Spring Parade of Homes ends this week!! Don't miss out! Sunday, March 29th marks the last day.
Stop on by: Thurs-Sun, 12-6pm each day
Take the full tour of our two Parade homes...
- Home #256 — 5517 Mirror Lakes Drive, Edina: A clean-cape style 4,500+ finished square foot home in the Highlands Neighborhood of West Edina! Bright, spacious, and stunning. Read more about it here.
- Home #261 — 5921 Fairfax Avenue, Edina: A blend of modern Scandinavian and rural Midwestern design influences. This five bedroom home near Pamela Park is spectacular! Read more about it here.
Here's a sneak peek of what you might just run across...
See you there!
What 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.
What 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.
What 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.
Do 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.
At 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? 
For directions to our two Spring Parade entries, as well as more info on the Twin Cities Spring Parade of Homes 2015, click 
Do 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.
Don'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.
Will 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.
Infuse 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.
Keep 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.