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  • One Kitchen, Two Islands: A Unique Idea for Your Fairfield County Home

    The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, and for obvious reasons. This is where we eat, drink and be merry! We probably all have fond memories of being in the kitchen as a child. The aroma of lasagna baking in the oven, or the sweet smell of fresh homemade apple pie – doesn’t it bring back memories?

    So it’s clear that the kitchen is a crucial space within the home. And it should be designed so as to cater to families who love gathering there. One kitchen design trend that’s certain catching on is the installation of not one, but two islands.

    But why would anyone need two islands in the kitchen?

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    It’s quite a beneficial design solution, we assure you. It provides an extra surface for food preparation, or a place for the kids to do their homework. Your guests can also have a seat at the second island without getting in the way of the chef. Two islands are also ideal for the kitchen that requires lots of storage. In short, double islands in the kitchen help to make the space more functional for the busy family.

    If you are considering a kitchen renovation but you aren’t sure if adding an island is the solution you really need, contact us in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Country Club Homes, Inc. can offer some excellent insights and recommendations. You can call us at 203-762-0550, or visit us at our website.

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  • 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…