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  • Make the Most of Your Home Renovation Project with These Tips

    Undergoing a home remodeling project is the best way to turn your home into the space of your dreams. You should work with your contractor and architect to ensure your design goals are met and to avoid common remodeling pitfalls.

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    Make sure to consider the following:

    • Existing systems. The plans for your remodeling project may be affected by the systems currently in the home. Take time to consider the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems when deciding on the scope of the remodel and determine if they need an upgrade during the project.
    • Construction technology. Technology in the home construction industry is growing rapidly. Work with your trusted professionals to install state-of-the-art features and take advantage of building advancements that make a house safer, quieter, and more efficient.
    • The future. You should make remodeling choices that have an immediate impact on your life with an eye on planning for the future. Consider what your life will be like in 5, 10, and 15 years and make design and layout choices that will grow with your family.

    Contact us online at Country Club Homes, or by phone at 203-762-0550 for more home remodeling tips.  We are ready to help make your home remodeling dreams come true.

  • 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…