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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.

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  • Inspiring Fireplace Ideas to Warm Up Your New Home This Winter

    We all love a fireplace, right? The crackling fire, the undeniable warmth, and the opportunity to create interesting architecture all make fireplaces a highly sought after home detail. Regardless of your home’s style a fireplace is an excellent addition to your custom home. There are a lot of styles to consider but our favorite fireplace…

  • Bring Touches of the Italian Renaissance to Your Traditional New England Home

    The classic Italianate home design style weaves elements of the Italian Renaissance into modern homes and features exterior elements that make homes stand out. Elements of this design style can also be integrated into a traditional New England home to reflect your personal style and enhance your home’s best features. The most classic Italianate architectural…

  • Be Inspired by These Covered Bridges When Planning Features for Your New Home

    There may be nothing more classically American than covered bridges. These bridges dot the country and will instantly transport a traveler back to a simpler time in our country’s history. Many covered bridges have been restored and are painstakingly cared for to preserve our heritage and the beauty of the structures. Rustic Spaces by Breckenridge Architects…