Country Club Reinvigorated!

When Northampton Country Club of Easton, PA made the decision to attract younger members to their establishment, they knew aesthetic and functional upgrades to their dining and bar facilities were necessary. Initially, the club hired DJC Architects of Wayne, NJ to design an addition located to the rear of the clubhouse. The design incorporated an upper terrace which connects to ballrooms and a lower level covered outdoor venue. Not only did the addition provide much needed square footage, but allowed for great flow between the adjacent dining room. Once construction began, it became evident that an interior design firm was needed to bring the project to fruition. A design firm with hospitality experience was crucial to the concept of this remodel, making DesignPoint Interior’s expertise in space planning and hospitality design a perfect fit.

Given that most of the design parameters were already established prior to DesignPoint’s involvement, it was initially difficult to redirect the design. However, Designpoint was ultimately successful in selling the idea of an upscale dining venue to the club, inspired by the movement offered between the new addition. After providing concept plans and inspiration boards, the club agreed with DesignPoint’s assessment of a dynamic future within their new addition, reinvigorating their current members’ experience, as well as attracting new and younger.

The firm had made some necessary revisions to original plans to achieve this upscale aesthetic. One of these elements is an upgrade of the original vinyl ceiling system design that was changed to a stylish coffered ceiling with exposed wood beams. The new ceiling plan added visual interest while dividing the long expanse of the space and accentuating its existing stone. These areas of division provide intimacy within the shared space, and allow comfort to members during off-peak times. As a result, the bar and dining rooms become visually connected but hold independence by virtue of its beautiful millwork wall system.

With the addition being too large for normal dining, DesignPoint devised a system coinciding with these degrees of privacy to create a separate dining room for large gatherings. The space was divided with a custom wood and glass wall, accessible by grand sliding doors. This solution offers both amenities of private and public and can be used as dining overflow during busy periods. The transitive nature of this space, directly off the 18^th green, provides an attractive option for groups of 25-50 without disturbing the private dining members.

As for the interior elements, DesignPoint drafted a lighting system with LED recessed cans, accented by decorative ceiling pendants and fans. All woodwork, interior doors, windows and ceiling beams were custom designed by Stofanak Millwork in Bethlehem, PA and installed by the project contractor, Jerdon Construction of Allentown, PA. Solid wood tables and banquettes were manufactured and installed by JAJ Custom Furniture of NY with custom upholstered dining chairs and bar stools by Shelby Williams. To bring sophistication to the setting, wall insets were treated with a textured Phillip Jeffries wallcovering. The flooring was also changed by DesignPoint to a sleek 48”x6” porcelain tile with a wood grain appearance. Lastly, in order to maintain attractive accessibility to both floor elevations, DesignPoint completed their design with a combination stair and ramp near the center of the addition. Its elegance promotes the engaging atmosphere Northampton was looking to achieve, with a fluid transition between the existing space and new.

Whenever confronted with a design challenge, feel free to contact DesignPoint Interiors and they will meet with you to discuss your expectations from concept to completion. They can be reached at 888-576-1800.