Some Ideas to Consider …

  • The Black and White Touch

    Black and white may be on opposite ends of the color board, but remember that opposites attract. Country Club Homes gladly demonstrates how a black and white room brings style, modernity and class to any type of home. And because of the versatility of each of the tones, black and white can be used for decorative flare in nearly every room.

    For example look at this this kitchen, which has a white marble-topped island coupled with three black Thonet bentwood stools.

    The Black & White Kitchen
    The Black & White Kitchen

    In this bedroom, the homeowner incorporates a table with a true-black ebonized finish that is also found on the bed’s trim.

    The Black & White Bedrooom
    The Black & White Bedroom

    This master bath embraces a black-and-white theme.  One of our favorite pieces in the master bathroom is the ornate marble-topped table, the perfect touch of white.

    The Black and White Master Bathroom
    The Black and White Master Bathroom

    Do you envision the black and white touch built into your customized home? Contact the design experts at  Country Club Homes, Inc. for perfect execution of the smallest details, classic craftsmanship, and quality design: 203-762-0550 or simply e-mail info@countryclubhomesinc.com.

    Photos: MarthaStewart.com

  • Higher Light: Interior Transom Windows

    Transom windows are a lovely historical detail with an interesting history of practical purpose. Before the advent of air conditioning, transom windows were an innovative design feature that allowed for cross ventilation between rooms. Typically, transom windows could be opened and closed using a long metal rod. There were also styles that opened on a…

  • Chic Simplicity: A Black and White Bathroom

    The black and white bathroom is a design classic that always feels fresh. The simplicity of black and white allows for endless experimentation with color and texture to make your space feel distinct and memorable. The walls in a black and white bathroom are an interesting place to explore the use of patterned wallpaper, particularly…

  • Hot Ideas for the Hearth: Custom Fireplace Designs

    As autumn settles in, the age-old custom of gathering around a glowing fire becomes ever more appealing. The fireplace in your home can be a conversational centerpiece with the right application of design skill and imagination. Your fireplace should reflect the overall look and feel of your home, whether traditional, modern, or somewhere in between….

  • Empty-Nesters Purchase Cottage with Downsizing In Mind

    Interested in downsizing? A soon-to-be empty nester couple fell in love with this delightful cottage and purchased the home with downsizing in mind. As the renovation project started, it turned into a labor of love for the couple as they envisioned it as their beach-style retirement home. The small corner lot on Belle Island in the Rowayton section…