From Drab to Fab | How to Refresh and Update Your Home

[@porschehamilton9717]

I'm 34 and found you while in high school and begged my parents to let me study interior design. Of course they said no so I've worked the last 15 years in accounting. Today I enrolled in interior design school bc of you. I'm addicted to symmetry, scale and quality in a room and I learned from you! Keep on posting!

[@kathyklarfeld2971]

That's incredible! Good for you for pursuing your passion!!!

[@iannone39]

Congratulations and your learning from a terrific teacher too. 👍👍👍

[@kimi6767]

You will love it!

[@susananders3834]

As a fellow accountant, I am able to pick up a lot from Rebecca as she emphasizes symmetry. Accounting is all about balance, symmetry, and form. I would personally expect that your years in accounting will give you some foundation in design. When I went back to my school for a PhD (in accounting, of course!), that calculus that was so hard when I was an undergraduate, was so much easier. I had just spent 15 years in accounting doing "word problems"! Best wishes for your new adventure.

[@charlenedimonte]

Omg! My mom said the same - no - and I went into accounting! Biggest regret of my life. 58 and still love design!!! Rebecca is the best teacher.

[@pjc2262]

Congratulations Rebecca 15 years of self made content and you're still here, there isn't any TV shows that last that long, hell some marriages....points is you're still relatable and relative and that's something to celebrate. Thank you for your content and positivity.

[@alicenieto3162]

Hater comments are just jealousy. Your decorating is amazing. Thank you for sharing all of your fantastic tips.

[@craftywabbit9547]

"zipper side down, on, karate"...yup I've learned something I will never forget! Nice vid Rebecca, tfs 🤩

[@nancyjensen6324]

Every time you said " Alexa" she answered in my house! Too funny! Great Video, Rebecca. I find inspiration in almost all your videos and love the way you break down all the design tips so that we can all use them in our homes.

[@heidir2692]

Mine too! Got a great chuckle out of it because she just couldn’t figure out what to do. Great video and inspiration.

[@rebeccarobeson1]

LOL Nancy... I always forget about that when I'm filming. So sorry hon :-) RR

[@lucyr.7087]

My Alexa also tries to answer to Rebecca demands. lol

[@be_you2023]

Hi Rebecca, I’ve grown older with you - fancy that! 😂 I believe you are one of the few people on KZbin, that I have come across, who has explained KZbin algorithms: e.g thumbs up, notifications, ads etc. Due to this I always “like, subscribe and notify” myself for your new posts. I’ve left comments on most of your posts (positive ones) and I’ve even left all your videos playing whilst I’m off doing other things (including ads). It’s my way of reciprocity your generosity over 15 years. Congratulations BTW. PS: When I play your videos I have to wear headphones as you set off my Alexa 😂🤣

[@lindablauw9362]

Love you….. you are so much fun and I have to tell you I think you could be on Broadway with your singing voice and your vivacious stage presence.

[@rebeccasible6631]

I'm celebrating your 15 years on KZbin by spending $1500 on replacing light fixtures that were never right for our home and window treatments for the master bedroom. We've lived here 15 years. It's time!

[@retiredRN32485]

LOOOL When you said "Alexa, turn on downstairs" - She (Alexa at my house) said, "sorry I didn't find a group or devise named downstairs"!!!!!!!

[@gaildela5710]

😃😂😜

[@cherrelwilliams2980]

You are an expert sharing beneficial details. I loved how you changed around decor in your home without going to the stores.

[@zehraatique8495]

No overpowering or loud or unnecessary expensive items to decorate your style is totally based on personal style that everyone can easily achieve once we learn to balance and execute thanks for sharing your home is looking awesome and cosy all the furniture placements are just perfect

[@pianopizzazzstudio7146]

Hi there, I have been really enjoying all of your videos. I wanted to share that I spent over a year designing a home that I love that my son wanted to build for us on his property. This was going to be my forever home and we loved the way it turned out with all black trim in lodge style home on 16 acres of property . A year later, because of many conflicts we have decided we need to leave the property and now are pretty devastated to loose my dream home. I am watching your videos now to get inspiration to move on to what I’m afraid will just be a lower level rental for awhile but hoping to be able to turn even that into a beautiful peaceful place for my husband and myself. We love to entertain and want something that is unique.

[@karensmith1243]

Oh, how I look forward every week to hearing your design tips, and all the fun and laughter you bring with it is a bonus ❤. Here's to 15 more years (at least) on KZbin! YOU are the best!!!

