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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.

  • 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…