Some Ideas to Consider …

  • No Matter Your Design Preferences, Make Sure Your Home is Functional First

    When designing a custom home it’s easy to get wrapped up in the creative options for decorating and expressing your personal style. But first, we recommend you assess and address the home’s function and your specific needs to ensure it’s the perfect fit for your family.

    • Stick to the plan- It’s essential to have a plan for your home that focuses on the function of the individual spaces. Take the time to evaluate your family’s specific needs and lifestyle to create an interior design plan that maximizes function.
    • Design around function- Start with the functional design of a space and then move to accessories and creative touches. This is important as your tastes change over time. If you can keep the same functional design of a space it is far easier to just update the color palette, accessories, window treatments, and rugs.
    • Create value- The resale value of a home is often found in its function. Prospective buyers are looking for a home that meets their family’s needs and can be decorated to match their specific style.

    For more home construction tips, visit us online at Country Club Homes or  call 203-762-0550. We are ready to help your custom home dreams become reality.

  • Perfect Home Features to Help Introverts Recharge

    Have you ever felt the need to escape, get away, and have some time to yourself? Before you take off for a weekend away consider adding a retreat to your home that is custom designed to help you recharge and is always available. Perhaps you could benefit from the following: Window nook – Maximize your home’s view by…

  • Bring the Outside In to Your Kitchen for Perfect Entertaining in Warm Weather

    The warm summer months are just around the corner and it is never too early to consider upgrading your kitchen space for endless entertaining opportunities. One of today’s hottest kitchen trends is to connect your exterior space with your kitchen.  Our favorite design ideas include: Installing an indoor/outdoor counter space Extending your kitchen counter into an exterior space…

  • Choose Your Favorite Dormer Style

    Dormers are structural elements of a home or building that extend outward from the roof. There are a variety of different dormer styles used in traditional home design, the most popular styles include: Gable A gable is the most traditional type of dormer and serves multiple purposes including keeping water away from the window and adding vertical headroom….

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Post-Medieval English

    Post-medieval English homes were found throughout England and colonial America in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s. This is a style born in England and brought to the colonies by Puritans who settled in the Northeast. Although this isn’t a common modern style you can incorporate elements into your home’s design, such as: Window details This…