Refined Renovations

Refined Renovation did an amazing job replacing a worn wooden deck on the back of our 1924 Milwaukee bungalow. The 2nd-story eye-sore is gone and in its place a beautiful porch that is a wonderful amenity that truly enhances our home. We love the design, scale, materials, and lighting. Working with Matthew Jahns and his talented team was rewarding from the start. From concept to design to construction, they were creative, professional, and fun to work with. The result was a major improvement to our home, even more beautiful than we expected.

We tasked Refined Renovations to install a full bathroom in our lower level and to expand our sunroom. While the projects took a bit longer than anticipated, the results are amazing (and under budget!). Working closely with both Stephanie and Andrew was a pleasurable experience. The open communication ensured that our concerns were addressed in a timely manner and that our design considerations, which evolved as the construction progressed, were met. We chose RR based on their reputation for quality and an eye for detail. We were not disappointed. Our friends like to say that our sunroom does not feel like a ‘new addition’ but part of the original design when the house was built. A true compliment.

We have worked with Refined Renovations for two major home remodeling projects. They reconfigured and refinished our basement a few years ago and, most recently, completely overhauled our kitchen with a new layout and design. The results are stunning! We were so happy with the initial design presented to us, as it was more creative and open than we pictured we could do with the space! Throughout the process, our project manager Andrew and designer Stephanie were extremely professional, responsive and creative. Any issues that came up were resolved quickly and with the best solution possible. They truly wanted to make sure we were happy with the results and that everything would exceed our expectations. Our new kitchen is just beautiful and the materials are all very high quality, fitting of a magazine! They also stand by their workmanship and have been great at helping to follow up on a couple minor warranty issues even a year later! Refined Renovations values their clients and their satisfaction and results. I would highly recommend Refined Renovations to anyone looking for a professional, high quality, caring and creative home remodeling company!

It’s hard to find the words that express how we feel about our new living space. Matt and his design crew brought my dream to life and took it up more than a notch or two. They incorporated design elements that I never would have imagined and those features are what makes our home flow from one room to another. I often have said that I feel like I’m living in a magazine. The process is long, but Matt has been able to incorporate ways to make the process easier for the homeowner to live through it. His construction crews are wonderful, and I felt comfortable with them and their ability. They are very responsive and would go out of their way to make sure we were happy with their work. They are extremely good at keeping the area clean and dust free too. All these things show integrity and concern for the homeowners. I would highly recommend Refined Renovations to make your dream come true.

We have been working with RR-specifically Matthew and his team since 2018. The RR team has demonstrated a strong commitment for making my family's vision for our "forever" home come true. We look where we started and where we have come and are astonished at the positive results we have obtained using RR. We have renovated our entire home, including an addition to our upper level. Despite it being a multi year and multi-phase project, I could not imagine a smoother process. We are especially thankful for our project lead, Andrew Schade. His carpentry is impeccable. His attention to detail on point. He took care of an incredible amount of coordinating subs behind the scenes and generally was 1 step ahead of us throughout an almost 3 year renovation. He was always willing to go above and beyond-helping us with tasks just out of the kindness of his heart. Of note, we appreciate that the individual teams RR contracted to work in our home were professional, willing to mask and socially distance for our safety during the pandemic. Stephanie also took time to get an understand of our taste and budget constraints. She worked with us to meet our needs while also giving us multiple tasteful choices. As we come to a close on our remodeling process, we will keep our ties strong with the RR team. We are grateful for the lovely experience we have in our "new" home.

Refined Renovations Everyone we worked with from Refined Renovations brought craftsmanship and professional work ethic to our project. Communication and scheduling throughout the project made this a great experience.

It's hard to describe how amazing Refined Renovations is, from top to bottom. This group not only does amazing quality work, we feel like we became personal friends with everyone who worked on the house throughout the length of our project, and have kept in touch ever since. True partners in design and construction, wonderful at their craft, and amazing people to share space with (both their core team and their subcontractors). Beyond the initial quality of work, they have stood behind that quality for years, and what small handful of problems cropped up, were happy to come by and address after the fact. We've worked with them on several small projects since they helped us renovate our attic into a new master suite, and are looking forward to many more. When it comes to large design-build projects, you're trusting someone with a huge investment. Matt and his team have proven to be responsible stewards of that trust, and you get the sense in the project that they treat their work like it was their own home. This team is simply the best, and well worth the wait!

