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  • How the Winners of Best in American Living Reflect Current Design Values

    The National Association of Home Builders recently recognized builders from across the country that stood out in innovation and home design trends. The award winning projects give us a glimpse into what is on the horizon for construction and remodeling trends. Common ideas represented in the honored projects include:

    • Spa-like bathrooms Centered bathtubs, radiant floor heating, and multi-head showers can all make your bathroom feel like a spa. Treat your bathroom as a space in your house that is specifically designed to get away from it all.


    Contemporary Bathroom via Houzz

    • Indoor-outdoor living Transitional spaces are a hot trend and utilize screens, foldable walls, and removable walls. Consider installing an accordion glass wall or window for the ability to easily transform an indoor space into a transitional outdoor space.


    Traditional Sunroom by Mill Valley Interior Designers & Decorators EJ Interior Design, Eugenia Jesberg via Houzz

    • Mixing materials The mixing of natural materials with industrial and contemporary materials helps soften the look of modern design. Including classical elements with the sleek glass and steel of industrial design stood out in the award winning projects as innovative and on-trend.


    Contemporary Kitchen by Greenville Interior Designers & Decorators Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
    At Country Club Homes we are committed to staying current with new home design trends. Contact us today to learn more 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…