How to Elevate a Standard Kitchen | Interior Designer Ideas and Hacks

[@brandonbeyer8797]

I’m getting married tomorrow and you’re the last video I’m watching before I go to sleep tonight!! Sooooo glad you had a new one up today (you’re helping me de-stress)!! Been watching you since 2009/10 - turned 33 a couple weeks ago too, so that gives you a good timeline of my life ☝🏻😂… thanks for sharing your talents and helping to improve my own personal design skills all these years later 🧡🧡

[@hahna77]

It's gonna be amazing as long as you keep God as the center of it all. Blessings.

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@hahna77 completely inappropriate comment for you to make here. Stop spewing your garbage.

[@carmeng2982]

Congratulations on your wedding!

[@lydiabotros7953]

Love that comment, and wishing you a life full of fullness of joy

[@sheilasaunders3338]

I would put a roman blind from the ceiling over the window to give the illusion of a taller window. Cheaper than lights

[@tgeetoo9451]

Rebecca, I just love your delightful personality - and your design taste is impeccable. ☺️ Just love your design videos. Still love the early, budget friendly 😊ones, like Fix-it Fridays, and Sharrah’s dorm room and apartments. 😍

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Thanks T 🤗 RR

[@jnjhawaii5879]

I know you can do it!! I’m so excited to see the after transformation 👏👏👏

[@kmitch293]

Me too!!!

[@metropcs7560]

I say yes!!! I believe in you!!! I am so happy for you, I can hardly wait.

[@Kim-je4vz]

I can’t wait to see your bathroom when it’s renovated. You have always did an amazing job.

[@BEVS1]

I’d Never bet against you! Can’t wait to see it!👍🏾

[@lornabolden8538]

Omgoodness….I haven’t watched your channel in a while how refreshing!

[@carolpipher4839]

~Well let me just say "I love your home... it is gorgeous!" ~& I love all your new (& simple) update plans! ~Can't wait to see it!🥰

[@pylalavanya3530]

Rebecca, you are my greatest inspiration in many ways. I feel like design is in every inch of you ❤ your personality, your energy, and most importantly your style in the way you dress and speak makes me feel so proud as your follower 😍 stay blessed as always

[@margaritadiaz3779]

Of course, you can accomplish doing it on budget. The problem is, knowing you, the renovations are not stopping there! 🤣🤣🤣💯👍

[@rdsdeng]

Well if she doesnt have money she cant do any renovation ha ha ha

[@margaritadiaz3779]

@@rdsdeng 😳😳😳 you're a peach! Have the life you deserve.

[@marysmith861]

Rebecca... You would probably love a slow cooker. They even have liners you can buy so you don't have to clean the insert. You can dump, stir and go on about your merry way. Or, an electric pressure cooker, also called an instant pot. You can walk away without fear of burning anything. And it will keep everything warm. The stainless steel pots are easy to maintain too.

[@faiona2011]

She most likely has a housekeeper and/or cook, highly doubt any appliance will interest her in cooking herself.

[@vibe2248]

She is definitely not cooking in that kitchen with her feet all up on the counter…smh

[@brookehaybel9693]

Be Kind🌸🖤 I hope we see someone from team on here very soon around the holidays gifting her and teaching her how to work a slow cooker !! I feel like maybe in under a year Rebecca will be golden ✨ 💛 and possibly for a postive have few recipes to share!!

[@josephinegiuffrida2802]

I love love love your ideas you bring so much excitement to renovation. You have such vision about decorating that I would never think of I can hardly wait to see the kitchen renovation Good luck building your dream home

[@dawnbowie352]

Love the copper accent idea. So fresh, and a lovely bit of bling!

[@chloemartel9927]

you might want to explore Instant Pots and Air Fryers.

[@lucillearevalo7079]

I have no doubt you can do it !!! Sooooo I will not be betting against you. Your are amazing designer and teacher. Cant wait to see it!!!!!!!

