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  • Gorgeous Ideas for Adding Interior French Doors to Your Home

    One surefire way to add character to your home is to install interior French doors with custom glass treatments. These stately doors will open up a space by allowing plenty of light to flow between rooms. However, they can also pose a challenge when you’re wanting to ensure privacy in an office, bedroom, or bathroom.

    Our favorite ways to enhance the look of the French doors include:

    Traditional Bedroom by Huntington Beach Doors Interior Door and Closet Company via Houzz
    • Frosted glass panels- Frosted glass panels highlight the beauty of the door while also adding privacy. There are a variety of styles to choose from including textured panels and those with etched designs.
    Traditional Family Room by Encino Interior Designers & Decorators Dayna Katlin Interiors via Houzz
    • Tiered Roman shades- Choosing a French door with tiered Roman shades allows you to control the amount of light you let in without bulky drapes or permanent coverings. Choose a shade in a neutral color to complement the room and stand the test of time.
    Traditional Living Room by Charleston Interior Designers & Decorators J. Rhodes Interior Design, Inc. via Houzz
    • Plantation shutters- Custom plantation shutters let light in during the day but can be easily closed for additional privacy. They offer a clean and subtle look that will work with any home decor.

    For more information on beautiful and innovative custom home design ideas, contact our team at Country Club Homes,  call  203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…