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
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
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.
Hot Design Trend: Reclaimed Wood
At Refined we make it a point to stay up on all the latest interior design and housing trends. Reclaimed wood is a revived trend that we are excited to be incorporating into our newest designs. Recently we worked with some clients to be able to incorporate a reclaimed wooden barn door on a slider into a unique children’s craft room! Check out a picture of it on our houzz profile.This was a fun way to set the room apart and give the homeowners something unique that truly makes their home feel like their own masterpiece. Just think about all the ways you could take materials that are no longer used within your property and turn them into a character building, unique part of your home. Reclaimed wood is no longer country, its cool. Learn more about how others across the country are also embracing this trend on Houzz, a great resource to find a variety of up-and-coming design trends.