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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.

  • 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…