Design Tip: Combining Styles Through Pops of Color

 
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No aspect of design seems to be as fun or as fraught as color. While some are energized by bright accents and bold patterns, others find themselves overstimulated by even small amounts of strong color. Although choosing a color scheme can be frustratingly polarizing, don't despair just yet, there are more options than Team Neutral vs. Team Rainbow! There are endless ways to incorporate different approaches to color throughout your home's design.

If part of your family loves a quick jolt of color, while the other half prefers more calming tones, subtle pops of color are a fantastic way to compromise. The rooms below all have decidedly cool color palettes, but the small bursts of mustard, indigo, coral, and teal help to brighten the spaces. Bold colors draw your eye, giving your gaze a natural place to rest and then explore from; they provide an easy visual entry point.

On the other hand, if strong colors make your heart sing, then you might want to play with multiple bright pops of color in one room. The images below feature mixed patterns, contrasting colors, or multiple statement colors that draw your eye throughout each space. Rooms that follow this more playful approach to color are filled with contagious energy; they're fun, warm, and bursting with design personality!

In the end, there's no one way to create compelling design. Whether you're drawn to peaceful neutrals or bold primary colors, selecting your home's style all comes down to one thing: your taste. Go ahead, mix patterns and paint accent walls - above all decorating your home should be fun! If you do run into the occasional design disagreement, don't fret, our experienced designers can help you navigate the tricky waters of blending together different styles with ease. That's what we're here for!

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Artisan Home Sneak Peek: Modern and Bright

 

We are still eagerly anticipating showing off our 2016 Artisan Home! Modern and clean, this home feels spacious, bright, and open throughout. The airy white kitchen is a blank canvas for future culinary creations. The room features Jenn-Air commercial appliances, custom cabinets, and natural wood floating shelves. While the floor plan is open and flowing, the design includes fun nooks and semi-private office spaces throughout. Each new space embodies its own original style, while still fitting into the greater vision of the design as a whole.

6028 Oaklawn Avenue, Edina Minnesota
Located directly across from Pamela Park
Artisan Tour Dates: June 10-12, 17-19, 24-25, 2016

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The Home Office Space That Offers More

 
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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.

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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

 
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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.

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