A living room is just that... a space in which you enjoy living out your life. Which means your living room should reflect you, and how you use your home.Consider these questions if you're thinking about building a home, or remodeling your own living room (& enjoy these featured REFINED living rooms as well!):
What architectural details will give your home the ambiance you want? Adding crown moulding, a vaulted ceiling, skylights, sliding barn doors, or unique lighting fixtures are a big part of what gives a living room its style, even before the decor has been brought in. Consider these factors as you're building or remodeling your home.
What do you want the living room to be used for? Entertaining, reading, watching TV, or enjoying your family are all common living room activities. Make this your starting point as you decide how to design the room, and as you select furniture. A room for entertaining may have more seating and more side tables for instance, whereas a room intended more for reading and lounging will make space for a bookcase.
What do you want the focal point of the room to be? Is it the TV? The fireplace? An art piece? Since you've already spent time thinking about what the room will be used for, select a focal point that aligns with that. Then determine your decor and layout around this.
Do you want the room to have a relaxing vibe or a more formal feel? Select furniture pieces (& architectural elements) that reflect this, and they'll impact your room in a big way. Even your use of accessories can impact how welcoming or utilitarian your room feels.
At REFINED, understanding how you plan to use your home -- and how you want it to look and feel -- are intrical parts of our design process. Each home building experience is custom tailored to you, from the structure to the final decor. Interested in building or remodeling a home in the Edina or Minneapolis area? Connect with us here at REFINED or take a peak at our Available Homes.
How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home | REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MN
When it comes to designing a home bar and entertainment area, we prefer to think outside the box -- forget the cliche basement bar of the past and jump on board with chic entertainment spaces that will make your home the hot-spot of the neighborhood.Ready to design your own entertainment space? Here are our top tips for creating a bar area for the modern home:Keep your home's style in mind. Resist the urge to create a themed space that goes a little too far. You want a streamlined area that offers an adventure of its own, but still blends seamlessly with your home.
Do you want a wine cellar to be part of your bar area? If so, weigh whether you want your wine cellar tucked away or as a design feature for all to see. A wine wall behind glass is a beautiful way to make your wine collection stand out.
Don't downplay lighting. Using drop down pendants or a chandelier can be an amazing way to infuse color and style into the space. Don't be afraid to use lighting as your color pop.
Will this entertainment space be family-friendly? There's no reason it can't be if kids are a big part of your home. Consider ways to make soda, popcorn, and snacks exciting and accessible, and make sure to choose a space with video-game-central nearby.
Infuse some urban elements. Adding a brick wall or some stone features will create just a little bit more ambiance that will set the bar area apart from your more relaxed living spaces nearby.
Keep comfort in mind. Think about home-living style elements that can make your bar area welcoming. Having a stylish, comfortable arm chair nearby for instance, is part of what makes partying at home unique from going out. And quick access to the TV or other entertaining hot-spots in your home (like a walkout to the backyard) are all part of creating an easy-going entertainment space that's still high on style.
REFINED builds stunning homes for the modern family in Edina and the nearby Twin Cities area. Check out our available homesites, and start dreaming about your own custom home entertainment space today!
Get Your Groove on in the Laundry Room: Laundry Rooms with Stunning Style & Storage | REFINED Home Builder Edina MN
Ok, so doing laundry may not be your favorite activity ever... but that doesn't mean your laundry room has to bore you too! Creating a laundry room with style and pizazz means you'll always have a room where you can get your groove on. And maybe get a little laundry done too!Here are some stunning REFINED laundry rooms that really pack a punch. They're sneakily filled with resourceful storage spaces too...
If you're ready for a snazzy new laundry room -- and a stunning home to go with it -- check out our current properties here at REFINED! Custom home building (with no shortage of style) in Edina MN and the nearby Twin Cities area.
Kitchens That Make Your Home Shine: Kitchen Inspiration from REFINED | Custom Home Builders Edina MN
You've heard it before: the kitchen is the heart of the home. In contemporary America, the kitchen has fast become the masterpiece of the modern home. And with good reason. What better place to spend our time than in this multi-faceted space that serves as the eatery and home headquarters all in one?If your kitchen isn't yet the space you've been dreaming of, here are some stunning REFINED kitchens with features sure to inspire for the new year:
REFINED loves incorporating amazing, custom kitchens that are the perfect fit for each homeowner, as they create their new custom home. The experienced REFINED team works closely with you to design and build the ideal home for your lifestyle! Building in Edina and nearby within the Twin Cities metro area. Get in touch with the REFINED team about your custom home building project today.