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  • Spend Spring and Summer in Outdoor Retreats With All the Comforts of Home

    Contemporary Living Room by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz

    Your home may already have an outdoor living space, but have you ever considered adding a freestanding outdoor retreat? Outdoor retreats are one of the hottest home construction trends and provide all the comforts of home while allowing access to the beautiful outdoors. These retreats are typically positioned away from the house and often feature couches, lounge chairs, a fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen.

    Spend Spring and Summer in Outdoor Retreats
    Traditional Patio by Redmond Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction via Houzz

    Before you begin planning your outdoor retreat, it’s helpful to determine when and how the space will be used. Winters are typically cold and snowy here in Connecticut so an outdoor retreat will most likely be used for just three seasons. Your outdoor retreat should have solutions to address your home comfort needs, include ceiling fans or heaters. If you will be entertaining in your retreat make sure that you plan for the plumbing, gas, and electric hookups that are required of an outdoor kitchen. Designing and building an outdoor retreat will hopefully provide you just the space you need to relax, rewind, and reconnect with the people you love.
    If you’d like to learn more about the potential for an outdoor retreat at your home contact us today at Country Club Homes , 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • 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…