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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.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…