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

As a designer for over 30 years, I've learned A LOT about working with the space you have. Learning how to make the biggest difference with prioritizing your budget is KEY in the design process. I hope you guys enjoy this insider's look into how I'm updating my kitchen! The FINAL Reveal is coming soon so stay tuned. 🙌🏼 🎉

While you guys know I don't ACTUALLY cook, I sure can appreciate a beautiful kitchen. There's nothing wrong with that, right? What is your very favorite dish to cook? Drop me a comment and maybe I'll start. 👩‍🍳

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+ Cameras: Nikon z6
+ Lens: Sigma 24-70mm 1:2.8
+ Lights: Fiilex p360

Videography by Angela Johnson and Lilly Garner
Editing by Dorian Tucker
Royalty-free music by Epidemic Sound

[brandonbeyer]

I’m getting married tomorrow and you’re the last video I’m watching before I go to sleep tonight!! 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 🧡🧡

[sheilasaunders]

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

[tgeetoo]

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. 😍

[marysmith]

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.

[jnjhawaii]

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

[margaritadiaz]

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

[Kim-jevz]

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

[carolpipher]

~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!🥰

[khandibaugh]

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. 🙂

[arthurgroff]

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.

[theekatatonixplanet]

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

[metropcs]

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

[pylalavanya]

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

[chloemartel]

you might want to explore Instant Pots and Air Fryers.

[BEVS]

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

[sherrysmith]

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.

[organizedgorgeous]

It seems crazy to be standing on your counter tops with your shoes on 🙃

[hellototheworld]

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

[LizaV]

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. ❤❤❤❤

[peggyekena]

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.