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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.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…