[@KarolinaRamirezV]

I’m in love with your videos and your house … your style!!! Oh my goodness I can’t stop watching

[@carolynratliff1380]

You are getting prettier every year….being a grandmother really becomes you….I REALLY LOVE WHEN YOU SING….YOU HAVE A GOD GIVEN TALENT…. THANKYOU FOR EVERYTHING ….I share you with all of my friends. One thing……why why why do you turn your books backwards…..please tell people not to just have one curtain panel at the end…it drives me crazy…and when they have two windows together they don’t put a panel in the middle. You agree !!!! I love you. Hugs from carolyn in Columbus ga. I will be 70 in may…..I am like you. I shop my house before I get anything new!

[@jackandjill9065]

There are a lot of things I don’t care for on KZbin, but I just can’t understand why folks feel like they must say something negative when all they have to do is move on!🤷‍♀️ I for one am thankful for your help in making our homes beautiful. Even if your taste isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, the rules are still effective in whatever style we choose to do. You have something for everyone! Thank you for your time and effort, I appreciate you and your team!

[@besso8372]

And still you look young, elegant and very bright with a big sensor of humor!!!!

[@IsabelMarie7]

✍️Who dares to say something negative about you, about your work here on KZbin? More than a million people who are subscribed to your channel LOVE YOUR WORK and much more your personality. I ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH REBECCA and I have respect and affection for you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@malekimaui]

I think I have been following you for 15 years! Your daughters and sons first place, your daughters marriage and children, home in San Diego and now Tulsa. I can relate to you in many ways as I was a PK and love home design and about the same age. We moved around a lot growing up and my mother always made our house a home even though we never owned a home until I was in high school. 😃We now have homes in Maui and Oregon, which is a dream come true! I have refreshed our Maui home and looking to remodel in Oregon. We too are wondering whether to build or remodel out existing in Oregon. I will be sending you some photos from our Maui and Oregon homes. Planning to have the hour or two with you soon. Much love. ❤

[@rt3box6tx74]

💚 you Rebecca. It's a "surveyors" tripod for mounting a transit. Antique transits built of brass and cast iron are becoming obsolete, so grab the wooden tripods wherever you find them. The wooden boxes the actual transits are kept in are especially well crafted small wooden containers worth using as a tabletop accessory too. Even the transit itself is a curiosity worth displaying if you see the beauty in complicated mechanical items. I had mine on display until I did away with my library wall to avoid the dusting. 😘

[@helenannewilsonrid9608]

Thank you, Rebecca! You are doing a great job. I have been doing interior design for 50 years. I noticed how little was shared by other designers in professional organizations. You share everything. Better than therapy!!!! One of your signatures: white draperies. The white out effect. So clean and wonderful. Especially with your wood/stain window casings. Perfect!

[@susancombee4653]

I "thumbed upped" a lot of the below comments, so what I am going to personally include is "thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!! Blessings!!!😍

[@VivianD1960]

I am too back in 2008 a KZbin member. I subscribed to your channel near that year and have been following you since. I have learn a lot from your decors and designs and trully been amazed with your projects the total transformation and improvements. Cant believe that it has been almost 15 years😅

[@Kimberly-pc9wr]

You are one beautiful, smart lady and I am very thankful for you!

[@meganwhite721]

I have a tripod like that that I inherited from my father. It belonged to his father. I have taken it apart to make a lamp, but I need the creative inspiration to take the time to do it. I appreciate seeing it as a lamp because it is absolutely gorgeous and does inspire me to make the creative time for it!

[@nesohawkins]

Decorating for Christmas in September is the norm in my part of the world. I'm from the Philippines and as many would know, we celebrate the Christmas season beginning September until the 1st week of January or until the Three Kings.

[@jilllilley516]

Our bedroom is also cream, black and touches of gold. It's classic. Having a bedroom you love is so important - it's the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing at night. Make it a room you love.

[@rosewhalen5456]

Was so glad to hear your thoughts about window treatments. Curtains or drapes add so warmth to a room I love it.

[@wendyjohnston9576]

Can we have the amazon drapery link!

[@debrahouston2884]

OMG -- you have the M. Bed I want soooo B-A-D-L-Y! 😍 Then the 4-chair radial grouping and that painting you moved to your kitchen...Ooooh and the window treatments soooo "UP'd" that room! 👍 FAB, indeed!... TY, RR, and Happy YT Anniversary!...Ciao

[@michellepereira2328]

I liked the idea of moving things around to give the room a new feel. Plants really add life to a space. Very interesting.

