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This new plan just makes good sense in so many ways. For me personally, I prefer the neighborhood aspect vs the more rural, isolated environment for aging in place. There's just something comforting and more secure feeling about looking out and seeing people/neighbors like your lovely neighbor Cheryl. Especially if you live alone. I know as a designer, the desire to move and create a new space incorporating all those ideas that are always floating around in your brain is tempting you, but you have to stop sometime. Why not now. I think your "awful" news was a blessing in disguise.
Totally agree!
I’m a woman of a certain age (alone) and I’m certainly pulling away from isolated rural living for the reasons you mentioned. It makes sense to me.
Well done good and faithful steward…. You are a Kinskeeper ! Proven. Wishing you all much peace and grace…. Your little grands will be your greatest creative legacy. 💕🥰. Thank you for wisdom and sharing the depths of your professional lens every step of the way…. This is all sooo much better than even your wildest imagination. ( AND that is extraordinary ! ). 🙏
Hey Trixie... I couldn't agree more. Looking back, IT IS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE! It has taken me through quite a process of reflection but I'm on the right side now...YAY!
Thanks for the kind support my friend :--) RR
I’m your age and I’ve realized when things don’t seem to work out, it almost always turns into blessing Just like Cheryl suggested the family room. Meant to be. I’m happy you’re staying put.
Well said 🤝🏾🤲🏾💜🙏🏽
Great alternative! As an interior Designer, may I make a few suggestions? I have had a jacuzzi outdoors and found that the farther away it was from my bathroom the worse it was: I was dripping wet and getting colder and colder trying to make it into the warmth of the bathroom. My suggestion is to switch the location of the spa/jacuzzi with your firepit. In actuality, you will have more seating room for your firepit if you do so, and you are only a few feet away from the bathroom for the spa. Another suggestion is to lightly frost your glass between your bedroom and closet, so you don't see every mis-hung piece of clothing or messy shelving. Yes, keep the feel, but just soften it a bit. I just feel that over the years, the view of clothes might not be so relaxing from your bed as you envision right now. My last suggestion is to put some sort of bar in either your office or your family room. You are WAY away from your kitchen and having a wine refrigerator, small sink, glasses, toaster oven, coffee station, etc. could be really nice for your mornings and evenings.... and for guests in your family room to refill their glasses. Other than putting an elevator in main hallway, your idea of a ground floor master and increased family space is PERFECT: for now, for the long run, and financially! Good job!
I completely agree with you. Also, if it were me, I would have a view to the pool area from the bedroom-not the bathroom.
Great idea to frost glass walls, but I imagine her closet is better organized than mine😂. I thought coffee bar almost in the bathroom seemed,,,off.😬. Just me I guess. It will turn out fabulous like all her things do.
I would also make the walk from the toilet to the sinks shorter!
@@okashi10 Good catch!
I agree, I think the see through closet will make me OCD. It’s like having all glass shelves in a kitchen.
This is showing everyone how real life steps in - and how to make a set back become a set up to something even better. I appreciate how you are taking an existing home and adding 1000 square feet while keeping the architectural integrity of the traditional neighborhood intact. Thank you for sharing your new adventure ❤
I love how Becky always keeps going and doesn’t give up!
Rebecca I think your current home has so much character. If you put those 3 arched windows in the front, I don't know how you move them but just imagine the awesome Christmas ideas you'll come up with! So beautiful people will be doing drive bys just to see them!
U took the words right out of my mouth! ❤️Can’t wait!
Very good point! Christmas in that new Family Room WOULD BE Awesome!!! :-) RR
@@rebeccarobeson1 WILL BE Awesome!
You are so creative 💪I'm sure your current home is going to get a complete makeover and become your 💎real dream home💎
One thing that my husband and I have discovered while looking at new builds to purchase, is the washer and dryer is part of the master closet, or sometimes an additional small room past the master bath. It's a really good idea. I don't know if you can do something like that in your new additions. I really love what you've decided with your additions. It will be absolutely beautiful. To me, this makes more sense than moving and giving up your gorgeous home and wonderful neighbors. Less debt is certainly a better option.