[@whoooami2090]

That’s me with cooking; always multitasking and burning.

[@hellototheworld]

I love it when minor changes make a huge difference to the space and on a budget too

[@carolsloss8440]

love it. Now i know who you remind me of Debbie Renolds.

[@JCwax-bri]

Your videos are always so informative - not to mention entertaining! I really like your new haircut - love you as a blonde!

[@robinharris4247]

Oh man I cannot wait to see what the new house looks like!!!!!

[@mauritaedwards9707]

ABSOLUTELY you can do it!!! You are the PROFESSIONAL thus it will get done.

[@bethannsimmons7336]

You are a blast! Love and prayers from South Carolina!

[@carolgroff20]

Can Rebecca do it? OMG do you have to ask???Iv been with you from day one (thru all the hair styles) and I really like the bangs. Can't wait for the new house.

[@heidimills2226]

Rebecca traipsing around on her countertops in her shoes like a design beast fixing the flow.

[@evelynfernandez4746]

Hi Rebecca, I believe you can do whatever you put your mind on. I enjoy seeing and hearing you come up with all these ideas.

[@khandibaugh23]

From the video, the lighter paint swatch looks better imo. I wouldn't know for sure until I used a paint sample of each one. You have a great eye for design. The window color stood out to me the most but now I see your point with everything else.. Looking forward to seeing all the changes. 🙂

[@rebeccarobeson1]

I agree Khandi, on the video the lighter color looks the best… but in reality it took on a light blue hue 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m excited for you to see what I did in the end!!! I LOVE IT 🙌🏻 RR

[@mariabarradas4235]

I get so excited with your videos, sure you can make it for $5000, if anyone can it's you...love, love, love this home, so many cute details, so much caracter, I am a sucker for symmetry, just love it, it's relaxing to the eyes, it's classy, timeless and now that I am ready to change my spaces into fall/winter I am also going thought some exciting time...I will keep following these new changes in your amazing space, dying to see the kitchen with the new pulls and knobs...yay, going to be amazing and just $5000...I just can't wait.

[@ladyg2351]

IDEA HERE!! & YOU are the best and my fav. As a military family, (who's moved 34 times), YOU saved and taught me so much. I follow your rules as much as possible and I would put in a long curtain over that window and let it come down sides and if you really want copper (though I love the color of handles), just spray paint them copper! I know you can do it for under $5000 or less you are the planning queen that has the best innovative ideas for saving. Thanks for helping the world, Blessings, G

[@rosalieduffy882]

Raising opening headers was a concept I never knew of before you teaching it. Now I look at everywhere for them.

[@Simphome]

yes, when you take off the clock, the window looks weird.

[@karendartley3320]

Can you paint the window to match the cabinets get rid of the dark brown and put a horizontal painting over the window to the height you want or just frame a horizontal area over the window to make the space work with a mirror in the framing

[@LubaAlanna]

Excited for this !!! Also didn’t realize you were designing a house. Wohoooo!!!!!

[@sherrysmith3389]

Love the darker paint color because it pulls from the tile. Also if you ever want to get rid of the elk print let me know.

[@peanutcampbell]

Agree!

[@sherrysmith3389]

@@peanutcampbell I would love to know where to get a copy. It’s Beautiful!

[@vikkiwebb1424]

Cannot wait!! It’s been so long since you’ve shared your design and you are the best!

[@joanndelise7292]

Love your design for the kitchen, I know these changes will look fabulous. I also know it can be done with the budget you proposed. You are awesome. Have a blessed day.

[@pamelairvin3164]

Every potential change has merit with a side of practicality, which is transferrable to any budget! I hope you chose the pale gray, but either color is going to be a game-changer. Shifting the can lighting over the sink and extended counter; genius. Adding outlets are always a win-win, too! Looking forward to the update!!

[@Midwest_Honey]

I love your videos. I wish I had your help making my temporary apartment a home. It doesn’t feel like “home” and I really wish I had that relaxation after a long day as a nurse.