The design, project management, operations and construction team members at Refined Renovations were all amazing. Every step of the way they made sense of what several other contractors didn't seem to get right. On top of that Refined Renovations brought some amazing design ideas I never would have thought of on my own. The study in my home is now my favorite space both inside and out (on the roof balcony). Brent Kaufman Milwaukee Wisconsin

We just completed our renovation with Refined Renovations and we can not say enough great things about the whole team! From understanding our vision and bringing every detail to life, down to treating our home as if it were theirs and it truly shows! We had a pretty big renovation which included removal of walls, moving plumbing, re-staining floors, complete gut of the kitchen and powder bath, HVAC relocation, a lot of electrical work as well as a lot of paint. Each trade was professional, timely, trustworthy and experts at their craft. You can tell in the end product that RR has spent the time building such a great team. The team is responsive, you have clear expectations as to what to expect, and they keep you updated with any changes. RR has such pride in their work, and they hold themselves to such a high standard that they expect perfection from each trade which we really appreciate. One thing that stood out to us, was at the end of the project they brought in an unbiased person to walk through the house to make sure each item that was renovated was complete and at their and our standard. This level of care to their work can truly be seen in the end product. We continue to fall more and more in love with our house everyday. It is beyond beautiful and we look forward to work with them again on any future projects.

We are so pleased with the results of our remodel with Refined Renovations. Not only are the results beautiful and functional, the experience we had throughout the process was truly great. We gutted our kitchen, took down a wall to join it with the dining room, redesigned our entryway/mudroom space to be significantly more functional and made cosmetic improvements to our living room to blend it seamlessly with the renovated space. In the design process, Matt & team were able to take our broad ideas and translate them into a design that we loved - down to the details. They led us through the process and made decisions throughout the project quick and easy. They pledged to make the construction portion of the project as painless as possible and they really delivered. Over 3 months of construction of a completely gutted kitchen I think we only had one evening where we did not have use of our sink and stove. Clean-up every evening was great and dust was minimal. Not that there weren't bumps. There will always be a couple in a project of this scale. But RR's responsiveness was outstanding and any "bumps" were handled to our satisfaction. I would (and have) recommend Refined Renovations to friends and family without an ounce of hesitation.

Just completed phase I of renovations with Refined Renovations and about to start phase 2! They are thoughtful and innovative in their design, with beautiful results. The whole team - from initial design to the contractors - are attentive and respectful. I enjoyed working with them immensely!

Refined Renovations..... They are just that “refined” in every way. The entire staff was timely, professional, courteous, clean, and “refined” —from the owner, to the architect, the carpenter, electricians, and even the final clean up crew. We couldn’t have been more thrilled with the people and the end result! Linda Sent from my iPhone

When my husband and I bought our 1926 home two years ago, we knew the first project was going to be an updated kitchen and powder room. We came to Refined Renovations with a series of ‘wish list’ items: We wanted to open the kitchen and dining room into one inviting space; we wanted a bright, modern kitchen that still respects the home’s original 1920’s character; improve the flow and circulation between kitchen/dining room and the den and living room spaces; and fit a powder room into the new open floor plan. Lastly, we asked if them if there was any way to re-imagine our rear entry to the house – a tight set of steps that led to a narrow entry hallway with no storage for coats and boots. The concept that Refined Renovations developed for our home far exceeded anything we could have ever conceived. They solved all our wish list items to maximize space and transform the house into what is truly our dream home. We could not be happier with the result and the process working with the team. They took the time with us (a very particular couple) to find the right design, finishes, materials, colors, etc. The level of design expertise, quality of construction, craftsmanship, and professionalism while working in our home was amazing. We would (and have) recommended Refined Renovations to anyone considering a home renovation!

We just completed a kitchen and first floor remodel working with Matt and his team. From the beginning, it was clear that Matt understood what we wanted in terms of space, style, and budget. He has an excellent design sense and listens intently to what the client wants, which makes the entire process truly feel like a collaboration. Although we only made a very few structural changes, the affects were profound. We are extremely pleased with our "new" house, and judging from the reactions from family and friends over the holidays, we are not alone! The Refined Renovations team produces very high quality work with a level of craftsmanship that really stands out. They also worked hard to minimize the inconvenience of living in a house under construction, which was much appreciated. Equally important, all of the subcontractors who worked on our project were trustworthy, likeable people.

