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  • House Materials Known for Their Durability

    If you are taking the time and effort to have your home renovated, you want to make sure the results are long-lasting. At Country Club Homes, we emphasize using the most durable materials. Here is a look at four materials that we love using in our projects because they stay looking great for decades with minimal wear and tear.

    Stone Tile

    Traditional tile is so versatile. We have used in in bathrooms, kitchens, counter tops, floors, and even roofs. You can choose from any color or pattern, and the results stay looking as good as new for decades.

    Stoned Tile Kitchen

    Stone Tile via Houzz
    Hardwood

    A hardwood floor may need sanding and refinishing after a few years of wear, but with this care it keeps its natural beauty for an incredible length of time.
    Hardwood Floors
    Hardwood Floors via Houzz
    Copper

    More durable than aluminum or vinyl, copper gutters and pipes add character to a space and they also last a lifetime.

    Traditional Porch by Point Pleasant Beach Architects & Building Designers Richard Bubnowski Design LLC
    Masonry

    We love using masonry in new constructions and on additions. It provides a natural look and won’t break down.
    Masonry Fireplace
    Masonry Fireplace by Country Club Homes
    For help integrating these materials in your new home, contact Country Club Homes. We design new homes and help you make wonderful changes to upgrade existing spaces, too.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…