[@juliatosti1567]

Of course you will do this for under $5000 !! That's why you are the Queen of Interior Design. I so agree about the window. Makes you wonder WHAT were they thinking (or NOT thinking) ?? I would probably paint the trim white so it doesn't draw you eye to it. I know, I know...the rest of the rooms have wood stain trim. You are my Fav...no one comes close to you. May God continue to bless you in this new season of your life.

[@ChirpyChat]

In the first 1.30 mins, you described me and my kitchen.

[@fransirahome]

Love your earings☺. Can't wait to see the result of your kitchen reno.

[@denises9426]

I HATE to cook. Can’t wait to see you create your dream home. You are so incredibly talented. Love your channel! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

I'm excited to see the results of your renovated kitchen area.😀

[@sharonolson2222]

It is so interesting to hear your ideas and thought process for the changes you have in mind for your kitchen. After you point out certain areas and your ideas for improving them I go, hmmm, yes exactly, I see that now but why didn't I see that before?!! You have such a gift and so much talent!

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Becky can pull any design up off. Can't wait to see.

[@DesignerSavvy]

Had you thought about painting the kitchen window frame white? Do you think the dark wood draws more attention to it being a short/low window? Just a thought. 💜

[@retroredo9850]

Totally hysterical! 2nd video I'm watching after glass mirror Christmas tree. My main hobby all my life is sewing now with some crafting in retirement. I had to force myself to learn to cook. My norm was turn everything to high on logic it cooks faster, right? and also walk away.,When married what helped me was a 1940s 2 book set my ex inherited from grandmother because it had total basics. All from scratch. I learned to make gravy from anything!

[@georginaramirez2930]

Hi yes you can do it I know you are amazing when you decide to do werever you want 🥰😍😘 I LOVE HOW YOU DESIGN EVERYTHING

[@lorrainel2314]

Love your ideas. Looking forward to the completed updated kitchen.

[@jodyokafot8010]

I love love these videos on how to transform a space on a budget ❤️ Can't wait to see everything all done in your kitchen. Look forward to more videos!!!!

[@michelefisher9837]

Well you have great designer skills so you can always take out your meals! You always can’t have it all do what you do best and that is designing in my book. I am amazed at how good you are at that.

[@lolasalesmoore236]

You are such a cutie with a big personality. Your home is beautiful. Blessings!

[@Liza03V]

Yes to all. That window is botherimg me as well. If it is going to add value to your house then do all the changes. Every woman, mother has the right on this earth to have a dream closed and a dream kitchen. ❤❤❤❤

[@modi5843]

I'd love to see a video on "HOW TO ELEVATE AN OLD CRAPPY KITCHEN". I would be happy with your "before" kitchen ...lol. I love your videos, so keep doing more of them.

[@crystlehernandez2872]

Can't wait to see the changes AND I know you can do it for 5,000 👍👍. How's your pool coming along?..

[@amritasingh6644]

Always love your videos! Can you she say share some details about the current kitchen backsplash?

[@elizabethbenavidez3069]

If anyone can do a renovation under 5 thousand it's You! I'm excited to see what you do!

[@kofi1980]

RR you should paint the wood under your cooker hood, your house is stunning 🤩

[@JolovesDecor]

I do the same thing Rebecca. Lol. Forget I’m cooking. Can’t wait for the building to begin.

[@cynthiavalentine1791]

Your ideas are popping for this kitchen Love it

[@aroosausmani100]

Always love ur styling and try to follow that....i have improved and upgraded my home

[@tammydevries5305]

I believe you will be able to do all the work for that amount. I have the same window situation in my kitchen you have given me a great idea.

[@Charlotte-io7so]

Amazing ideas...Can't wait to see next video. Love you tea pot too.. Stay safe

[@katiannb.5195]

I wish I had your imagination for design. It’s a super power!💥💥💥💥

[@kellypassalaqua3427]

You can do it Rebecca!!!! 👍

[@judyellen4412]

I like the lighter paint colour. Copper hardware will be perfect. Can’t wait to see the finished product! You have great ideas.

