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Authentic craftsmanship. Ian literally crafted paneling, crown-molding and trim by hand -- the kind of work that was done when this house was built. It blew me away. I had just expected he would find something close at Menards or Home Depot. This is probably what I appreciate the most about Refined Homes. Building your luxurious dream home is a monumental task, if you don’t get everything exactly as you’d hoped, will you be disappointed at the end of it? What if, when you’re done, you think of something that you wish you had known of before? Don’t let the doubt creep in before you’ve even started the project, instead, make sure that you’re well informed from the outset so that you are free to consider every possibility and make the best choices for your luxurious new abode.

Tricia is the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI’s) 2020 Minnesota Member of the Year. Tricia manages the business with a true heart for customer service that complements Ian’s attention to detail and old-world craftsmanship. While he cares for the projects, she serves the clients. The result is a concierge-level building and remodeling team that partners with homeowners to produce outstanding projects. Tricia has expanded her design and construction knowledge by getting certified as a Universal Design Professional, serving on the National Association Remodeling Industry’s NARI Cares nonprofit board, and joining industry roundtables that include veterans in the remodeling industry who have become mentors. Ian’s skills are broad and eclectic. He loves to pass on his interests to his daughters. That includes teaching them to design and build their own desks and to make jam from the cherry trees in the yard. He’s also known to bake bread from scratch and always makes an extra loaf to share with a neighbor.Tricia is the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's (NARI's) 2020 Minnesota Member of the Year. She joined her husband to grow Refined homes in 2016 after a thriving career in corporate staffing, management and sales. Having grown up with a family business that valued its customers and focused on the needs of the community, she always had ambition to do the same.

Natural stone and wood are two of the biggest materials used when creating a beautiful home and they can be used in varying ways to induce particular feelings, while being extremely practical too. Stone is durable, elegant and versatile, depending on the interior style you’re seeking, and can be used in flooring, fireplaces, worktops, bathrooms and the like, while wood adds warmth, is very adaptable, can last when cared for properly and can be used in flooring, furniture, walls and more. Open floor plans Ian is driven to teach and collaborate. Expect him to explain his thinking behind mechanical and structural options. And if he notices a potential deficiency in your home, he’ll suggest a solution. “I’ll build it and they’ll love it,” he said.Some contractors are merely business owners. They don’t personally know how to do design or construction. Was it important to you that Ian is a skilled carpenter? I absolutely agree... but I can't put my finger on it. They just work really well together. It's fluid. With that in mind we take a look below at six trends luxury homeowners are utilising for their new builds this year to create the refined home they’ve always dreamed of. Smart homes Puustelli cabinets in the kitchen offer a modern look with a nod to tradition that still provides a warm, earthy environment. Since they’re completely void of formaldehyde-based glues, the cabinets give the homeowner peace of mind their office air is toxin-free. Custom slide-out drawers are built into knee-walls to conceal office equipment, supplies, essentials, and even the refrigerator. Many of the Wiitanens’ clients are families like their own who want to get the most out of their urban home lifestyles. For Tricia, the connection is personal. “If the clients are happy, I am happy. If not, I’m not. So we work very hard to please,” she smiled.