Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Green & Energy Efficient Building

    There are a myriad of decisions to make when deciding on “green” products and systems for your home.

    green-house For some, it means taking advantage of everything out there, and making sure that the process has been coordinated to result in the best end product with the smallest footprint on our planet.

    For others, it may be to just take advantage of some products, such as spray foam insulation or a geo-thermal heating and air conditioning system to help improve the energy efficiency of their home.

    The basic areas that you need to think about, and we can help you with, are:

    • Situating the home properly to take advantage of slope, sunlight and tree shade
    • The building envelope to make sure the home is well insulated, and then properly ventilated
    • Building with as little waste as possible
    • Environmentally-friendly products
    • Improving the air quality within your home
    • Systems that improve energy-efficiency and ultimately lower the cost of running your home

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    You can also save money and energy by following these suggestions on EnergyStar.gov. Take a room-by-room tour and learn what you can do to save.

     

    Let Country Club Homes guide you through this process while also making sure that you have a beautifully designed home.  We have the expertise, and have made it our mission to stay abreast of the latest in green technology and products as they continue to evolve and improve. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 to learn more.
  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…