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.

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  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…