Building Room for More: Traditions

Warm milk and cookies after the first day of school, decorating the Christmas tree together while singing carols, or snuggling up with popcorn for Friday movie night; nothing is more priceless than creating family traditions. Whether you're establishing a new pattern or carrying on a time-honored practice, these rituals make up the rich tapestry of a family's life.

Traditions provide a roadmap to memories, they connect different generations through shared history, food, values, and culture. Unlike anything you could pass on to your children, traditions are cherished memories they can hold onto for a lifetime. They're things to look forward to each season and count on, whether life is easy or hard, these special customs transcend the bumps and bruises of family life and bring people together.

There is no greater honor than helping families define what home means to them, we know that the spaces we help create are sacred. Each home we build is designed with intention, each room is made to compliment your family's story and carry out your individual traditions. From a kitchen big enough to host birthdays and holidays to a cozy den that's perfect for Saturday morning cartoons, we carefully craft each space for you to fill with your beautiful life.

Building Room for More: Great Outdoors

Featured image courtesy of Heart of Life Photography

Summer has finally arrived! With its advent comes relaxed family routines, the long-awaited end of the school year, and lots of time spent lounging outside. We know your yard is more than just the plot of land your home rests on. It's where you experience the outdoors together - a place to build lasting family memories. The back yard, front porch, or bonfire pit are where family traditions are made and the seeds of childhood nostalgia are sown.

The yard is where the little girl who spent her summers running through the sprinkler will host her graduation open house. It's a spot where the spunky boy playing catch with his Dad will gather around the bonfire pit with the varsity team. A place where your husband grills his world-famous (to your family at least) burgers, while you sip lemonade and chat with the next-door neighbors.

At REFINED, we know how treasured family time is, which is why we tailor every home we build to your lifestyle. Whether you need contained space for the dog to run freely, a well-designed patio for entertaining friends with style, or a poolside oasis to soak up the summer sun - your backyard dreams are our guide. We build homes with room for more great outdoors, creating spaces your family will grow into for years to come, and leaving you with room for making more memories

.Take a peek below at a few of our favorite outdoor home designs:

Building Room for More: Hugs at the Front Door

Our clients often tell us that coming home to their “forever home” is a daily highlight. Being at home means you get to relax, let your hair down, and make memories with the people you love.

How are you welcomed when you arrive home after a long day? What do you see when you open the front door? A child nearly knocking you over for a hug, an excited dog waiting dutifully to greet you, the smell of dinner simmering on the stove, the warm embrace of a spouse asking about your day?

However you are greeted, we encourage you to build a home that reflects your priorities and makes space for what you love. A beautiful entryway is more than a necessity, it's an opportunity, a chance to give a glimpse of your family's personality to anyone who visits your home.

The front door is the gateway to your life and the first impression of your home. Shouldn't you love what you see when you walk inside?

Check out a few of our favorite front entryway looks...

Feed Your Soul: The Heart of Every Home

Every home has a kitchen, but the heart of a kitchen is the togetherness that it creates. It’s where you and your loved ones gather to share life’s everyday moments: attempting grandma’s famous recipe, entertaining friends, lingering over coffee and pancakes together on the weekends, having dance parties, listening to how the kids’ days were as they work on art activities and school projects, or finally crossing paths with your partner at the end of the day.

Realizing that the kitchen is where your family’s lives intersect, REFINED builds custom homes with the kitchen’s multi-functional purpose in mind. Whether it’s the natural light, efficient layout, or comfortable gathering space, REFINED creates kitchens that build room for more sweet moments for you and your family – so you can enjoy the space for many years to come.