Love having the ability to do laundry on the same floor as the master bedroom. Stackables in lieu of a coffee bar???
My husband is building our home. Our laundry room is just outside our bedroom on the first floor and our main big closet is in the laundry room. So the clothes go from dryer to hanging up , easy peasy 👍🏻
We built our home in 2003 and the plan had 5 bedrooms upstairs. I changed the bedroom next to the master. it was divided into three new areas - laundry room off the hallway, vestibule for my master and another walk in closet in my master. It is one of my favorite things I did to our house plan.
Add a washer dryer to the master bedroom. Don’t have an open concept closet. Most people have a messy closet and want to close it from public view . Remember resale is important and couples want their own closets. Especially in the million plus price range. Don’t forget a large linen closet for toilet paper and towels.
Another thing to consider is the noise from the family room sharing a wall with the master bedroom.
I downsized and I regretted buying a home that the master bedroom backed up to the family room. My previous home had a huge formal living room that was between the smaller hearth room where the kids watched tv.
Now they are basically blasting the tv next to my bedroom and I am miserable.
I know you live alone but again resale is everything.
Perhaps a better idea would be to blow out your kitchen and combine it with a large family room.
Opposite side of your house and much greater value for resale.
A large family would love a bigger open concept kitchen attached to a tv family room. Far far away from the master suite addition. Out of town guests can stay up late and not disturb your sleep. Also gives them access to the kitchen without traipsing through your wing of the house.
Yess!! I was thinking the same thing!! Most people like to have the family room close to the kitchen so everyone is together. Now… the family room is away from the kitchen and dining room… and we all know that when guests are over… everyone likes to hang out where the kitchen is… so it’s smart to have family room off the kitchen. I honestly think she can add a dining room table in her existing family room, off the kitchen with a few tweaks!! I feel like the family room is too isolated at the front of the house. I much prefer it close to the kitchen. One big room… kitchen, dining room , family room. 🤷🏼♀️
I absolutely agree that the preferred floor plans are the family room and kitchen being open to each other. It is where families congregate and play together. Food, games, TV are where the memories are made. Birthday parties for the grands need space. Rebecca you are amazing!! Take your time and you will figure out the best plan that you will love for years to come! Everything you do is always AMAZING!! ❤❤❤
Yes! Love this plan - keep that sunroom as your own private area/garden area from the master 😉
I absolutely love your current house so I’m happy you’re staying! I’m not sure about the toilet being off the closet. I think I’d swap the toilet and shower and instead of having access through the closet, I’d put it off of the toilet area. Having to go through the closet to wash my hands after using the toilet is just a little odd unless you’re putting a sink in the same room and closing it off with a door like a powder room.
Also, I think the family room is a great addition. The cost is small compared to the ROI when you sell later in life. Your friend is right, if you’re going to add on, you may as well do it all and it’s less expensive to do now than it would be to do two rounds of additions.
Yes totally agree. I was thinking, wow thats a long way to walk to wash your hands after using the restroom.
Have you checked with city to see if they will let you add onto front? I can see adding the downstairs bedroom but why can’t piano go in the sunroom and reclaim dining room? I realize you are probably financially better off than most of us, but don’t see the need to spend all that extra money. As you get older you are going to wish you had less steps to take.
I was going to make the same recommendation. For me personally the toilet is way too far from the sinks.
Love how when God closes one door, He opens another and what’s beyond is even better!!! Love how you found the peace after the initial disappointment. Can’t wait to follow along!
In this day and age of instant gratification and "more is more" mentality, it's so nice to hear that you listened to your inner voice and made a wise decision. Good for you Rebecca!
Make sure your shower and toilet are accessible for help if this is going to be your forever home! ❤️
Fabulous idea. Very important!
"Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to Clear Your Path". This is SOOOOOO Much Better. I knew you could do it! You're Becca Robeson after all! Well Done! Well Done! I like Plan 3. Plan 2 had the toilet window too close to the toilet. Even though you may have a privacy wall in the yard, I personally just wouldn't be comfortable with it so close. Plan 3 still has a window, but not at the toilet level. Also, I'm not that keen on the glass closet walls. Think about it. Once your closet is filled, from your bedroom view, it will look cluttered, no matter how tidy you keep it. I think that view would take away from the awesome bedroom. Looking forward to construction! xo
Wow love this saying
Dear Rebecca, Adaptibility should be your middle name. My life motto has been... "Tell me I can't... And I'll show you I will". You go girl. Dig your heels in and go for the "home improvements". I'm loving your ideas for the additional space. Can hardly wait to see the completed project. Hugs💞
You’ve got it Becky - hope my decisions are as clear and creative ✌🏾❤🧑🏻💻🧑🏻🎓
I'm so glad that you are staying put! I love the house you are in! It has incredible charm and great bones! Adding on to your existing home and keeping the same interest rate is a " no brainier." You will make it exceptional for sure 😊💗 Love you and your exuberance!!
I like everything except the water closet off of the dressing room. I think you can work in a little vestibule off of the bathroom to access the shower and water closet, perhaps even some linen storage. Good luck!
I love the idea of the addition! The only thing I don't like is the toilet closet. It would be inconvenient to have to walk through the closet to wash your hands. It might make more sense to combine the toilet and shower into one section.
I agree!
Me too
I enjoy watching you, not only are you a fabulous creative designer, you are humorous as well… open and transparent to bloopers and all 😂
Keep up the great work 👍🏽
Love this new plan!!! You should find a way to put laundry in the new space, so you don't have to go down stairs.
Wonderful plan, only thing I would add would be a place for a washer and dryer because I would not want to be hauling my laundry up and down the stairs now that I am in my 70’s
There are lots of great design comments here already. I just want to say that I think you’re so brave! I am 66, divorced after 30 years of marriage, ex-Californian now living in Idaho. I am an artist who lost her mojo just from fear of having enough money to live through my elder years. To see your magnificent plans is so inspiring, gives me a tiny bit of hope.
This is what I love about you! Being practical and creatively working with what you’ve got! Inspiring us to do the same, no matter what our budgets or circumstances are. So excited to see the work begin on your “new” dream home!
The only issue I see with the second layout is that there isn’t a sink close by the toilet, might swap the shower and toilet room so you exit the shower into the closet like a house you have done before
Rebecca, I *love* your new addition concept! Having a neighborhood to age in place in will be so much better than being stuck out in the country. I just have one suggestion, if I may. Your toilet room is a long way from the vanity sinks. If it were mine, I would want them closer, or at least in a more convenient traffic pattern.
I watch all your videos - thank you!
I love the idea of adding a master to the main level of your current home. Your home is gorgeous as is and that will make it so much more beautiful!
Thank you for walking us through the whole process--the end of the dream home, the change from the original bedroom plan, and the lovely addition to your family room. Kinwoven is about your family so that is perfect. One thing I saw on the plan for the bathroom is that the toilet room seems a long way from the sink area. I was once at a high-end restaurant where each toilet stall had a small sink for hand washing. What about a small sink in your toilet area. Who wants to wander around in the middle of the night to wash their hands?
Everything looks wonderful!! I was thinking the same thing about the bathroom/sink distance and adding a cute hand washing sink. I know you could make it look really great!!
Love your videos- Rebecca... you are so talented. I agree with these ladies about the toilet room and sink area but also the shower too. If you go to to the bathroom right before you shower then you're having to walk around and through to get to the shower instead of just jumping right in the shower. Reconsider, reconfiguring the entire bathroom area 🙂
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better for you, it did! I love your home and everything you have done to it aesthetically, but now you are actually going to make it yours. The size and distance from your family, of your dream home, must have also been a determining factor as well as the cost of construction. I can't wait to see it all move toward .