Matt and his team at Refined Renovations are truly exceptional. They approach your project like it's their own home -- they really care, ask a lot of questions, get to know you, and keep working until it's exactly what you want. We had a lot of things we wanted to do that were very particular, and they came up with creative solutions that worked out well. We also made some changes and additions as we went, and they flexed as needed to incorporate new thinking or ideas along the way. Matt also partners with the best, and we were very pleased with the vendors he brought on. We would always trust his recommendation to find the best vendors in the Milwaukee area. We had a vendor already in place doing some home automation, and Matt and his team were also very willing to work in partnership with them. Our project was a condo remodel, including flooring, kitchen and bathroom. Condos come with a lot of extra rules and requirements since you have neighbors on all sides. But our project went incredibly smoothly. The team was extremely professional, deadlines were met, everything was kept clean and we heard very few complaints from our building management or neighbors. We also were out of town for long stretches of the project, meaning we weren't supervising or checking in on the work in any way -- and we never worried once. Matt is so trustworthy and dedicated, we'd gladly hand over our keys for another project, and know he would make sure it's flawless and beautiful. We absolutely love our home now, and are grateful to Matt and his team for all their amazing work.

Working with Matt and his team of highly trained professionals was great! We just finished "phase two" of our home remodel. We live in a large very unusual home in Brookfield and right from the start Matt has taken our ideas and helped us create something better than we could have ever imagined. Refined Renovations has redone our kitchen, master bath, guest bath, living room, entryway and dining room. We are looking forward to beginning work on our lower level next year with them!

Oh, WOW! We just completed a little reno with Refined Renovations that included tearing off the upper story of our home and rebuilding to provide a master suite and guest suite. The design process with fun and collaborative. They had ideas, we had ideas. They guided us to great solutions and brought it all together to make our home better than we imagined it could be. Everyone who worked on the project was excellent at their trades, friendly and professional. I will definitely ask them back for our next project ... in a couple years!

It is hard to express how great it has been working with Matt and his team at Refined Renovations on our home remodel. They are amazing and the epitome of a professional remodeling company. We felt a trust build almost immediately and thus relied on them completely for design advice; they delivered so much more than we even hoped for. It was a tall task that we gave them, but they were more than up the challenge. They took our dated 1990’s French Tudor, and completely remodeled our entire first floor, making it a more timeless and functional space, yet keeping the Tudor ‘feel’. The entire team of employees and subcontractors were trustworthy, hard workers and delightful to have in our home. Their attention to detail is present in everything they do. We loved the way they kept us informed of scheduling and even handled some things we added along the way seamlessly. We have and would definitely recommend them.

Our 30 plus year old kitchen was in much need of an update. After talking to three remodelers we chose Refined Renovations because of the unique innovative design they proposed. Our main goal was to lighten up the kitchen. This involved a major effort in removing a load bearing wall and rerouting electrical, plumbing and heating. Matt Jahns provided great supervision of the project with managing and scheduling of supplies and workers. He used quality craftsmen for all aspects of the project. Matt was very pleasant to work with. He presented various suggestions throughout the project which allowed us to incorporate special elements into the redesign. Ripping up one’s house is a painful process but Matt and his crew made it as painless as possible. The finished project is a bright, modern kitchen with ample storage space, a redesigned powder room and a laundry room with new counter space. We are very pleased with the work done by Refined Renovations.

From the first meeting to understand my goals for my kitchen, family room, mudroom and other issues with my home, Refined Renovations was impressive. They listened to what I thought I wanted and asked a lot of good questions. They have so much experience and provide incredible insights for options and opportunities that went well beyond what I ever imagined. The owner, Matthew Jahns was very involved from the start and I appreciated his creativity and passion. Equally impressive was that the entire trade team aligned with his values and qualities. From early on I was able to trust them completely, all while respecting my life, home and family. If you want superior quality work and fabulous design then Refined Renovations should be at the very top of your call list.

