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  • When Stone Can Work in the Kitchen

    At Country Club Homes, we have found that many homeowners shy away from using stone when making custom kitchen remodeling plans. They mention loving the look of stone, but they seem to think it will look to rustic or will be hard to clean. We’re ready to bust these myths once and for all. Stone can work beautifully in a kitchen, as long as you keep a few things in mind.

    Farmhouse Kitchen by Austin Interior Designers & Decorators Bravo Interior Design
    Many people are apprehensive about the weight of stone. It is true that sometimes heavy stone is not the best choice in some kitchens. However, you can get the look and feel of real stone with stone veneers. An advantage of these products is that they often do not need to be sealed, so they look beautiful and are easy to maintain.

    Rustic Kitchen by Columbus Architects & Building Designers Andrew Melaragno

    If you do choose natural stone, using it for the wall behind the stove is customary. Make sure you extend the stone the length of the wall for a finished look. With real stone, you’ll want to have it sealed about once per year so it does not absorb odors and stains.

    Mediterranean Kitchen by La Jolla General Contractors GDC Construction
    Contact Country Club Homes to learn more about the ways we can use stone in traditional style kitchens.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Trendy Home Features With Timeless Appeal

    When you’re building a new home, you need to strike a balance between the trendiest features and ones that will still be appealing down the road. Thankfully, some features fall into both of these categories. Consider including the following timeless and trendy elements in your new home. Brick walls. Exposed brick in a kitchen, living room,…

  • The Art of Laying Hardwood Floors

    Hardwood floors look elegant and sophisticated in your home, but installing them requires careful attention to detail. At Country Club Homes, we recommend paying careful attention when choosing subfloor and hardwood flooring materials. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Choosing Sub-floor Materials Plywood sub-floors are common in new construction, but you must be…

  • Luxury Necessities for Your Custom New England Home

    At Country Club Homes, we love designing luxurious homes for our clients, and we are always happy to integrate the newest luxury amenities into our designs. It’s always nice to have the trendiest design elements and decor. Some luxurious amenities are becoming so common, in fact, that they’re almost necessities in today’s homes. Outdoor Kitchens….

  • How Landscaping Goes From Dream to Reality

    What is your ideal home exterior? You probably have an image in your mind of the perfect landscaping, but making that image a reality can seem a bit intimidating. With the help of Country Club Homes, you can have the landscape of your dreams. Here is a brief look at the process we use to…