Refined Homes Custom Remodeling & Home Construction

Refined Homes Custom Remodeling & Home Construction Refined Homes® is an award winning remodeling and home construction contractor known for superior craftsmanship and customer service. Paul and Minneapolis area

It specialized in building new homes and improving urban homes for families who want the benefits of suburban amenities. Do you dream of a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle? Whether you desire remodeling or custom home building in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas, Refined Homes® can make your dream come true. We’re more than just builders and remodelers; Refined Homes f

ounders Tricia and Ian are your partners in creating a home you’ll love and enjoy for years. We listen to your need Owners Tricia and Ian Wiitanen personally focus on each project and provide superior craftsmanship and customer care. You will enjoy their attentive, remodeler couple approach. Refined Homes is a multiple Minnesota Contractor of the Year recipient and NARI Universal Design Certified Professional. We primarily work in the St.

The MyVillager article about the Kahnert basement transformation is out! 🎉It’s one thing to see the finished photos (hel...
03/29/2026

The MyVillager article about the Kahnert basement transformation is out! 🎉

It’s one thing to see the finished photos (hello, custom hexagon reading nook!), but the real story is in the problem-solving: How do you relocate a laundry room in a 1923 home? What’s involved in soundproofing for a musical family? How do you create distinct zones in an open basement?

These are the kinds of details we love sharing—not just “here’s a pretty after photo,” but “here’s how we actually solved this puzzle.”

Want more of these behind-the-scenes stories? Our new newsletter goes deeper than social posts ever could. Sign up to see what we’re working on in your neighborhood before it hits the news.

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Because remodeling is about more than pretty pictures—it’s about smart solutions.

THIS WEEK! 🎊 The MyVillager article about Brett and Emily Kahnert’s basement transformation drops ON Wednesday, and we’r...
03/23/2026

THIS WEEK! 🎊 The MyVillager article about Brett and Emily Kahnert’s basement transformation drops ON Wednesday, and we’re basically counting down the hours at this point!

If you’ve been following along, you already know this project is special:
🎵 A musical family with big dreams
🏠 A 1923 Mac-Groveland home with character
📦 A basement that was basically just storage
✨ A transformation that changed how they live every day

Let’s just say there’s a story about why the husband’s office almost didn’t get included in the renovation (plot twist: he’s SO glad it did!). Tomorrow you’ll get to read the whole story. But by the time this article publishes, we’re already working on the NEXT transformation in your neighborhood. Want to be ahead of the news cycle? Our newsletter gives you first access to project stories, design decisions, and behind-the-scenes moments.

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See you later this week! 📰

03/20/2026

Plot twist: That basement transformation we shared a few months back?

The one with the musical family, the custom hexagon reading nook, and enough soundproofing to handle teenage drummers?

MyVillager is featuring it in an upcoming article! 🎵📰

Brett and Emily Kahnert are sharing their story about why they chose to transform their 1923 Mac-Groveland basement instead of moving. (Spoiler: After we did their bathrooms, they knew we spoke their language!)

Want to know about projects like this BEFORE they make the news? We’re launching a newsletter that gives you the inside scoop on what we’re working on in your neighborhood.

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Because the best transformation stories shouldn’t be old news by the time you hear about them!

03/17/2026

St. Patrick’s Day calls for some easy reading to pair with that pint. 🍀 You’re scrolling real estate listings at midnight, doing the math. New mortgage around 6%. Moving costs hitting $25,000. That house that’s almost right.

Plot twist: 79% of homeowners are choosing to invest in the homes they already love instead.

Smart kitchen storage. Spa-like showers. Universal design that serves you now AND in twenty years.

Sometimes the smartest move is not moving at all. ✨

Three strategic upgrades that make staying put feel like moving up: INSTA link in bio or click here https://refined-homes.com/stay-put-move-up/

03/06/2026

🏡 Thinking about remodeling but not sure where to start?

We’d love to see you tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am for our workshop:

Remodeling 101: Costs, Choices, and Trade-Offs
📍 Room 105
🕙 10:00–10:55am
Hosted by Refined Homes

Spoiler: the secret to a smoother remodel usually starts with a well-structured design process. 😉

During this session we’ll pull back the curtain on remodeling and talk about:
• What actually goes into a remodeling budget
• Why costs can vary so widely
• How design and material choices affect pricing
• The real trade-offs homeowners face during a project

Our goal is simple: help you plan realistically, ask smarter questions, and make confident decisions about your home.

Whether you're actively planning a remodel or just starting to explore ideas, this will be a practical, no-pressure conversation designed for homeowners who want clarity before they remodel.

Come say hello — we’d love to see you there!

01/15/2026

We’ve named this project The Sisu Stay.

“I’m not sure I can afford this—should I even call?” 🤔We hear this all the time. Here’s the thing: That introductory pho...
12/26/2025

“I’m not sure I can afford this—should I even call?” 🤔

We hear this all the time. Here’s the thing: That introductory phone call isn’t a commitment, it’s a conversation.

We just published an article answering the questions you’re really wondering about:

When will I know what this costs?
Why does remodeling cost so much?
How does your process work?

No construction-speak. Just straight talk about transforming homes.

As you’re taking a breath and relaxing over the holiday season, we’d love to hear from you.

Link in bio. Let’s have the real conversation. 🔗https://refined-homes.com/remodeling-questions-answered/.

11/26/2025

🍂 Every time we drive past a project we’ve completed, we don’t just see beautiful craftsmanship—we imagine life unfolding in those spaces the way we designed it to. And that’s why we love what we do.💛

We want to see YOUR spaces in action! Thanksgiving prep in the kitchen, family gatherings in the basement—send us your photos!

And here’s what we’re especially grateful for: As a family business, referrals from happy neighbors like you are how we grow. If you know someone dreaming about a renovation, we’d be thankful for the introduction.

From our family to yours: Thank you for the trust, the patience and the opportunity to make your house feel like home.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 designbuild

10/31/2025

🎃 This home has had trick-or-treaters at the door for 110 years—that’s a lot of candy and costumes! 🍬👻
With all that history of family time and sweets, this kitchen has stories to tell.

When we began remodeling, we uncovered layers of history that inspired our design. It felt like doing architectural detective work—preserving what makes this home special while strengthening it for the next century.

Remodeling isn’t spooky—we know what we’re doing. 😉✨


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1430 Concordia Avenue #4542
Saint Paul, MN
55104

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