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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.

  • A New Direction for a Classic: Vertical Subway Tiles

    Subway tiles have fascinated American homeowners since they first debuted in the NYC underground transit in 1904. Adaptable style, reliable durability and easy maintenance make subway tiles a timeless option that works in both modern and historic environments. White subway tile is the most popular by far but today’s manufacturers provide a galaxy of colors,…

  • Country Club Homes Receives Influencer and Recommended Badges from Houzz

    Country Club Homes, Inc. is proud to announce our reviews and contributions to Houzz discussions have unlocked two new badges: the Influencer badge which is given to pros whose advice and knowledgeable posts are most appreciated by the Houzz community, and, the Recommended badge which goes only to the top-rated pros on Houzz.     Earlier this…

  • Outdoor Renovations Extend Your Home’s Living Space

    As the final days of summer draw to a close, we are reminded that fall is around the corner, children are back in school, and most of us are back to our hectic schedules. One way to help us relax, enjoy our friends and family, and extend the season is to expand your living area to the outdoors. A…

  • Hot Trend: Shiplap Siding Wall Treatment

    We’ve been one of the area’s leading custom homebuilding and remodeling firms since 1955 and have seen trends come, go and come back in fashion again. Once trends are widely used people want something different; they want change. Did you know brass is back? It may not be the brass from the 80’s, but brass…