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  • Opulent Yet Practical Dining Room Ideas

    Your home’s dining room serves a specific goal: feeding people, so don’t let this space be last on your design priority list. A few simple additions can help boost the style and design of the dining room without impacting the room’s overall function.

    When designing your dining room, consider:

    • Letting the light in: Don’t dine in the dark! You can increase the flow of light into the dining room by installing oversized windows, choosing side-by-side chandeliers to hang over the table, or by opting for a series of wall sconces.

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    Contemporary Dining Room by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

      • Focusing on the ceiling: It is easy to overlook the ceiling. Find ways to boost the dining room’s design by installing crown molding, adding a tray ceiling, or even painting the ceiling a contrasting color.

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        Source: Country Club Homes
      • Choosing a statement piece: Many homes benefit from a grand statement piece such as an opulent chandelier or oversized wall mirror. You can also bring your wine collection out of the cellar by installing a walk in wine cooler along the length of one wall.

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    Contemporary Dining Room by Toronto Design-Build Firms Urban Development Inc via Houzz
    Our team of experienced professionals stays up to date on the hottest home design ideas and trends. Contact us at Country Club Homes to learn more about our work.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…