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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.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…