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  • Make a Statement with Wallpaper

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    Wallpaper has made its return! Not long ago, wallpaper was considered “old fashioned” or “retro,” but now homeowners and designers have found innovative ways to integrate it into modern home decor. It’s important to choose a wallpaper that is high quality, and will provide durable beauty in your room’s design.

    If you want to install wallpaper in your home, there are several applications to consider, including:

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    • An accent wall. Similar to painting a single wall a bold color, using wallpaper on an accent wall creates visual interest and depth in a room. Bold patterns or textured designs will complement the color of the other walls.
    • Behind shelving. Dress up the space behind a built-in shelving unit by applying wallpaper. This adds pattern and interest to small spaces, and provides a beautiful backdrop to home decor and accessories.
    • The entryway. Set the stage for your home’s design by adding wallpaper to the entrance. Extend the entrance’s wallpaper up the stairs to connect spaces and provide continuity.


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    To learn more about ways to create visual interest in our custom built homes contact the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc. online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com or by telephone at 203-762-0550.

  • 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…