time to explore exciting ideas for decorating your home with green! Because green is available in so many shades, it’s a versatile color with which you can create many moods and looks. Darker…