Country Club Homes, Inc. Logo

Some Ideas to Consider …

  • What Trends are Underfoot? Ideas for Wood Flooring

    Beautiful flooring is the underpinning of any stylish home. The ideal flooring is a smart combination of visual appeal and durability and wood floors have reliably accomplished that combination for centuries. Here’s a look at some of the most popular options in wood flooring today.

    Pale and neutral washes, especially gray, are having a moment in home design. The effect is soft and modern, with the ability to make a space feel more bright and open.

    Beautiful wood flooring in master bathroom
    CR Home Design K&B

    With a nod to history, very wide planks are very much in vogue right now, with a minimum of 5” in width to achieve the desired effect. A creative “mixed width” approach is another variation of this idea.

    Natural Face Antique Oak - gray flooring
    Riverbend Wood Floor Co.

    Natural materials bring a rustic sense of authenticity to a space. Reclaimed or repurposed woods connect a home to its surroundings with colors and textures that connect to history. Woods with evident natural imperfection and texture are very popular now, from low-gloss, matte and weathered finishes to treatments with hand scraping or wire brush.

     

    Reclaimed Brown Board Barn Siding Island and wood flooring
    Riverbend Wood Floor Co.

    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.

  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…