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  • How Bookworms Can Make Better Use of a Dining Room

    Many custom homes have well appointed dining rooms that feature a large table, plenty of seating, and an engaging design that stimulates conversation. But can the dining room be more? We challenge you to think outside of the box for your dining room design and consider transforming this space to reflect your personal style and your family’s interests.

    Traditional Dining Room by Charleston Architects & Building Designers Bill Huey + Associates via Houzz

    One fantastic way to elevate the dining room’s design is to create a library atmosphere. Books of all shapes and sizes can be strategically added to a dining room space to integrate your love of reading. Custom built-in shelves, display cases, and specialized cabinetry are all ideal additions for showcasing your books. A library ladder adds visual interest and makes reaching the top shelves easy. Don’t forget to use any extra space in the room to create a reading nook. Gather a cozy chair, plush rug, and task lighting to add a bit of comfort to your dining room design.

    Contemporary Dining Room by New York Architects & Building Designers Beinfield Architecture PC via Houzz

    If you would like more information about custom homes in Fairfield County, contact our team at Country Club Homes, call  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…