Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to it:

    Convert the Dining Room – Especially in homes that have eat-in kitchens and an outdoor dining area, the dining room is often just a showpiece. If you only use your dining room once or twice a year, it might be time to consider making better use of all that space. It’s easy to convert a dining room into work or play space, and you can renovate it to include necessary built-in storage.

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    Open Your Space – If you have an older home with boxy rooms, you can make it feel so much larger by converting to an open floor plan.  Consider renovating to remove any walls that don’t provide necessary support or pipes.  You can even add interior windows to walls that you don’t want or are unable to remove entirely.

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    Add a Home Office in a Closet – Home offices are often used solely for work so, unless you use yours for meeting clients, they don’t usually need to be large. The extra downstairs closet can be renovated to include power and a built-in desk designed specifically for the space.

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    Finish Spaces – If you have an unfinished basement or attic, these are perfect opportunities to increase the livable space of your home without creating a whole new addition.

    For more great ideas that will make your Fairfield County home feel bigger, please contact us at Country Club Homes Inc. or call us at 203-762-0550.

  • The Versatility of Built-ins

    At Country Club Homes, we always advise our clients to think about storage when we’re designing their custom homes. So many homeowners struggle to find space for their items, but by including built-in storage spaces in our designs, we find that our clients are able to stay more organized and keep their homes clutter free….

  • Create a Home That Feels Like a Vacation Spot

    When you’re designing your own custom home, you have the opportunity to make it everything you have always dreamed of. Use these home design ideas to create a home that feels like a vacation spot, from the time you enter the door until the time you climb into bed. Start with the patio. We recommend…

  • Make a Statement With Shingle Style

    Shingle style homes feature a distinctive and classical architecture that is reminiscent of early 21st century American design. These homes are often found in coastal areas and are ideal for casual living with a traditional feel. Shingle style features several distinct characteristics that set it apart from other home styles, including: Large front porches. Shingle style homes…

  • Take Radiant Heating Outdoors for a Truly Luxurious Home

    Radiant heating has become a staple of luxury interior home design. But have you ever considered installing one of these heating systems outside? Radiant heating can be used under exterior concrete and tiles to heat the floor and help make your exterior spaces more comfortable and functional. Outdoor radiant heating can be used in a…