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  • Home Technology Pet Owners Will Love

    When you are planning your dream home design, make sure to include upgrades for your pets, too. Your cats and dogs are important members of the family and deserve products designed specifically for their needs. Our favorite high-tech gadgets for pets include:

    • Electronic pet door: Controlled by a microchip on your pet’s collar, the electronic pet door automatically opens and closes when your pet is nearby. This prevents wild animals from entering your home and can help maintain home comfort levels.


    Contemporary Patio by Winter Park Design-Build Firms Phil Kean Designs via Houzz

    • Pet fountain: WaterDog, an automatic pet fountain, is an ideal solution for keeping your outside pets hydrated. The fountain plugs into your spigot and turns on when your dog is within three feet. As your dog walks away the water turns off.


    Contemporary Landscape via Houzz

    • Laser pointer toy: Most cats love lasers but it can become tedious to keep them entertained. An automatic laser pointer toy may be the perfect addition to your home and can be programmed to keep your cats entertained all day.

    At Country Club Homes we pride ourselves on keeping up with hot new home design trends. Visit us online today at www.countryclubhomesinc.com or call us at 203-762-0550 to learn more.to learn more about our work.

  • 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…