Edina Education Fund – Annual “Show & Tell” Luncheon
February 13, 2012
The Edina Education Fund is yet another avenue in which this community sets itself apart and demonstrates its commitment to supporting Edina Public Schools through community involvement. For the second consecutive year, REFINED was fortunate to be able to attend the Annual “Show and Tell” Luncheon, hosted by the Edina Education Fund on February 6th, 2012. We were pleased to be able to make a charitable donation to support this great organization help launch three new initiatives and fund an impressive variety of teacher-authored grants. Attended by over 400 supporters, the event raised over $95,000 in one hour! Its days like these that we are reminded why we are so proud to be part of the Edina Community.
Check out the Edina Ed Fund video shown at the luncheon to learn more about this great organization!
http://www.edinaedfund.com/about_movie.html
Unique Dream Home Feature: Whole Home Control via iPad
January 27, 2012
That’s right …. You could turn the fireplace on while still dining out, you could unlock the front door for a delivery while on vacation miles away, you could check to make sure the kids arrive home safely from school and turn on their favorite television program while sitting in a work meeting … the possibilities are endless! Imagine living in a home with complete touch pad control from a variety of electronics and mobile devices. We are excited to announce that our upcoming Dream Home will feature this with the “g! System by Elan”.
According to the Elan Home Systems website, this exciting, cutting edge technology, offers the following:
“At the heart of the new g! system are eye-popping user interfaces that deliver unparalleled ease-of-use and control of your entire home. An intuitive and uniform navigation scheme makes using the system ultra user-friendly, from across the room or across the globe. Individual “apps” allow you to seamlessly control each of your home’s subsystems – such as security, climate, lighting, media and more – even while on the go from your iPhone or PC. With g! you’re always in touch, and in control.”
Celebrities, including Famous Baker Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss , are crazy about this new technology, restaurant chains like Buffalo Wild Wings are installing and loving the state of the art g! system, and even America’s greenest new home located in Sarasota, FL features the product! You have to come check this out! Our Dream Home model will be open for touring starting on Saturday, March 3rd. We will have iPads in hand waiting to show you the new g! System by Elan!
Fairfax Avenue – First Remodelers Showcase® Entry
January 20, 2012
We are breaking into the world of remodeling! Our debut in the Remodelers Showcase® will take place March 30 – April 1. We hope you will come visit us and our showcased project, a tear down new construction home, on Fairfax Avenue located in the Pamela Park neighborhood of Edina.
Our 3,800+ square foot home will feature:
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- scandinavian contemporary interior design
- open floor plan
- large screened porch with burn burning fireplace
- reclaimed elm wood flooring throughout the main floor
- lacquered contemporary kitchen cabinets
- dedicated espresso/cappuccino bar near kitchen
- oversized walk-in kitchen pantry
- large home office
- secret passageway between children bedrooms
Stay tuned to see photos of this great home in the coming weeks!
Making The Old Feel New at a Recently Completed Edina Home
December 30, 2011
In the spirit of the New Year we thought we’d share some photos of a home that we recently completed in which we were able to make the old feel new again. This was a fun and unique project because we were able to reclaim and reuse the exterior stone from the original home; and incorporate it into a stunning, screened porch patio with a two-sided, wood burning fireplace. It was exciting to be able to use both timber and stone from the original home in the new home. In the photos below, you can see the exterior of the original home followed by photos of the finished, reclaimed stone on the new home. Reclaimed is the new “new”! At REFINED we make it a priority to find ways, with each property, to seamlessly blend the new home into the neighborhood while maintaining the integrity and history of the original home. These are the little details that might not be obvious to everybody, but are very important to us.
Original Home New Home
Screened Porch with Two-sided, Reclaimed Stone Fireplace
This stylish home was fun to build and see the small details come to life. Overall it turned out great, and even though we don’t have fully furnished photos yet, we had to share some candid shots. Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at REFINED! We would like to wish you and your family a warm and wondrous Christmas and an amazing new year.
