Some Ideas to Consider …

  • 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 you’re looking for.


    Spaces by Smyrna Closet & Home Storage Designers Truorder
    If you’re hoping to create a storage space in your attic, you need to address the following:

    • Ventilation Proper ventilation prevents excessive build-up of heat and humidity and can occur either naturally or mechanically. Natural ventilation utilizes vents located near the attic’s eaves and mechanical ventilation relies on an electric fan to circulate air.
    • Insulation Insulation slows down the transfer of heat between your home and the attic space. Make sure to install high efficiency insulation to protect your stored items.
    • Space Take inventory of the space available in your attic to plan custom shelving or cabinetry. You can also construct a knee wall to provide ample space for storing boxes and large bins.

    Traditional Attic Closet via Houzz
    To learn more home remodeling ideas visit us online. Our team at Country Club Homes is ready to help you bring your home design dreams to life.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…