Matthew Jahns and his team courageously entered a delicate situation because I was dissatisfied with work that a previous contractor had recently done in our kitchen. I had admired his work at my friend Hyndie Steck's home, where the project started after ours and finished before we were complete. Now that we've worked with Matthew, I realize how he is able to dovetail steps in the construction process in order to shorten the overall lapsed time. Matthew was courteous and attentive right from the design stage through demolition and construction. He brought beautiful, creative new ideas to the project, making our decision making process very quick and easy, and reducing "downtime" of the kitchen to an absolute minimum. Matthew's team was courteous, tidy and punctual. They listened to me and communicated very well with us carefully at every stage. They even were able to solve problems that stymied the first contractor. I trust Matthew completely, recommend Refined Renovations highly and would gladly work with them again in the future. Kathy Pederson

Beautiful work is the result of a great relationship; trust, intention, and freedoms. I was hired a few years ago to develop the brand mark for Matthew Jahns business... and the "good" started the very first day. And as we've continued to share in several creative efforts over the years, it's his clients that are now the ones enjoying the benefits of his skill set. When photographing the spaces upon completion, I've heard all the glorious stories the clients share about how thrilled they are with their new space, and how fabulous it was to work with Matt and his team. The entire team at Refined Renovations are folks I'd love to share my dreams with... and trust that they'd do everything they could to make them happen.

We hired Refined Renovations to remodel our kitchen/ first floor and loved the end result almost as much as the experience of remodeling with them. From the first time we met Matthew Jahns, there was commonality of purpose; a genuine feeling that our project was as important to him as it was to us. Matthew and his team are true professionals. We appreciated their knowledge and expertise in remodeling and finding innovative solutions and ideas. They listened extensively to our wants and needs, how our family uses the spaces, and even allowed us to dream a little. They came up with an excellent design that we never would’ve thought of on our own, one that solved some real frustrating issues with our home. The end result exceeded our expectations on every level. Our project was large, with lots of details and intricacies that had to be managed and planned for, but they made sure we stayed on track. They made the process enjoyable and pulled together the whole look we were going for. We went into our project with a definite timeline as our son was getting married. Our house needed to be ready for many house guests and celebrations. Happily, the project was even completed a few days before they estimated and was enjoyed by many, especially our family! All of their employees and trades-people were so professional, making sure we understood our options, as well as being kind, respectful and excellent people to have in our home. When we had questions or concerns, they were prompt and responsive and answered them completely and honestly. They always go above and beyond, concerned that whatever was done, was done with highest level of quality and satisfaction. It was like they were working on their own home! They wanted the best for us. We actually miss having them around! Our renovated space is now a “dream come true”. We can’t wait to use them again on our next project and would highly recommend them.

I contracted with Refined Renovations for design and GC for a complete renovation of my kitchen. I have a 1924 bungalow in Washington Heights and have been doing a project every couple of years. This is one of the best experiences I've had starting with an inspired design from the architect, and a quick and easy demolition followed by an efficient build-out over about a 9 week period. The foreman and entire crew were friendly, professional, respectful, responsive, and just plain good people. I was sorry to say good-bye at the end of the project. I love my new kitchen and highly recommend Refined Renovations if you are considering a remodel.

I highly recommend Refined Renovations! I have had the good fortune of working with them on several projects over the past couple of years. They are a very professional organization from their high quality design services to the execution of the construction project itself. What has always impressed me about this company is how organized they are, and the quality of the construction team. They listen to the clients, communicate at a high level, and the end result is top notch and enjoyable for the customer. They are one of the best remodeling companies in our area!

We have been working with Matt and his team for over 10 years on many diverse and exceptionally beautiful projects. He and his team are prompt, professional, and have a great eye for design. They always have their clients’ best interests as their top priority. We are pleased to be their stone fabricator and installer.

When deciding upon what company to use to remodel our mid 80s colonial kitchen/first floor we utilized the Milwaukee NARI Remodeling Tour of Homes in order to view the work of potential contractors. This is where we met Matt Jahns and his team at Refined Renovations. Instantly, we fell in love with his sophisticated yet simple, elegant style and felt at ease with his honest, straightforward view of how he approaches each project. The number of times we've heard the contractor horror stories of ballooning budgets and over extended timelines made us weary of beginning such a large project (we were planning to live through the main floor remodel by setting up a temporary kitchen is our basement). We were pleased by the detailed project timeline given to us prior to the start of the remodel, and even more overjoyed when those dates were actually held firm and in some cases completed several days early and on budget! Matt's communication throughout the process and his ability to set expectations up front are a valuable and unique part of the remodel process. In addition, the subcontractors used for each of the trades (we had contact with electrical, plumbing, rough and finish carpenters, hardwood floor installers and finishers, tile and cabinetry) were extremely professional and respectful of our time and home. Being able to trust that variety of people coming in and out of our house every day gave us great piece of mind through the project. The time Matt spends with his clients is also extremely unique. He was with us every step of the way in the design and selection process and used extremely high quality vendors for each of the materials used in the project. We could not be more emphatic of our endorsement of Matt and the entire team at Refined Renovations. We are so pleased with the result of our first project with them that we are in the early stages of discussing our master bathroom remodel to take place next winter!