[@judyellen4412]

I tried to respond but they asked for my credit card so I didn’t go any further.

[@annepisacano8012]

I love all of your ideas and can’t wait to see it!

[@interiordesignschool]

OMG I'm the SAME with the cooking ha ha! ALthoguh I still attempt it! Great episode x

[@angelaberni8873]

I cook every single day and it's one of my greatest passions. I'm Italian ,so you can just imagine what yummy food comes out of my kitchen. 😂eat your heart out guys😂

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

1:35 It sounds like you need a multicooker. You can set a timer for start and cooking time. There are even some with airfryer function.

[@NinaInteriorDesigns]

I have a question 🙋🏼‍♀️ Rebecca why won’t you paint the kitchen short window trim. Because I feel like the brown color is what’s throwing it off. If you were to paint it white trim or same color as the wall . I feel like it will be less noticeable of how short the window is of the window. Lol hope this made sense

[@michellesamra8749]

Everything seems nice. Keep up the good work.🙏🥰🌞

[@Toni_Snark]

Shoes off the counter, Becky! 😂

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

It is a very nice kitchen but lacks the magic that you are known for creating. Yes, you can do 😃😃some great things with five thousand dollars since you are not actually renovating. Looking forward to the reveal. I think that I am almost as excited about the dream home as you are, even tho’ three years out. Good news, prices will come down in another year so think big…your budget will suffice. You are so much fun. Be happy. 😃

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Hi M From your mouth to Gods ears… I’m hoping… no… praying the costs of building begin to come down as well as INTEREST RATES 🙏🏻 thanks for being interested and following along 👍🏻 RR

[@sassysandie2865]

Don’t mean to be negative but I don’t see prices coming down.

[@peggyekena9966]

I am confident that you can make the changes for $5,000.00! Different handles would bring some much needed pzazz to the kitchen. Copper would tie in with your appliances and maybe do the sconces in copper or partial copper to tie everything together. I am very anxious to see the final results.

[@rebeccarobeson1]

I’m excited to show you Peggy. I just filmed the reveal yesterday so keep your eyes open for the shopping video next week and the reveal the week after 👍🏻 RR

[@jacksonpeterson7501]

Hi 👋 you've a cute picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope my compliment is appreciated ☺️

[@margaretf6147]

I like the lighter color for the kitchen, it looks like an exact color match! What about the addition of another separate window above the one that’s to short? I am all for making the entry to the kitchen taller.

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Hi Margaret. Wait till you see how it turned out. I went ahead and raised the header height and it made all the difference in the world 🤗 RR

[@tinamiller5301]

Great video Rebecca! I love everything you do... except standing on the counter with sandals on... I would certainly fall off! (Love your sandals!) I couldn't stop thinking about your window. What if you put in a half circle window above the kitchen window? Or, if there is no view or light to be gained by that, you could hang a half circle architectural piece with a mirror behind it to give the illusion of having a larger window there. Also, raising the wall between the two rooms is a great idea but it would be cool if it was arched like your other doorways or you could put arched corbels on each side. That way, when you sit in the other room, you are looking at curved lines that complement each other and are consistent with the rest of the house. I love the copper idea for the hardware too. I can't wait to see what you do!

[@Renee933]

Definitely like the darker paint color.

[@bmjjjja]

Love the copper idea. It will be repeated in your barstools and you could remove the cabinet doors around your hood and cover the hood in wood which will speak to the copper color. Change your desk area (desks in kitchens are no longer a thing) to a charming wine bar/wine storage or even a barista style coffee bar. You don't have to do it with cabinetry, you can do it with a sofa table type countertop and crate type storage below and up the right side (since the window is not symmetrical). Your other wall across from it, would be a great wood feature wall. Go a tad bit warmer gray for paint.

