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  • Glow With Happiness Over These Unique Lighting Ideas

    Any home design is made better by innovative and effective lighting. One of today’s hottest trends is to use fluorescence throughout a home’s design to cast a soft glow and create plenty of visual interest. Our favorite ways to add fluorescence include:

      • Ambient lighting. You can use fluorescence in a variety of ways to enhance your home’s ambient lighting. Cabinet lighting, underbed lighting, and ceiling lighting are all ways to integrate a fluorescent glow into your home.
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    Contemporary Living Room via Houzz
      • Exterior lighting. Put fluorescence to work outside by applying a specially designed coating to garden pots, tiles, or even the sidewalk. Starpath, an elastomeric coating, absorbs and stores energy from the sun during daylight hours then casts a cool glow in the dark night.
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    Traditional Exterior via Houzz
      • Functional lighting. Many times you need light to serve a specific purpose. Consider adding fluorescence in a bathroom to serve as a nightlight or in the kitchen to make the cold walk to your morning coffee a little more enjoyable.
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    Contemporary Kitchen via Houzz

    For more information about innovative custom home design ideas contact our team at Country Club Homes,call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. We are ready to help you bring your design dreams to life.

  • Is an Attic Bedroom Right For Your Home?

    Many homeowners, in the quest to find more room for their family, turn to the otherwise ignored attic. It’s not a bad idea as the space is already available, can be insulated easily and makes for a private yet accessible bedroom. Here are a few things to know when considering an attic bedroom renovation. Source: Country Club…

  • Save Money on Your Heating and Cooling with Emme

    There are many factors that go into building an energy-efficient home, and one of the most important decisions is the choice of heating and cooling equipment. Programmable thermostats, controllable ducts and other innovations have revolutionized climate control.  In particular, the use of zone-controlled systems, like those manufactured by Emme, can save you up to 40% on…

  • Stay Warm and Cozy This Winter with Heated Floors

    Heated floors are such a fabulous addition to any home, especially now that winter is fast approaching. The two most popular methods of installation are electric radiant heat and hydronic heat. Here are some ways to distinguish between these two methods: Electric Radiant Heat This is a less expensive and easier to install version, in…

  • Highlight Your Mantel with Beautiful Holiday Decor

    Fireplace mantels are so versatile. They can easily become a room’s focal point or quietly blend into the surrounding environment. And now that our thoughts have turned to holiday decorating ideas, why not let your fireplace mantel take center stage? A gorgeous mantle constructed from a rough hewn log looks fabulous when topped with natural decorating elements. Arrange white…