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  • Plan Out a Laundry Room You’ll Want to Use

    Even if you hate doing the laundry you deserve a luxurious laundry room! Gone are the days that the laundry room was an overlooked space or relegated to a small closet. Today’s laundry rooms feature beautiful design elements and creative interpretations of a functional space. When designing your custom laundry room you’ll want to pay particular attention to:

    Beach Style Laundry Room by Newport Beach Home Builders Spinnaker Development via Houzz
      • Functional areas- Well designed laundry rooms should include space for prep, washing and drying, ironing, and storage. Make sure that the layout allows you to complete all of these tasks without feeling cramped.
    Traditional Laundry Room by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz
      • Cabinet dimensions- It’s important to ensure that your laundry room cabinets are the proper dimensions to fit all of your laundry essentials. Determine cabinet size by the height of your washer and dryer, the amount of storage you require, and any additional purposes the room may serve.
    Traditional Laundry Room by Los Angeles Tile, Stone & Countertops Emser Tile via Houzz
    • Extra space- Laundry rooms with extra space may serve as a craft room, mud room, or sewing room. If you are designing a space that will pull double duty make sure you choose a layout that doesn’t impact the functional use of the laundry room.

    For more custom home design ideas contact our team today at Country Club Homes, call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

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    Gothic architecture rose to popularity from the 12th to the 16th centuries and was primarily used in European religious construction. 200 years later the rise of the gothic revival era signaled a shift in the design style to residential structures in both Europe and the United States. This architectural style was known for its asymmetry and…

  • How Bookworms Can Make Better Use of a Dining Room

    Many custom homes have well appointed dining rooms that feature a large table, plenty of seating, and an engaging design that stimulates conversation. But can the dining room be more? We challenge you to think outside of the box for your dining room design and consider transforming this space to reflect your personal style and your…

  • Keep the Space Under Your Stairs Performing for You

    If you’re searching for a bit more storage in your home you may want to consider putting the space under your stairs to work. This spot in the house may be the prime location to add shelving, cabinetry, or customized storage. Our favorite ways to use this space include: Adding open shelving- Open shelving can be added to…

  • Gorgeous Ideas for Adding Interior French Doors to Your Home

    One surefire way to add character to your home is to install interior French doors with custom glass treatments. These stately doors will open up a space by allowing plenty of light to flow between rooms. However, they can also pose a challenge when you’re wanting to ensure privacy in an office, bedroom, or bathroom. Our favorite ways to…