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  • Study Up: The Many Ways a House Can Be Smart

    Home technology trends are always changing. Right now, many of our customers are focusing on making their homes more interactive and technology-driven. These so-called “smart houses” start with just a few simple gadgets. We suggest incorporating a few of your favorites to raise your home’s IQ:

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    • Smart Locks allow you to operate your home’s locks remotely. You can make sure you locked your home, unlock it to let a guest in, and review a ledger of the day’s entries and exits remotely from your smartphone.
    • Smart Lighting lets you automate your lights. You can set them to gradually become brighter to wake you up in the morning, or to dim gently as you fall asleep.
    • Smart TVs don’t need remote controls. You just control them with your smartphone. Access all of your games, apps, channels and movies from the couch.
    • Smart Dishwashers feature flat-screen displays to indicate which stage of the cycle is going on, and touch screen to program your washes.
    • Smart Refrigerators don’t just keep food cold. The touch screens let you check the weather, look for recipes, and more.


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    Contact Country Club Homes to start making your luxury home even smarter with our custom renovations. Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…