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  • How to Design a Mudroom That Stays Neat and Clean

    “A place for everything and everything in its place” is a popular saying that helps define the goal of a well organized mudroom. In any busy home the mudroom is the perfect space to store outerwear, shoes, bags, and family necessities. A great way to design a mudroom that stays neat and clean is to focus on creating custom built-ins that fit your family’s specific needs.

    Some of our favorite mudroom features include:

      • Built-in shoe storage Many families fight the daily battle of shoe storage. They quickly pile up and become unmanageable. Built-in shoe shelves, cubbies, or racks provide space for shoes that keeps them up and out of the way.


    Farmhouse Entry by Stowe Architects & Building Designers Cushman Design Group via Houzz

      • Dedicated cubbies A cubby for each member of the family naturally helps keep the mudroom clutter at bay. Hooks inside the cubbies allow for hanging storage and shelves can hold shoes, lunch boxes, or winter gloves.


    Traditional Entry by Philadelphia General Contractors Greenable via Houzz

      • A sliding door A shallow closet is a great place to install hooks, shelving, and a bench. You can add a sliding door to close the space off completely and to help keep clutter hidden.


    Eclectic Laundry Room via Houzz

    To learn more great home design ideas contact our team today at Country Club Homes, call 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…