[@Nongmohoe1]

I think it would be so cool for you to calab with other KZbinrs by doing home/room makeovers for them. I would love to see that type of content!

[@charlenecain6651]

She did one with Kathryn from Design On A Dime. It was awesome!

[@bedyjeridi2103]

What's needed is some decent up to date wall art and your house will look like a RH showroom

[@lindab8397]

Rebecca lol ….. I do not think anything will be ever 100% perfect . Even your own things you change with the seasons …. But Rebecca you may be a nightmare to live with ,BUT I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS and have done for years . You are the best designer on you tube BAR NONE 👈 I enjoy everyone of them and HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU . As I expect thousands have over the years. Keep on posting . Amazing woman xx 👍🌸🌺🌸

[@cazlee4493]

For the kitchen window, I would have put in a roman blind above, starting at the height of the wall cabinets, making it look like the shade was partially down.

[@markhetz1119]

I have a window in front of my sink like you do in two cabinets on each side of the window I just dropped my my cabinets down to meet the top of my window and then the other ones I kept at the normal Heigh it looks very good I like it

[@imbrakingthrough2152]

Ok 0:30 now it makes sense. I couldn’t bare looking at currant one 😆😂

[@tonichristiansen6347]

Can’t wait for the reveal!

[@theekatatonixplanet2343]

I’m like that with cooking. When the smoke detector goes off, dinner is ready

[@sunnysmilessunshine4060]

LOL Me too~ In fact, I remember telling someone one time: "I didn't see any sense in having a Kitchen". I truly did. COOKING is NOT my thing; AND there were GREAT Restaurants nearby.

[@CreatingIntentionally]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤭

[@786valerie]

😂😂😂

[@DIYbri]

😂😂😂

[@mario-qi3yw]

🤣

[@debraphillips2993]

Love the darker paint color.

[@jacksonpeterson7501]

Hi 👋 you've a cute picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope my compliment is appreciated ☺️

[@instabloksuncare808]

Would you consider doing a faux upper upper cabinet (like a soffit, with molding) to bring those cabinets all the way up?

[@dianeosgood6594]

You could hang a roman shade valance high enough even with the cabinets over top of the window so window looks higher.

[@CPARROWHEAD]

I know you can do it! Can’t wait!

[@jacksonpeterson7501]

Hi 👋 you've a cute picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope my compliment is appreciated ☺️

[@dpgoogleuser3106]

Rebecca, you are so creative and always do such a great job of making things look so lovely and pulled together. Love your esthetic even though my style is more minimal. Personally, I would go with the lighter paint color. As for the window, the reason you notice how short it is is because it's dark wood... have you thought of possibly painting it the same color as the cabinets or the wall color, so it visually blends in?

[@denisecoviello5619]

Copper hardware would add a lot of warmth to the space! Have you ever covered the pros and cons of can vs pendant lights in the kitchen? When one would work better than the other?

[@TheChefbev]

Hi, I can't seem to find the end result for the kitchen. Part 3 is missing. Love all of your designs!

[@laurelglasgow7445]

Have you considered getting rid of the brown around the kitchen window? I really don't like that and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and know a lot of how they work (or don't).

[@sassysandie2865]

I thought that at first but then she has some other browns going on in the other room so it ties in.

[@traceygartrell3419]

Thank you for your inspiration ❤️

[@lisatague305]

For the simple renovations I’m sure you could do it blind folded . You are the best . Are you planning on raising the site line? Then wouldn’t you need a structural beam ? That would be so expensive in its self . Looking forward to the reveal.

[@katoufontaine54]

Tank you for you’re good ideas !!! 👍👍👍

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Yes the darker wall colour and copper hardware.

[@ewabluenineczka3927]

Rebeca, You are as usually perfect. I admire your sense of beauty and practical look. Building my hpuse I done the same. Lovely but on the budget friendly. After all You must live.