Some Ideas to Consider …

  • 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 constructing a custom window nook. Consider upgrading to an oversized window that allows for plenty of natural light and a space that feels both large and luxurious.


    Mediterranean Kitchen by La Jolla General Contractors Priority 1 Project Management via Houzz

    •  Creative retreat – A creative retreat can be designed to meet the available space in your home and your specific needs whether you enjoy painting, yoga, or writing. For even more privacy you may want to consider constructing a separate structure on your property that can serve as an independent space.


    Traditional Home Office by Edina Design-Build Firms Great Neighborhood Homes via Houzz

    •  Personal library – A personalized library can be added to nearly any space in your home. Built-in bookcases, windows for natural light, and a comfortable chair to retreat to all combine to create a space that is perfect for your escape.


    Traditional Family Room by Long Island City Interior Designers & Decorators Laurie S Woods, ASID via Houzz

    Our team at Country Club Homes has years of experience helping clients realize their custom home design ideas. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…