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  • Is an Attic Bedroom Right For Your Home?

    Many homeowners, in the quest to find more room for their family, turn to the otherwise ignored attic. It’s not a bad idea as the space is already available, can be insulated easily and makes for a private yet accessible bedroom. Here are a few things to know when considering an attic bedroom renovation.

    Attic Bedroom
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    attic bedroom
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    Pay Attention to Building Codes – Getting a permit may seem unnecessary since you are not building outside the walls of your present home but, no matter how simple, there is always electrical wiring that should be inspected and it is short-sighted to skip this process.  Ultimately, when you go to sell your house, you’ll be unable to list the extra bedroom without the proper permits and certificate of occupancy, and today’s demanding buyer will insist on having the proper paperwork in place.

    attic bedroom
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    Understand Access – Similarly, you cannot just install a simple stairs without the proper dimensions and call it an accessway. Beforehand, consult an architect or building engineer so that you do not install a substandard stairway which will then not be approved by the town.  Also, keep in mind that furniture will need to get up the stairs so don’t make it too narrow.

    Attic Playroom
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    Don’t Ignore the Utilities – In the short term, it’s certainly cost effective to avoid a placing a bathroom on the third floor but you will pay in the long term.  Your home will also be more attractive to a buyer when the third floor bedroom has its own bathroom.

    For more ideas on attic bedrooms and other home renovation projects, please contact us at Country Club Homes. Find us online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or reach us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • Customize a Kitchen Island to Fit Your Lifestyle

    Whether you like to entertain, your passion is cooking or you just like a cozy spot to gather with your family, your kitchen island  can be designed to meet your lifestyle.  It can be decorative or purely functional, can have clean lines or more traditional details, can be painted or stained.  You get to choose……

  • Increase Space with These Bathroom Storage Trends

    Today’s master bathroom, or any bathroom for that matter, is no longer just functional, but also inviting and a place for refuge from our ever stressful world.  Your design style should be brought into the bathroom along with some great storage and organizational options that are available today. Install a wide built-in niche with shelves…

  • Use Traditional Decor to Create a Child’s Room

    Children’s rooms have evolved. Gone are the days of painted animals or sticking to a color palette of primary colors or pastels. Children’s rooms have become both elevated examples of your personal design style and functional spaces for your young ones to grow. There are many great ways to incorporate traditional decor in your child’s…

  • Add a Luxurious Library Retreat to Your Home

    Libraries are for book lovers!  In today’s busy world, we often don’t take enough time for ourselves or for sitting down with a good book.  Imagine a space dedicated to collecting and displaying the books you’ve collected over the years, while also providing a retreat to which to escape. Some library design ideas that you…