Some Ideas to Consider …

  • The Effect of Architecture on the Brain

    Have you ever considered the effect architecture may have on your feelings, emotional responses, and overall well being? You may think that architecture is simply something beautiful to admire but science has proven that it can have a significant impact on your emotional well-being.

    • Natural light- Buildings that feature plenty of windows are excellent environments for learning and productivity. The abundance of natural light is often inspiring and encouraging to students and employees that are hard at work.
    • Expansive rooms- Large rooms with soaring ceilings are known to promote creative thinking. Consider raising the ceiling height in your child’s playroom to encourage active and creative play.
    • Organic elements- Finding innovative ways to incorporate organic elements into your home’s architecture may calm you down and reduce stress levels. Strategically placing windows with a view of the garden or using a vertical wall for climbing flowers in your exterior living space are both great ways to add organic elements to your home.

    At Country Club Homes we are committed to creating a beautiful home exterior for all of our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more.

    Beach Style Dining Room via Houzz
    Traditional Kitchen by Wayzata General Contractors Stonewood, LLC via Houzz
    Beach Style Entry by Laguna Beach Media & Bloggers Dana Nichols via Houzz
  • 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…