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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.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…