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  • Love Music? Include a Room Specifically Designed for Playing It

    Whether you’re a casual musician or a professional instrumentalist, you know that the right space can make creating music even more enjoyable. There’s something about playing in a room with the perfect shape and acoustics that really speaks to the soul and allows you to identify with your music. If you’re in the process of designing a home, or remodeling your existing home, why not build a room specifically for playing music? Here are a few tips to get you started.

      • Don’t overlook location when planning your music room. We suggest placing it above the garage or next to the living room, for example, rather than next to your child’s bedroom.
      • For the best acoustics, place the room towards the interior of the home, and don’t include windows — this helps to reduce sound leaving or coming in.


    Contemporary Home Theater via Houzz

      • The Greeks believed that the perfect proportions for acoustic quality were 1 x 1.6 x 2.6 (length x width x height). We agree.
      • Use an angled ceiling to reduce echo.


    Eclectic Home Theater by Wilmington Interior Designers & Decorators Bruce Palmer Interior Design

      • Avoid concave shapes, as these will trap sound.

    Building custom homes in Fairfield County, Country Club Homes is your source for unique, livable homes. Contact us to discuss your building or remodeling needs today.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Planning Tips for Executing a Flawless Kitchen Remodel

    Remodeling a kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with the proper preparation and the right planning, executing a flawless custom kitchen remodeling is within the reach of any homeowner. Here are some steps on how to get started: Dream Big but Reasonable A dream kitchen is about getting everything you want. But budgetary…

  • Add a Secondary Sink in Your Kitchen to Ease Cooking and Cleanup

    If you enjoy cooking or frequently entertain guests in your home, you might want to consider adding a secondary sink to your cooking area. A properly placed secondary sink can make a huge difference in your kitchen, giving you an additional area for food prep and post meal clean up that will transform both your kitchen’s form…

  • Does It Ever Make Sense to Do a Home Building Project Yourself?

    The do-it-yourself home improvement fad has grown stronger over the last few years, with television programs and websites cropping up with ideas and instructions.  It can be very inspiring to watch someone on a thirty minute show put up their own walls and crown molding, with beautiful results each time. But when it comes time…

  • Brighten Up Your Bathroom with Natural Light

    One room that benefits the most from natural lighting is one that rarely receives it: the bathroom. As you plan your custom home or bathroom remodel, you should consider creating a bathroom design that allows you to bring sunlight into the space. The bathroom design trends for master bathrooms in particular have featured designs that…