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  • Metal is Hot in Home Design

    One of today’s hottest trends in interior design is to incorporate bold brass shades throughout the home. At Country Club Homes we are committed to following trends and finding ways to use them in our clients’ custom homes. There are a variety of ways to incorporate the newest metal trend in your home design, including:

    Modern Kitchen by Vancouver Home Builders kbcdevelopments via Houzz
      • Countertops- You can find flecks of metallic bronze in many different countertop options including granite, Corian, and recycled glass. The innovative recycled glass countertops can be used anywhere natural stone is typically used and offer homeowners a beautiful and environmentally friendly surface.
    Contemporary Kitchen by Saratoga General Contractors RemodelWest via Houzz
      • Tiles- Backsplash tiles in both the kitchen and bathroom are ideal locations for incorporating the metal trend. Consider adding metal finishes throughout the backsplash design for a pop of unexpected color and visual interest.
    Transitional Kitchen by Montclair Architects & Building Designers Oasis Architecture via Houzz
    • Exterior doors and walls- Custom home designers have quickly discovered the beauty and innovation of bronze anodized exterior panels. These metal panels are constructed in a variety of multi-slide, swing door, and folding door systems and offer an exterior solution that is both energy efficient and beautiful.

    If you are searching for more information about custom homes in Fairfield County contact our team today at Country Club Homes, call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.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…