Creating a Living Room Just Right for You: Living Room Design Inspiration | REFINED Homes Edina MN

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!):REFINED Home Builder Edina MN: Featured Living RoomWhat 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.REFINED Home Builder Edina MN: Featured Living RoomWhat 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.REFINED Home Builder Edina MN: Featured Living RoomWhat 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.REFINED Home Builder Edina MN: Featured Living RoomDo 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.REFINED Home Builder Edina MN: Featured Living RoomAt 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.

Spring Parade of Homes Preview: REFINED Spring Home Entries | REFINED Homes Edina MN

Spring Parade of Homes 2015 is just around the corner!

And REFINED has not one, but two (2!) entries that we're very excited to share with you!

 Parade homes are open:

Feb. 28th - March 29th, 2015

Thurs-Sun  |   12-6pm

 Here's a peek at the two REFINED homes you'll have the chance to take the full tour of:

ENTRY #256 -- 5517 Mirror Lakes Drive, Edina:

This clean-cape style 4,500+ finished square foot home in the Highlands Neighborhood of West Edina is bright, spacious, and stunning! You won't want to miss the amazing his & hers closets, as well as the beautiful  three-season porch, plus so much more!  Read more about it here.5517 Mirror Lakes Drive Edina | REFINED Spring Parade Home 2015

ENTRY #261 -- 5921 Fairfax Avenue, Edina:

A blend of modern Scandinavian and rural Midwestern design influences, this five bedroom home near Pamela Park is spectacular. You'll be wowed by the open mudroom, and keep your eye out for the picturesque wood-burning fireplace!  Read more about it here.Fairfax - Spring Parade ModelFor directions to our two Spring Parade entries, as well as more info on the Twin Cities Spring Parade of Homes 2015, click here!

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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNDo 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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNDon'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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNWill 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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNInfuse 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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNKeep 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.How to Create a Bar and Entertainment Area for the Modern Home  |  REFINED Custom Home Builder & Remodeler Edina MNREFINED 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...3509W55thStreet_viewer_44000101-magazinekellogg_ave-1013130305_068photo-039Milbert-234If 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.