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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  • Build In Shelving Around Your Fireplace

    At Country Club Homes, one of the ways we love helping clients create warmer, more family-friendly spaces is with fireplaces. A beautiful fireplace adds so much to a living room, and when it’s framed with built-in shelves, it really becomes a balanced and functional element of your space. Stained wood shelving creates a natural, rustic appearance. We…

  • Incorporating the Barn Door Trend in Your Home Construction

    Barn doors are not just for the outdoors anymore; the trend for using barn doors for interior spaces has been catching on around the nation.  They bring the convenience and space-saving benefits of sliding doors with a rustic character that’s nigh-irresistible.  Here are a few ways to consider integrating barn doors into your home. A large…

  • The Perfect Home Office Requires Careful Planning

    When you’re in your home office, you need to be able to focus and stay on task. The right design can evoke feelings of dedication and resolve while also offering the privacy you need to work effectively. We recommend keeping these home planning tips in mind when designing your home office. They’ll ensure that everything fits…

  • Why You Should Consider Mezzanines for Your Custom Home

    Wide, open spaces can make your home feel more luxurious, bright and airy. You don’t need to necessarily add square footage to make your home feel more open, either. Just look up — all of that vertical space can be honored and enjoyed by adding a mezzanine to your home design. Here’s a look at…