The Home Office Space That Offers More

The modern workplace has evolved and with it the home office. Here at REFINED the home office is not an afterthought, it’s a significant part of a home. A place where productivity happens, while the people and things you love are nearby.

We know that your productivity is impacted by the environment around you, and studies confirm it!  In fact, you’re likely to be 20% more productive in a well-designed office space.

Your work experience can and will be enhanced in a beautiful workspace — one that includes natural light, a feel of comfort, organization, and a perfect reflection of your unique style and preferences.

In a workspace, we aim to provide our clients with:

• a layout that helps simplify and declutter
• space that energizes and inspires creativity -- so that work comes easily to you
• an area you look forward to being in, where work brings you joy -- or doesn’t feel like work at all!
• features that enhance productivity and efficiency• a sense of serenity and completion at the end of each day

Home offices by REFINED are designed with just those things in mind, allowing you the freedom to break away and capture more time with those you love.

REFINED builds custom homes with the intent on making room for more of the things that are most important to you. Whether that’s free time, family time, or whatever suits you most. Our home offices are a core part of meeting the modern homeowner's needs — done beautifully.

REFINED builds beautifully-designed, custom homes in and around the Edina, MN area.  To see more of our work, check out our portfolio here.

Pops of Color: Adding Delicious Bursts of Color to Take Your Home Decor up a Notch

The serenity of monochromatic tones is great, but sometimes we all need the excitement and adventure of color in our lives.  Here are a few examples of how pops of color can take already-amazing rooms and bring them up a [style] notch.

We hope you'll enjoy experimenting with adding (or changing) pops of color in your own home!

REFINED Custom Homes is located in Edina MN and specializes in creating beautiful, livable homes with style.  Browse more on our website here or connect with us today.

Inspiring Kids Study Areas: Be Ready for Back to School Season

With back-to-school season fast approaching, transition for many families is just around the corner.  A new schedule for fall, new morning hours, new dinner routines, and a renewed sense of structure around the home.  Along with all of this comes… homework!  Yep, homework.

Once the homework comes flowing in, do you have a space in your home set aside for the kids’ studying?  A space with minimal distraction and comfy seating is ideal of course, but an attractive and motivating space is welcoming too.

Here are a few ideas from REFINED homes that might just inspire you to create a kids study area of your own!

Double Duty — Attaching study space to the bed means you’re making great use out of something you already have.  This loft bed has room for storage as well as a desk surface, and the lamp is a practical touch.

Simple Inspiration — This no-frills desk is the only thing a child needs to get things done and will fit just about anywhere.  The calming artwork above makes the space cozy and gets the creative juices flowing.

Kitchen Central — The kitchen is the hub of the home for many families, so why not set aside some seating that’s especially good for homework time.  This wall bench with comfy pillows makes a great spot for homework, with mom or dad nearby when questions abound.

Family Space — If you have the room, a craft room/project room/game room is a great way to use those extra square feet.  This space says fun, but has lots of practical storage and surfaces for getting down to business too!

Bedside Built-In — A cozy nook in the bedroom (or any room) is a great way to fit in a desk or shelf that might not fit elsewhere.  This tuck-under mini office is a calming and quiet place for a student to focus and keep organized before tucking in for the night.

Pantry Bonus — There’s no reason a pantry off the kitchen can’t do double-duty.  In addition to being a great place for parents to organize their mail or home office needs, this space is perfect for kids big and small to sit down and get something done — from coloring pages to calculus.

Mixed Mudroom — Mudrooms are also spaces that can often squeeze in a little something extra, like a desk and some storage.  Backpacks are already being dropped in the space, so why not make the homework to table run a short one?

We know that families with organized spaces are happy ones, so setting aside a place in your own home for homework time is worth the effort.  Take some ideas from these tips, or create something of your own!

REFINED creates stunning and spacious homes that combine luxury and practicality.  Check out our available homes page to see what we’ve got in the works, or get in touch with us today!

The Sunniest of Places: Let These Sunrooms Inspire You!

We don't like to play favorites, but it's possible the sunroom is our favorite room in any given home.  How can it not be?  It's hard not to love sunshine, fresh air, and a roaring fire, all while enjoying the comfort of your own home.Not only are sunrooms a great place to find a moment for relaxation, they're also a great room to jam-pack with style.  Here are some amazing REFINED sunrooms to help spark your imagination as you remodel, redecorate, or dream about a sunroom of your own.