Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Set the Table for a Better Dining Room

    When the holidays arrive each year the dining room usually gets used more often as we welcome guests into our homes for seasonal celebrations. What makes the dining room inviting, comfortable and memorable?

     

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    Barry Dixon’s Virginia Farmhouse Dining Room

    Because it is typically one of the least used rooms in a home, the dining room can be a place to experiment with dramatic colors and materials. A deep blue or red on the walls, grandly scaled lighting fixtures with metallic or crystal elements, and prominent pieces of art are examples of going bold in the dining room and giving your guests something to talk about!

     

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    Tucker & Marks

    The right lighting is essential to setting the mood in your dining room. You want enough light so that your wonderful food can be properly seen but not so much light that guests feel uncomfortable. Soft, warm lighting is an ideal choice supported by multiple candles to bring a festive glow to the room.

     

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    Country Club Homes, Inc.

    Encourage lingering over wine and conversation by ensuring that the chairs around your dining table are comfortable and that the room design allows enough space for navigating throughout, whether during serving or after dinner mingling.

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • Add a Highly Functional Garage to Your Custom Home

    Don’t overlook the garage when designing and building your custom home in Fairfield County. Even though the garage isn’t a living space, it is an area of your home where organization and durable storage solutions are essential. Traditional Exterior by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Be practical: The garage isn’t just about aesthetics —…

  • Add Hot Tubs to Your Custom New England Home

    Have you considered installing a hot tub in your custom New England home? Hot tubs have long been a staple of luxurious living, because they offer a place to relax and unwind. Today, hot tubs have become a hot new home design trend! There are many innovative ways to incorporate a hot tub into a luxury…

  • Use the Views From Your Waterfront New England Home to Inspire Good Design

    A waterfront New England home is a special place that offers plenty of decorating inspiration. Get creative with your design and create a home that is truly inspired by its ocean view! It can be expertly designed to take advantage of the views, reflect the beauty of the sea, and meet your family’s unique needs….

  • Choosing Between Symmetrical and Asymmetrical

    Designing and building a custom home entails many decisions you’ve likely never considered. One of these design decisions involves whether you want your home to feature symmetrical or asymmetrical exterior home design. Each of these design styles offers a unique look and appeals to different homeowners. Symmetrical  Symmetrical home exteriors tend to favor simpler design styles such…