Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Relax in a Freestanding Soaking Tub

    Connecticut homeowners who are planning a bathroom remodel should consider installing a freestanding tub. Freestanding tubs are one of the bathroom design trends that can set the theme and focal point of the room. The style of the tub can create a vintage, contemporary or traditional look depending upon the style of tub chosen, and and can complement the rest of your home’s decor.

    Source: Country Club Homes
    Source: Country Club Homes

    A freestanding tub can offer more floor space in the bathroom than a built-in tub and deck. You can show off your bathroom floor with a freestanding or a claw-foot tub that elevates the bottom of the tub off of the floor.

    The placement and type of tub you choose can create a unique focal point that stands out from other bathrooms. For example, elevating the tub on a platform near a window will create drama and draw a visitor’s focus to that area. A tub that has colored or mirrored sides can be used to tie the wall color into the rest of the decor, to exaggerate the space by blending in with the floor, or to add vintage style and nostaglia to the space.

    Source: Country Club Homes
    Source: Country Club Homes

    Freestanding tubs can be highlighted with a variety of accessories. Installing a chandelier over the tub, for example, will create a decadent, elegant atmosphere; placing a plant on a stand near the tub introduces natural elements that aren’t often seen in a bathroom. For a more traditional and utilitarian look, a well-placed bench or a basket of towels, books or toiletries gives bathers a convenient way to find what they need without leaving the tub.

    For more information about our custom designs and home building services, please contact Country Club Homes Inc by phone at 203-762-0550, or visit our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • 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…