[@runnermom315]

I love how you say this is from Amazon or Home Goods so the rest of us can sigh a breath of relief that it's doable for the budget-conscious! your designs are brilliant - and learning the whys and hows make watching your channel so worth-while!

[@asharhanniel1384]

I've been following you on KZbin for the last 10 years. I'm 32 now. I've ALWAYS loved watching your videos and I love your taste for decor.

[@deniselindquist7592]

Love your idea of having lamps that can be changed around to freshen up your look. Your book shelves look magazine ready. Me? No. I'm a reader, so my shelves are filled with books I have read. But, I do accent them with family pictures, and little trinkets, here and there, that are special to me. Love your idea about a plant service, and plan to look into it. I don't have an eye for plant placement in the open spaces in an Arizona home. Thanks for shaking up my design ideas.

[@janetjohnson9690]

I LOVE IT! LOVE REBECCA'S STYLE AND EXPERTISE.

[@lorraine_life]

So glad to see the added component of plants. They are a bonus texture and such variety.

[@maggiea6766]

Your designs are absolutely beautiful. Been following you now for years and remember some that you did for clients. Your home in this video did not disappoint either. Thanks for the tips.

[@jackiejones5037]

Rebecca ROCKS!!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. Excellent interior designer!!! I love her work, her tips, and her advice!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@Ms.MD7]

You were my very first YT interior designer and remember dreaming of incorporating your tips in my future first house and here I am, finally have a house to decorate my own. I'm taking the slow route by curating what I really want as opposed to just filling it stuff.

[@kathylong2513]

When I was as a young teenager, I had an interest in interior decorating. I stenciled my closet. I ordered a home study course, but couldn’t get into doing it on my own without classroom instruction. Since then, I continued to have a passion for it my whole life. Now at 72, I call myself a Home Decorator wanna be. Just shows, it’s best to follow your passion as it never goes away. Stick with it. And Rebeccas’s You Tube Channel is the best!!!!!

[@Cruela2b]

I have the same color pallet throughout my home and I’m the queen of moving things from room to room …especially at Christmas. I’m very visual and if my husband catches me sitting quietly ‘just looking around’ he knows something is about to get moved …as I’ve already envisioned the move 🙃. Thanks for all the great ideas 🥰

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

Oh my goodness, I do that too!😊

[@danielleallen9678]

Your house looks beautiful! I love all the green plants 🪴

[@angelarhamy7750]

Rebeca, thank you for all that you post for us. This was a wonderful video. I always feel like my house is playing after Christmas. Thanks for the chicks and tips. Please keep posting you’re the best.

[@joanndelise7292]

First your home is absolutely beautiful. I agree and love shopping within your home. Changing out decor from room to room, rearranging furniture does make a room look fresh, different. And last but not least plants and window treatments, two thumbs up. Rebecca you are amazing and fabulous. Have a blessed day.

[@susannabutkus4064]

Your home is beautiful. You know my Mom used to move everything around in her house, regularly, and the daughters thought is was a quirk. It’s actually brilliant. You can refresh using your own stuff. I’m having ideas! Congratulations on your 15 years!

[@angelaberni8873]

15 years and this is the first time that I've seen you. Love your ideas. I'm constantly moving stuff around,just like you.

[@MaryBarranti]

Rebecca, I Iove your tripod lamp! It's unique and handsome. The word you were looking for was surveyor. Surveyors measure land, locate boundaries, make maps, etc. They use those tripods to hold their transits. Purveyors sell things, including groceries, rugs, antiques, and lamps. 😊 You continue to be an inspiration. You exude such energy and enthusiasm and beauty! Thank you for boldly being yourself! ❤

[@bushkin2]

I still see a surveyor’s tripod similar to yours, currently being used. They are a work of art!

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Agreed 👍🏻 RR

[@pricedesign8805]

Anyone who hates on your designs has to be jealous of your exceptional designs! You are great!

[@munchkinsforever456]

I have enjoyed all your videos for 15 years!

[@lblak59]

Well now here some affirmation for you Rebecca….you look amazing at 65!!!! And love your beautifully styled home also.👍🏻

[@mariablanco1955]

I feel sorry for the haters!! They don’t know what they’re missing out. I loved the tips you gave. You’re always so good about explaining why you do things you do. I have learned so much from you and Sharah. Im always trying to see how I can make it look better but on a budget. Slowly it’s coming together. I’m always looking for new videos I. The design sessions as well!! Lol 😂 I love everything you guys do!

