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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.

  • Make a Statement with Wallpaper

    Source: Country Club Homes Wallpaper has made its return! Not long ago, wallpaper was considered “old fashioned” or “retro,” but now homeowners and designers have found innovative ways to integrate it into modern home decor. It’s important to choose a wallpaper that is high quality, and will provide durable beauty in your room’s design. If you…

  • Add Space and Beauty to Your Home with a Bay Window

    Source: Country Club Homes A bay window is an interesting architectural detail that adds both space and beauty to a home. These windows vary greatly in size, scale, and location, but all will bring interest to a room and additional space to infuse your design style. If you’re embarking on a home remodeling project, consider adding…

  • Bathroom Remodel: Find the Perfect Spot for the Toilet

    Finding the right location for a toilet in a bathroom remodel may seem like a trivial matter but placing it in the wrong spot could cause annoyance in the future. Here are a few things to consider when finding the perfect spot for your toilet: Privacy – For partners who share a bathroom but don’t…

  • Plan a More Environmentally-Friendly Home with These Tips

    Building an environmentally-friendly home will not only aid the planet, it will also help you in your pocket book as well. “Green” homes are typically more cost-efficient to run, and generate a higher price when resold. Although there are a multitude of decisions to be made when building “green”, here are a few key tips to get…