Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Set Up Your Home for Minimalist Bliss

    Fans of minimalist homes love that this design style offers homeowners a clean and visually pleasing interior that is relaxing and free from clutter. Achieving this look in your home requires a discerning eye focused on paring down furniture, accessories, and household items.

    If you’re interested in creating a minimalist look in your home we suggest:

    Transitional Living Room by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Sutro Architects via Houzz
      • Letting the light in- A minimalist home is designed specifically to take full advantage of natural light. Consider adding extra windows and skylights to your home’s design to flood it with natural light.
    Contemporary Bathroom by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators MR.MITCHELL via Houzz
      • Eliminating bathroom wall cabinets- Minimalist home designers suggest limiting, or completely eliminating, bathroom cabinets. If you don’t want to do away with the cabinets all together consider limiting yourself to just one undersink cabinet an eliminating all wall cabinets.
    Victorian Bathroom by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Schwartz and Architecture via Houzz
    • Choosing flooring wisely- Flooring in minimalist homes tends to be sleek and simple, focusing on just one or two colors. When choosing wooden floors or tiles opt for larger pieces in a consistent color.

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  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire…

  • Think Outside the Box Shaped Room and Let in More Light

    In custom home design its important to think outside of the box. We suggest getting creative with room shapes and home layout instead of relying on box-shaped rooms. A simple shift away from the standard square room allows more light to pour into the room and helps create an airy feel. At Country Club Homes we understand…

  • May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

    The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the birth of a nation. Hallmarks of the Federal style include symmetry, balance, and the lack of adornments. There are many classic Federal buildings still in use across the country…

  • Add Layers of Interest to a Large Space With Clever “Mini Rooms”

    One of the hottest trends in home remodeling is creating mini-rooms within larger spaces. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to add a mini-room including privacy, visual interest, and an innovative use of space. If you are interested in a mini-room consider adding it to your: Playroom – Playrooms are all about whimsy and fun and a great way to elevate…