[@5usiewongs489]

I’ve been here since 2012💚 Looked up the best way to decorate a Christmas tree, and there you were, Rebecca!! Thank you, from Queensland, Australia xxx

[@tammizellmer3311]

I LOVE that raw piece of wood used on the coffee table!! This room is so COZY!!

[@karenschmoutz6785]

Fabulous design! My only suggestion is make sure all of the first floor spaces are handicap accessible. If I have learned anything in nearly 40 years as an RN, it’s ‘Prepare For The Future Now’.

[@cbrooke16]

Here’s to 15+ years of doing what you love while inspiring others ❤

[@dianejaynes3982]

15 years I can’t believe I just found your channel. ❤ you!

[@danib9845]

I restyle my small condo about 4 times a year, or every season. And every time, I think that it’s the most fabulous ever and can’t be improved on.

[@miabrooks401]

How could you have any haters!? I love you. Thanks for sticking it out.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

From drab to fab. RB you are an excellent designer. First step is lighting .

[@mariapaquette3083]

Congrats on 15 years on youtube! You don't look 65 at all. You act and look so much younger.

[@Kim-qt7yn]

Happy Birthday! This is my 65th year too but, I am not a fabulous KZbin content creator. Thank you for all you do to help your fans and never stop doing what you clearly have a tremendous talent and passion for RR-Your energy is infectious!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Wow. Fifteen years! That’s crazy. Not sure how long I have been following you, but I know it has been years. You are too cute, Rebecca.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

I have a huge office and the dual desks are up against the longest wall and you see it when you come in. I didn't like the vastness of the huge oriental rug so I purchased two skinny but wide two sided book cases and put them next to each other (they looked like one long custom piece) and it filled the space so nicely. I just want to say I would never have thought of that creativity without your inspiration :) Thank you for these videos, you and your lovely daughter are so talented.

[@civilizeddiva]

12:37: I’ve been loving Silver Dollar eucalyptus sprigs from Trader Joe’s: real springs that lasts for a few weeks if you cut the ends of the sprigs and give them fresh water frequently.

[@tgeetoo9451]

Fine Art America is a great source - you can get art from a myriad of talented people.

[@michellewhitlock3830]

You look amazing. Been watching since you began. ❤❤❤

[@indrabrewer2036]

Rebecca, I love your spark and enthusiasm, talent and whimsy. I am a design sessions member and my home is slowly moving from comfortable to lovely. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@loreneaustin5304]

I love your home. I am glad you are going to keep it and add a Master Suite.

[@marypoole4724]

Your home is stunning. I can’t imaging anyone who would find any faults with your home or you. Rebecca you have the best personality. You are one of my favorite to watch because you are so entertaining and full of knowledge. You have help me so much with my home. Thank you for being you....hugs my friend

[@mikil77wesley4]

You are a fabulous woman and designer. I love your home decorating style. You are a joy to watch on KZbin.

[@jalov3268]

Who could hate?? Love your design and how you make it doable for real ppl. These other videos with such expensive fabrics and custom everything are just impossible for most of us. Thank you Rebecca❤

[@tamoracernyprofessionalorg7647]

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful year! 🎉🎂🥂🙏❤️💐🥰 lots of love and hugs!

[@EEN63]

I’m not sure when I started watching your videos... probably around 2009 or 2010. It doesn’t really matter because I immediately binge watched everything prior to when I found your channel! It has been such a pleasure enjoying your beautiful talents, fabulous personality and getting to know you and your lovely family all these years. Not only have you spread your joy to your clients but also consistently to over a million viewers week after week! That’s an awful lot of joy to offset the handful of cranky pants! Brava! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations on your upcoming KZbin Anniversary/Birthday! 🎉🍾🥂💗💗💗

[@carolbailey8019]

You are amazing! It’s a surveyor lamp! My Dad was a surveyor. He would of thought that was a great lamp!

[@wendycagula]

Wow! Congratulations for the 15 yrs ... I'm giving you 15 👍 for that .....God bless you more ..... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bcgirl9369]

You always make me laugh😅 your humor 🎉 and your lovely house, can't wait to see the new addition , it's perfect❤

[@cathyellis767]

No hater comments from me! Always look forward to your new videos, but love watching all the oldie, but goodie ones too!

[@rnqful]

Thanks for the tips and inspiration. I’m very much into minimalism however I’ve discovered my style through watching these videos. I like symmetry, clean cut spaces but I love warmth too. I see how o can inject that into my living space without over cluttering(which triggers my anxiety) and best of all I can keep things clean and dust free without spending hours and hours on it.

