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  • Kids’ Bedrooms That are Kickin’

    Interested in seeing some kids’ bedrooms that are kickin’ with excitement, functionality and creativity? The interior design possibilities for creating a child’s bedroom are endless, but the styles are dramatically different depending on the child’s age. The goal is to create a kid’s bedroom space that has the following features:

    • A space that a child can uniquely call their own;
    • It will have the capability of organizing and storing toys, games, clothes, and much more;
    • A space that is warm, cozy and interesting, whether big or small;
    • A bedroom space that will meet the entertainment and technological needs of a child who is also a student.

    Check out the following images that illustrate some of the possibilities for design and functionality for kickin’ kids bedrooms.

    It's Got Personality, Light, Storage and Action. Any Kid Would Love It!
    Custom Wall Graphics and a Coordinated Area Rug Define the Space
    Sliding Doors Open Up This Room to Make a Big Playroom

    To see a bunch more images, visit the interesting HGTV gallery article highlighting 15 easy updates for kids’ bedrooms. If you like the look of these rooms and are planning to renovate or build a custom new home in the Fairfield County, Connecticut area, contact Country Club Homes, Inc by telephone at 203.762.0550.

    Images via HGTV.com

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…