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  • A Tisket, A Tasket, A Basket Idea for Lighting

    Easter arrives this weekend along with celebrations at home with family and friends. While you’re entertaining, imagine how new lighting ideas could add bright style to your space. Easter weekend seems like the perfect time to take a look at the basket pendants we’ve seen return as a trend this year.

    Basket pendants built from repurposed fishing traps, or built to look as if they do, add interesting character and texture to a room. We’ve seen these in colors from natural to white or black.

    A Basket Idea for Lighting
    myhomeideas, A This Old House Property – Antoine Bootz Photography

    Wire basket pendant lights, especially those with an exposed bulb, contribute an industrial mood to a room. Metal baskets in a more abstract form built from layers of copper, rubbed bronze, or brushed chrome make a modern artistic statement.

    A Basket Idea for Lighting
    Green Couch Interior Design

    Whichever material they are built from, basket lights are appealing because of the way they distribute light with flattering and unexpected illumination. They’re also timeless and versatile, suitable for just about any décor.

     

    Basket pendant lighting
    M. Barnes & Co. Interior Design, Athens Farmhouse via houzz.com
     

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

     

  • Classic Holiday Lighting Tips for your Home

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  • Does Your Fairfield County Home Need a Dramatic Indoor Pool and Rec. Room?

    Let’s face it. The New England winters can be long and relentless. You want to enjoy a swimming pool year-round in the privacy of your  home. Building an indoor pool will enable you to bring some of nature inside.  Why not create the perfect indoor oasis and take the beauty of your custom built home…

  • Popular Interior Design Styles for the Connecticut Kitchen

    How many times have you entertained guests in your home and asked the question “Why are we always congregated in the kitchen?” Time and time again, we end up gathering in the kitchen. So why not design your dream kitchen to accommodate these special times with friends and family? Today we will show you a…

  • Luxury Living Room Photos from Country Club Homes

    What does the term living room mean in your family? Growing up, the living room was the place we congregated anytime we were doing something together. Many of our homes had centrally located living rooms with a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and an entertainment center including a television and ‘stereo system’. The concept of the living…