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  • Hot Trend: Shiplap Siding Wall Treatment

    We’ve been one of the area’s leading custom homebuilding and remodeling firms since 1955 and have seen trends come, go and come back in fashion again. Once trends are widely used people want something different; they want change. Did you know brass is back? It may not be the brass from the 80’s, but brass accents can add sophisticated warmth to your home. Most of the new brass is not lacquered. It is left unfinished and has an aged patina.

    Turret Room with ship lap siding

    One of the latest trends that we have seen over the last few years is shiplap siding as an interior wall treatment. It is the “hot” new look we are hearing about from both the interior design community as well as our clients. Shiplap has a rabbet or groove cut at the end of the boards which allows them to overlap and still lie flush.

    Mudroom with ship lap

     A classic installation can be done in the mudroom or kitchen, but we have installed shiplap in bathrooms, family rooms and on fireplace surrounds to name a few. To view more ideas on using shiplap, check out this link on Pinterest.

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    At Country Cub Homes, we pride ourselves on keeping current with the hottest custom home design ideas. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com  to learn more about our work.

  • Home Style of the Month: Colonial Revival

    A uniquely American style, Colonial Revival was initially inspired by a surge of patriotism and was most popular from 1895-1945. The Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 created a renewed interest in the historical architecture of the United States. Architects began studying early Colonial homes and translated the original ideas into larger homes with an emphasis on…

  • What Trends are Underfoot? Ideas for Wood Flooring

    Beautiful flooring is the underpinning of any stylish home. The ideal flooring is a smart combination of visual appeal and durability and wood floors have reliably accomplished that combination for centuries. Here’s a look at some of the most popular options in wood flooring today. Pale and neutral washes, especially gray, are having a moment…

  • 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…

  • A New Outlook: Window Styles

    Thoughtful window design and placement emphasizes a sense of style in your whole home remodel and dramatically affects the look and feel of your space. Windows can create a deeper connection to surrounding nature by framing views and bringing natural light and circulation into your home. Here’s a look at some of today’s most popular…