Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Inspiration for Creating a Separate Painting Studio for Your Hobby or Career

    If you love to paint, either for a career or as a hobby, you know that it should be done in a dedicated space. Painting requires specialized equipment, materials with specific storage requirements, and a warm space with plenty of light. Painters often try to paint in a spare room or the cold garage but this isn’t conducive to creating your best work. At Country Club Homes we suggest creating a specialized painting studio that is custom designed to fit your specific needs.

    When planning your painting studio pay attention to the:

        • Location: Site the studio on a location that maximizes the available views and natural sunlight. Choose a spot on your property that will inspire your best work.


    Contemporary Garage And Shed by Kansas City Architects & Building Designers RDM Architecture via Houzz

          • Outdoor Space: Include an exterior space that will allow you to paint outside. Plan for a small patio that is connected to the studio and near your necessary supplies.


    Contemporary Exterior by San Francisco General Contractors Bill Fry Construction – Wm. H. Fry Const. Co. via Houzz

          • Necessities: Install shelves, cabinets, and closets that allow you to carefully organize your supplies. Make sure you plan for a small bathroom and an additional work sink for clean up.


    Contemporary Home Office via Houzz
    If you’re interested in more home remodeling ideas contact our team at Country Club Homes. Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com. We are committed to serving the home construction needs of the Fairfield County area.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…