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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 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.

  • 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…