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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 Tiny Home Trend by Adding an Impressive Guest House

    Tiny houses, which pack all of the essentials for living into remarkably small spaces, are somewhat of a phenomenon in the architectural design world right now. By using the exceptional organization techniques and multi-functional layout ideas used in these tiny houses, you can create an impressive guesthouse in a lot less space than you’d expect….

  • House Materials Known for Their Durability

    If you are taking the time and effort to have your home renovated, you want to make sure the results are long-lasting. At Country Club Homes, we emphasize using the most durable materials. Here is a look at four materials that we love using in our projects because they stay looking great for decades with…

  • Inspiring Water Features to Transform Your Yard

    Water adds a soothing quality to any backyard, transforming it from an ordinary space into one that evokes peacefulness and relaxation. At Country Club Homes, we’ve seen many different water features, and the following are some of the best ones that we recommend placing in your own backyard: Traditional Pool via Houzz Rustic Rock Waterfalls We…

  • Stacked Stone Character for Your Home Interior

    Stacked stone is not just for exteriors. This natural and durable material can be used throughout the home to add a traditional, inviting character to your space. Here is a look at few ways we recommend using stacked stone throughout your interior construction: Stacked stone walls set a mood of relaxation and rustic comfort in…