Welcome to Rooted & Refined

Hi, I’m Kendra.

Welcome to Rooted & Refined Home, a space where I’ll be sharing the journey of transforming our “new-to-us” builder grade home into something that feels intentional, warm and deeply lived in.

This blog was born out of a love for creating spaces that feel both beautiful and meaningful – spaces that reflect the people who live in them and the life happening inside them.

Here you’ll find renovation projects, design inspiration, curated home finds, and little glimpses of the everyday moments that make a house feel like a home.

The Home Behind the Blog

Our family recently moved across country from Montana to Wisconsin, buying an outdated colonial home built in 1990. While the home has great bones, much of it still reflects its original era, which means we’re slowly working through renovations and updates room by room.

Our goal isn’t perfection. Instead, we’re focused on creating a home that feels timeless, cozy, and thoughtfully designed.

Throughout this process, I’ll be sharing:

renovation projects
design decisions
paint colors and materials
product sources and links
lessons we learn along the way

Our Style

If I had to describe my design style, it would be modern organic with a touch of moody transitional.

I’m drawn to spaces that feel layered and natural – warm wood tone, soft neutrals, textured fabrics & design elements, and subtle contrast.

You’ll see a lot of:

earthy color palettes
natural materials
timeless furniture
thoughtful styling
simple, calming spaces

Some of the colors you’ll often see in our home include Greek Villa, Shoji White, Accessible Beige, Iron Ore and Muddled Basil.

Why I Started This Blog

For years I’ve loved home design, DIY projects, and the process of making a space feel personal.

Friends and family would often ask questions like:

“What paint color did you use?”

“Where did you find that light fixture?”

“How did you install that yourself?”

Eventually I realized it might be helpful – and fun – to share those things in one place.

So Rooted & Refined Home became a place to document our projects and hopefully provide inspiration for others who are creating homes they love too.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog will include a mix of home and lifestyle content like:

Renovation Projects – Room transformations, before-and-afters, and design decisions.

Home Styling – Simple way to create spaces that feel warm and intentional.

Curated Finds – Home decor, furniture, and pieces we love.

Lifestyle – Everyday life, family, cooking, gardening, our animals, and the little things that make a home meaningful.

A Little About Me

I’m a wife, a mom to two toddler boys, and someone who genuinely loves the process of making a home feel beautiful and welcoming.

My 9-5 is project management for a healthcare services corporation. When I’m not working or doing home renovation projects, you’ll probably find me reading a good book or spending time with my family.

Creating spaces has always been something that brings me joy, and I’m excited to share that journey here.

Let’s Connect

Whether you’re here for renovation inspiration, home styling ideas, or simply because you love beautiful spaces, I’m so glad you’re here.

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Thank you for being here and following along as we continue shaping our home, one room at a time.

With love,

Kendra