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  • Try These Alternatives for Granite in your New England Home

    Granite has long been a staple for counter-tops in custom kitchen remodeling projects. Granite is beautiful but it may not fit your style. Never fear though, there are a lot of beautiful counter-top materials that would be perfect in your New England home.

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    Traditional Kitchen with Marble Counter-Tops by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Fiorella Design

    Consider installing:

    • Marble: Installing a marble counter-top instantly provides a sense of glamour and classic beauty. Marble stands up to heat well and stays universally cool which is ideal for rolling dough for pastry projects.
    • Polished concrete: If you are hoping for an industrial look in your kitchen remodeling project, consider installing polished concrete. Concrete counter-tops can be tinted, may include inlays, and will stand up well to heavy use over time.
    • Wood: A wood countertop is an excellent choice for a traditional kitchen. Wood brings the feel of a shopworn kitchen that is both beautiful to look at and easy to work in.
    • Caesarstone:  Caesarstone quartz surfaces are a superb combination of nature and technology consisting of 93% natural quartz.  Caesarstone is non-porous, heat resistant up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and scratch resistant.  Since the product is highly stain resistant it does not require sealing.

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    Eclectic Kitchen with Caeserstone Counter-Tops by New York Architects & Designers Josephine Design LLC via Houzz 

    Contact our dedicated professionals at Country Club Homes to learn more about our work and the custom kitchen remodeling projects we have completed for our clients.

  • Enjoy the Quiet and Comfort of Upholstered Walls in Your Custom Home

    Upholstered walls can add beauty, visual interest, and quiet to any room. Although they may seem extravagant they are a great way to set your home’s design apart. Upholstered walls will work in any room, are incredibly versatile in their design, and provide a touch of luxury. Traditional Kids by Newport Beach Interior Designers &…

  • Consider an Efficient Gas Fireplace When Planning Your Dream Home

    The cold Connecticut winter is upon us and many homeowners are already enjoying the beauty and comfort of their home’s fireplace. Although wood burning fireplaces provide exceptional ambiance, they can also be a hassle. A gas fireplace is an excellent way to enjoy the beauty and warmth of a fire without all of the work. A…

  • Turn Your Attic Into a Holiday Storage Dream Space

    Many homeowners face a common challenge of having enough storage space for all of their holiday decorations. The decorations look great during the holiday season but then you have to find a place to store them the rest of the year. Transforming your attic space into storage for holiday decorations may be just the solution…

  • The Psychological Reasons We Appreciate Symmetry

    It’s no secret that we’re naturally drawn to a room designed with symmetry in mind. The balance speaks to us and makes the room feel harmonious. But did you know that there are deep psychological reasons our brains are drawn to symmetrical designs? We are drawn to symmetrical designs because they: Feel Natural: Symmetrical designs feel…