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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.

  • 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…