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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.

  • 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…