REFINED Remodeling: Before and After Transformations

As we all know well, the past year has significantly impacted how we live in and feel about our homes. From quarantine to working and schooling from home to entertaining mostly outdoors, so much of our lives happened at home in 2020.

It’s no surprise that all this extra time inside resulted in a massive spike in remodeling. When you’re restricted to a finite amount of space, you want to make the most of every single square foot!

Our remodeling team has been busy as ever, helping our lovely clients improve, reconfigure, add-on, update and make the most of their homes. It’s always a joy to watch them fall in love with their spaces again.

Want to explore a few of our recent favorite remodeling before and after transformations? Scroll below to take a look!

Eden Prairie Whole House Before & After

Plymouth Whole House Before & After

Minneapolis Lower Level Before & After

Minneapolis Kitchen Before & After

Home Organization Tips & Trends

Organization and storage play a significant role in every homeowner’s quest for functional spaces. With so many options available, figuring out what’s right for your home takes a little careful consideration. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with these home organization tips and trends!

Decked Out Mudrooms

Mudrooms have come a long way over the years. What was once a place to house shoes and outwear has evolved to become a storage lover’s dream. These conveniently located dropzones often includes built-in benches, hooks, and storage lockers that keep the whole family organized.

Cabinets Galore

Built-in cabinetry is excellent for creating spaces that are both visually appealing and well-organized. Best of all, today’s cabinetry offers a variety of creative storage solutions. From tilt-out cabinets for hampers in the laundry room to pull-out spice drawers in the kitchen, the options are truly endless when it comes to cabinet storage.

Floating Shelves

Floating shelves are a pretty and practical way to add extra storage space to your home. While they can be used throughout the home, floating shelves work especially well in rooms with limited space. They also come in many different styles, making it easy to find a design that suits your home.

Removable Storage Solutions

Baskets and bins are just what you need if you’re looking for less permanent storage solutions. They make it easy to keep similar items together on shelves and in closets, pantries, and cabinets. Hooks are also a convenient way to keep things organized without taking up valuable real estate.

Want even more home organization inspiration? The Home Edit is a great resource for more home organization tips and trends. In the meantime, scroll below to see some of our favorite storage solutions in action!

Outdoor Spaces: Soaking Up the Spring Sunshine

Plants are peeking above the soil; open windows welcome the fresh breeze; sidewalks are filled with neighbors emerging from hibernation. All of these signs can only point to one thing: spring has arrived in Minnesota!

Few things compare to the joy that accompanies the changing seasons in the Midwest; there's nothing like enduring a long winter to make you appreciate the beauty of spring.

A thoughtfully designed home should remain enjoyable throughout every season, especially in a state like Minnesota, where we can experience all sorts of weather within the same day! This is why we go to great lengths to create homes our clients will love all year long.

As the weather starts getting warmer (and colder, and then warmer again), we can't help but reflect on our favorite client spaces to soak up the sunshine and take in the fresh air. Check out these lovely spots below!

Kids Spaces with Personality

One of the joys of building a custom home is tailoring spaces around your unique lifestyle. When it comes to designing rooms for families, it doesn’t much more fun than creating spaces for kids.

Whether we’re making a dreamy nursery for a new baby, a playroom for inspiring a 3rd grader’s imagination, or your teenager’s favorite afterschool hangout space, we love designing for kids.

From the practical to the playful, scroll below to explore a few of our favorite client kids’ spaces filled with design personality!