[@dawnbell681]

I'm so glad you came to youtube, Rebecca because your personality is so infectious and your style and design is admired by so so so many people around the world. Just the other day I was watching a popular designer and while she was teaching us about creating a door hanger, she mentioned your name as a reference point, and my jaw dropped because I thought she was famous and here she is speaking of you as a reference to what she was speaking about. I started laughing out loud like I knew you personally and I was so proud and yelled out "You better go ahead, Becky! The world knows your name"! I just love you❤ You have brought so much joy to my heart, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for being you!!!!!!!

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Wow Dawn. What a nice message you have left here. I’m humbled at your kind words. Thank you so much for being such a loyal and faithful follower. Means more to me than you know. I appreciate you taking the time to leave me this comment. Hugs to you sweet Dawn 🥰 RR

[@dawnbell681]

​@@rebeccarobeson1 Oh wow I never dreamed you respond to my comment. I know you must get thousands of comments. I'm so humbled by your response. I will always support and defend you every chance the good Lord gives me the opportunity to do so. You are indeed a rare gem in God's creation. Thank you for your beautiful response.

[@yvonnegrant3736]

❤❤your attitude

[@wilhat]

Happy birthday.I am 62 ,63 this year we start the same time I now hav 684 subscribers.so that makes me day.

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Thank you for sharing.💞 I enjoy reading the comments left by others as well as watching your channel. 👍🏻

[@murielbaith5445]

It looks like a surveyors tripod under the lampshade. Love this video. Who on earth could hate your work?

[@paulastrong7571]

Wow, 15 years! Good for you 👏

[@connieragle5612]

Where is your onion basket and stems from? LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@jkim9972]

Thank you. Your three series on "design mistakes"' deserve an Oscar especially because you showed us how to it on a budget I.e scaling, symmetry, rearranging, etc😍. I am not even a designer and my house is now FAB. May your cup overflow with blessings

[@anneburoker8908]

Your tips are so helpful and for those of us who are visual learners, the examples are crucial. You are a good teacher, a fun person and a delight to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@Vicfric]

No hater here! A ginormous fan! All of the tips are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@mariaprice5972]

I’ve watched two of your videos so far, and I really enjoy your company and style. Thank you.

[@ediefrasier2932]

Your home is just lovely. My sister told me I needed to watch your videos. She was right! I am going through my home looking at it carefully. I do have symmetry in my living room and 2 out of 3 bedrooms. I still need to do some drab to fab. Thank you for the advice.

[@Kimberly-pc9wr]

I love your KZbin videos and I love you!

[@tf5234]

My father-in-law was a surveyor and has a few vintage tripods. I have always wanted to make them into lamps! Love it.

[@ineldafitte5797]

I have been watching for about 15 years. Thank you, Rebecca and congratulations.

[@adahtamby9667]

Ma'am....u r real....respectful....generous and inspiring.....those with bad thoughts are just miserable people...who needs help

[@sjones6507]

I love Fine Art America! I feel so validated 😊

[@buffy4321]

I love putting up Christmas decor. I love it more taking it down. A calm comes over me.

[@jeanenestermer17]

15 years? And I just found you a few months ago! Thanks for the joy and ideas you bring!!!!

[@fuzzy7766]

Love, love, love you! Would love more links to purchase items or similar, especially that awesome chair you are sitting on in this video.

[@pattyalmond1301]

I absolutely love your design style, probably because you confirm that I’m doing everything in design right!

[@ChristineByers-y3j]

I watch you faithfully and you will be proud of me, after years of watching you and countless hours of video's I finally subscribed...woo hoo, not only do I love what you do I absolutely love your personality! I work full time but my favorite hobby is decorating my home and I also love to find some older pieces to add to each of my room and give it some character. My husband and also try to update one room each year to our house, this year we are updating our main floor bathroom. I think the most import lesson is your home is your biggest investment, invest in updating a room, paint, lighting, etc. it really pays off and when people comment how beautiful our home is we realize it all pays off in the end . Thank you for your wonderful show, your advice and countless beautiful ideas, keep them coming !!!!

[@nancyd254]

I found you at a very challenging time in my life and you would single-handedly get me out of my bed with your videos to straighten up my house, and do the best I can with what I had at the time… still that way even today (chronic illness sufferer )Bless you for this you mean a lot more to us than just design… You’re approachable and well ,just really cool❤