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  • Outdoor Entertaining: Memorable Occasions in Your Own Backyard

    Sharing special occasions in your own backyard with friends and family creates festive and memorable events. With expert planning, a thoughtful layout, and inspired design, your patio or deck can be a space that’s perfect for outdoor entertaining.

    Start by considering how you would like to prepare, cook and serve meals outdoors. Your choices range from a simple grill to a full-scale outdoor kitchen. In addition to a cooking zone, you will want a layout that comfortably integrates dining and relaxing with ample space to navigate.

    Outdoor Entertaining: Memorable Occasions in Your Own Backyard
    Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Entertaining day and night? From a fire pit surrounded by a cozy circle of chairs to a large stone fireplace, a heat source adds a comforting glow when the sun goes down. During the day, you will want to have gathering spots for guests to find shade in your outdoor space, whether from umbrellas, a roof overhang, or a pergola.

    Outdoor Entertaining: Memorable Occasions in Your Own Backyard
    Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Truly successful outdoor entertaining space is designed to create an appealing and distinct environment while at the same time feeling like a natural extension of your home. With a deck or patio custom designed for the events you most enjoy hosting, you can comfortably and happily welcome guests into an inspiring outdoor space.

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    Asmara, Architect Patrick Ahearn

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • Construction Prices Continue to Rise as the Demand for New Construction Expands

    While the real estate market is still somewhat mired in a recession, there are definite signs of life. Over the last 22 months, housing builds have slowly crept upward every month. This means that the materials and, more importantly, the skilled labor needed to build these homes has become increasingly less available. As with any…

  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options? Here are your choices: Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They…

  • Add a Bedroom Walkout to Your Master Suite

    While having a fabulous master bedroom can be luxurious all by itself, adding its own access to an outdoor retreat can enhance the space. We think that adding a doorway leading out to a private, fantastic view can add value and personality to a home. Having an escape directly connecting to the bedroom is unexpected…

  • Choose the Right Fireplace Material to Make a Statement in Your Home

    A fireplace is a must in most New England homes. It provides warmth in the winter, serves as a design focal point and can anchor a room. Choosing the right material for the fireplace in your home is essential to ensure it matches both the home’s architecture and your personal design style. There are many…