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  • The Latest Fairfield County Kitchen Design Trends

    Are you considering a home renovation in your luxury kitchen?  An informative article from Boston.com discusses the latest kitchen design trends and renovation news, indicating that many home owners have been downsizing on home renovation projects over the last few years.

    Fred Miller from the Home Improvement Research Institute says “If your water heater went out, you weren’t going to take cold showers, but because some kitchen remodeling can be pretty pricey, many owners decided they could live with their existing kitchens for a year or two.” The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has reported that these trends are changing and the remodeling industry overall is seeing double the growth in 2012, that it did just two years ago.

    What are some of the new design trends? Here are a few of the most interesting…

    Sleek Styling: According to the Boston.com article, one of the biggest changes, especially in the Northeast, are simpler and sleeker looking contemporary kitchen design styles. Referred to as “transitional”,  it is modern but with the classic touch.

    Workstations: A second new trend is in the area of the kitchen layout and work triangle. According to the article, homeowners are doing away with the formal dining room and enlarging the kitchen to include an eat-in dining area. Secondly, the article says the work triangle is no longer the center of the kitchen. Seemingly, restaurant style workstations are replacing the work triangle.

    Docking Stations: No surprise to the modern reader, the next trend of note reported in the article is the docking station. While many families still maintain an office space, the kitchen now hosts an electronic docking station.

    Kitchen designer Amanda LaRose says, “Office space is not disappearing” from the kitchen, LaRose explains, “but morphing. It’s becoming a message center and docking station. It probably does not have a sit-down desk area like it did, and once you take away the need for sitting, you can now use that space for storage.”

    Are you interested in seeing some beautiful kitchens in order to get some new kitchen design ideas? Visit  the Country Club Homes, Inc. Kitchen Design Portfolioto see many great ideas for classic and contemporary kitchen spaces. Here are a few images from our Portfolio for you to enjoy:

     

    Planning to renovate your Fairfield County kitchen, or design a new dream kitchen in your custom built home? Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut homeowners may contact Country Club Homes, Inc. to discuss your plans; and to review design concepts with the home renovation, design and construction experts here at Country Club Homes, Inc. You may contact us via our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com or by telephone to 203-762-0550, to discuss your plans.

  • Be Prepared for Power Outages with an Emergency Home Generator

    Are you tired of power outages due to bad weather conditions? Loss of electricity for days can be very disruptive. You can avoid untimely power disruptions by installing a generator to your home. During a power outage, your generator can be set up to immediately respond and provide you with continuous electricity. Generators come in a variety of…

  • Factors to Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

    When it’s time to undertake a basement remodeling project in your Connecticut home, planning ahead is essential for a successful outcome. There are choices that must be made and factors you should consider before beginning work. Failure to think through important decisions may sabotage the project and leave you frustrated with the outcome. The professionals…

  • Choose the Right Drain for Your Shower

    It may seem that choosing the right drain for the shower in your bathroom remodel is a small detail, but the right drain can make all the difference in your satisfaction with your finished shower. Here are just a few of your options: Source: Bathroom via Houzz Linear Drains – The drains are typically installed…

  • Make Smart, Purposeful Renovations Before Selling Your Home

    When selling your home, trying to decide on which remodeling project to tackle so that you get an adequate return on your investment can be difficult. While some remodels are easy, others will never return enough to justify their cost. As a seller, here are three that you should consider: Renovate the Kitchen – Most buyers are looking…