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  • 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.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…