2012 Dream Home Announcement
December 15, 2011
We are EXTREMELY EXCITED to announce that our model home on Arden Avenue in Edina was selected as the DREAM HOME for the 2012 Spring Parade of Homes Event sponsored by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities! Another great design and collaboration with Martha O’Hara Interiors….you will not want to miss this home! More details coming soon…
Six Fun Design Features in New Cottage Chic Edina Home
December 2, 2011
Some fun and creative touches were added to this new cottage chic home in Edina – here are a few we’d like to share with you.
1. Custom Reclaimed Wood Door – On the second level we installed a custom reclaimed wooden door that was designed specifically for the space. Read one of our previous blog posts to learn more about the reclaimed door.
2. Craftroom Stencil – To make a second level room feel more like a craftroom a stencil was added to the main wall.
3. Master Bath Custom Vanity – A beautiful custom vanity, with a decorative front was installed in the master bathroom.
4. Painted Interior Doors – To give one of the girl’s bedrooms a fun look the interior doors were painted – a way to mix color and style.
5. Bold Wallpaper – The main powder room was wallpapered from top to bottom, including the ceiling to give the room fun visual interest.
6. Reclaimed Sunroom Wood – Reclaimed wood was also used throughout the sunroom, adding a feeling of warmth.
Star Tribune Article Mention – Edina Lower Level Bar
November 14, 2011
Our own Andy Porter was quoted in a Star Tribune article out yesterday called Cocktail Culture Comes Home. The article featured a photo of the gorgeous cottage chic style bar that we recently collaborated with Martha O’Hara on to design and build. Look for the photo of Andy and Annie (from Martha O’Hara) at the top, along with a photo of the featured bar which is called Cottage Chic.
Latest Kohler Co. Products to be Featured in Our Spring Parade Model
November 14, 2011
The opportunity to see exciting, new products and share our clients’ wants and needs directly with a high-end manufacturer? Sign us up!
Last week we had the opportunity to visit the Kohler Co. Headquarters, State of the art Manufacturing Facility and Showroom in Kohler, Wisconsin. We were invited to preview the latest products in their R&D Department, as well as participate in a focus group to help them understand what our clients are looking for from their plumbing products. It was a GREAT experience! We were excited to see the latest design trends come to life in their new styled tubs and faucets, and are sure our clients will find them very appealing. Check out a couple snap shots we took to give you a preview of what is to come.
We are excited to announce that REFINED will be showcasing some of these exciting, new products in our upcoming Parade of Homes™ model under construction at 5004 Arden Avenue. The new Reve™ Suite has been chosen to be featured in the luxury master bath and is sure to impress with its clean, crisp lines and bold geometric shapes. We look forward to unveiling it to you in March 2012!
Home Product Feature – Phantom Screens
October 25, 2011
We are finalizing the unique details of our Spring Parade of Homes model on Arden Avenue in East Edina and are excited to share one of our favorite new products with you. Have you ever heard of a Phantom Screen?
Phantom Screens are retractable screens for doors, windows and large openings. They are made in virtually any size and come in a variety of colors. The founders of Phantom Screens wanted to give homeowners a more aesthetically pleasing option for ventilation, shade from the sun, and keeping insects out. In Minnesota it is important to be able to take advantage of the limited, beautiful outdoor weather months – with a Phantom Screen you can do just that. You are able to leave your outdoor entertaining area wide-open during the day and then seamlessly transition it into a screened
gathering area in the evening without having to sacrifice your views!
We are using a single, large (11 feet wide by 8 feet tall) Phantom Screen for the backyard porch with a fireplace. This will be a great area to hang out, grill and relax. When the screen is lifted you will be able to walk directly out onto the home’s large beautifully landscaped flat backyard.
We purchase our Phantom Screens from a local Minnesota company called Minnesota Screens Inc. They have been great to work with; helping us decide what would be the best screen option for our model home. If you would like to learn more about Phantom Screens, please visit our Spring 2012 model home or visit Phantom Screen’s website.