Remodeling our kitchen, half bath and utility room was an enjoyable experience. Yes, I said enjoyable! If you are looking for someone who is creative, honest, resourceful, congenial, easy to work with, and pays attention to the details, Matt Jahns and his team at Refined Renovations are the right fit for you! I took a great deal of time to research and develop a list of everything I wanted in my new kitchen. I love to cook, so my priority for my new kitchen was function, without sacrificing aesthetics. Once I knew what I desired in my remodel, I thoroughly researched to find the right person to deliver this kitchen of my dreams. I found that in Matt and his term. Matt has an excellent sense of style, is detail orientated, and easy to work with. Since Matt cooks, he understands how a kitchen should function. His knowledge of the design and construction process made every step of the remodeling process stress free. His team and his resources are equally as helpful, qualified and congenial. Most important, my remodel was completed with no problems and on time. Thanks to Matt, I was able to cook and serve Christmas dinner for a large family gathering in my brand new kitchen. It was a great celebration!

We chose Matt Jahns to work on our complete house remodel (both exterior and interior) because, from day one, he listened to what we wanted and added his own ideas to get us all of that and more. He and all of the professionals he had us work with on the project with were incredibly creative and talented. The project was difficult - it involved turning a ranch style home with outdated design features into a prairie style home with contemporary design features. Matt and his team were definitely up to the challenge. Our neighbors are constantly commenting on what a great job Matt's team did, saying that they can't even tell it was a remodel. Friend and neighbors immediately recognize that Matt and his team had great design taste and execution. We are very happy with the result and would not hesitate to recommend Matt on any remodel project.

We selected Matt Jahns and Refined Renovations from three contractors we bid our project to and interviewed for a significant remodel and renovation. Matt clearly detailed all the various costs and discussed the selections included with us in advance. Matt was very organized and the 5 1/2 month project was completed on-time. All the sub-contractors did high quality work and were respectful and considerate. These were all very important to our family of four (plus one old dog) who lived in the house during the project. Matt was very present during the entire process and assisted us in all aspects. We highly recommend Matt and Refined Renovations.

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Matt and Refined Renovations on our large- scale remodel! From the design process through project completion, Matt was nothing but professional, thoughtful, creative, honest and responsible. He’s truly an artist. We were very comfortable with the crew during all phases of the process. As with all projects, there were a few unexpected challenges, but these were met with timely and creative resolutions and handled with the utmost of integrity. We would unconditionally recommend Matt and Refined Renovations and look forward to working with them again in the future.

We chose Refined Rennovations after researching and interviewing a number of other contractors for our master bedroom/bathroom remodeling project, which was completed in 2013. They were selected based on a number of factors; a) seeing other work they had completed which really impressed us and b) Matt Jahn’s personal attention to all aspects of the project from start to finish. Matt is very thorough in managing the work, from starting the project when it was supposed to begin, regular cleanup during the project and anticipating issues with appropriate action when changes were necessary. We had a few issues with material selection and Matt was always personally involved with expert advice, timely action and overall great customer service. He’s calm, professional and responsive, which made it easy for us to work through the inevitable changes you experience in such an involved project like ours. He hires only responsible tradesmen in all facets of the work, who also brought high standards, good work habits and attention to our needs as their customer. We would highly recommend RR for a residential remodeling project of any kind and would be happy to speak to prospective customers about their work. Gail & Jim Baumgartner 262-796-0219

After interviewing several contractors, we chose Refined Renovations because of the innovative approach to our multipurpose room. Matt Jahns kept the character of our home in mind when recommending materials and ideas for details. He was always available to address any concerns that we had and always kept us informed on every phase of the project. Matt and his staff of experienced craftsmen were careful, courteous, friendly, and hard working. We were so pleased with the outcome of our initial project that we also had Refined Renovations do a bathroom and an outdoor deck. We do not hesitate to recommend Refined Renovations to anyone.

Matt and Refined Renovations has done 3 projects for us in the past 9 years. We have been completely satisfied with the outcome of each. The professionalism of the workers, the quality of the products used, the clean up during and after the work and of course, the finished result, was what made us always come back to Refined Renovations whenever we had another project in mind.