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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.

  • 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…