You are correct Margarita... The proximity to my grandchildren was a factor. NOW... I've got EVERYTHING :-) RR
@@rebeccarobeson1 I’m so happy that you are keeping your beautiful house! That is an amazing property. Actually, this house is one of the reasons I love your channel 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Becky, you’re a genius! Way to pivot and turn your existing home into your dream home! Even though I liked the thought of you building from scratch, I love the thought of you making these upgrades and changes to your house. And nothing beats that peaceful feeling you get when you know you’re heading in the right direction.😉
The new master wing is so beautifully designed! I love that you don't have to walk the entire span of it just to use the bathroom in the middle of the night :) I have a couple of ideas based off of your prior designs - 1) you could pop out the closet wall that has the doorway to the toilet closet and fit a stackable washer/dryer closet there 2) you could substitute a single large arched window centered above the bed instead of the side windows since some light may be blocked with exterior walls right next to them 3) the outdoor space between the closet and music room seems underutilized - you could pop out the sunroom/office window wall 4-5' which would give enough space for a coffee bar there inside your office space and make a nice alcove on the exterior for some built-in outdoor furniture 4) you could swap the firepit and jacuzzi so it's closer to your master bathroom and the new built-in furniture alcove would save sufficient patio space to allow this 5) you could use pocket doors for the toilet closet and the bathroom so you can maintain the openness but also get some privacy when the grandkids are over :)
I would love to see another video for the upstairs if you have any plans for it!
Love how you turned a lemon into lemonade. Can't wait to see your wonderful ideas to become a masterpiece . Thank You for the amazing inspiration that you give us all .
This is going to be beautiful!! I love your current home, inside and out! As I watched you describe the plan, I kept wishing that you would include a stacked washer/dryer. I don’t know where your current laundry is in relation to your new suite, but I dream of doing my laundry without carrying it all over the house😊
I’m glad to hear you’re planning on staying in this beautiful house! It sounds like you can get the best of both worlds.
I love this idea! I wanted to be excited for you when you said you were building a dream home, but I felt uneasy about it. This new plan feels so right. I can’t wait to watch the addition unfold.
Rebecca, As always it's beautiful! The only thing I would suggest adding somewhere is a main floor laundry area. I'm thinking you mentioned that your washer and dryer are in the basement. Best of luck and I can't wait to see the results!
I am sorry this not working out, but I do admire you and your determination to not be stopped. Your sharing of your disappointment with all is admirable. Love ya and can’t wait to see your new plans.
Ideas: Your last plan with the family room addition is lacking some symmetry on the wall across from the doorway. Consider adding an arched bookshelf neich directly across from the doorway into the family room. I'd also think of adding a small sink into your toilet room. It's a long way from the toilet to the double sinks. Otherwise everything looks beautiful! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
And sorry to say, a sink near commode is very nice occasionally when illness strikes...at any age but esp when older. Best wishes.
Enjoyed this update. I’ve never commented on your videos but am a long time viewer. I love your decision. I think the main floor master suite is a wonderful solution to your concerns and will add resale value. Congrats on finding your fix! (PS I would use chairs that can swivel beneath the TV instead of a loveseat. 😊)
Rebecca, I adore your current home, and I'm so happy that you found a way to make it all work out!!💖
This is such a great lesson in looking around at what you have - even if that's just potential - and not assuming new is always better! My thought was to add an elevator, but your idea is sooo much better (naturally)! It is going to be just gorgeous. Congratulations!!
Grand idea! Aging sucks but it is reality! The only thing I would suggest is that in doing this you find a closet, or add one that can be turned into an elevator when it is needed. You are in awesome shape and you are still young and agile. I somehow fell in October and did in both my ankles! I now know that these are likely to give me trouble in the future…just had the hardware removed and almost walking now but dang…it wakes a person up to another reality!?! Cheers from Kamloops BC Canada…I am also called Mrs Christmas, love your Christmas videos! ❤
You need smaller dining chairs that don't stick out so far behind them in your small dining room and you will get more space to walk around them. Maybe you can put those wicker chairs outside.
Yes!! And if the chairs aren’t as bulky… she can actually add the dining set in her existing family room.. off the kitchen. I’m sure she can extend one of those walls… and make it one big open concept great room so her family can all be together during holidays ..
Looks spectacular. So happy you're staying in the historic home and looking forward to what you're really going to do with it now, knowing it's your forever home. The one thing that I would miss is a fireplace in the family room.
I think I would get weirded out with a door that has direct sightlines into my shower but other than that it is so great! Taking your concept of using what you have to the next degree!
Great ideas these new floor plans. What would be the easiest room, very next to the kitchen, to become your diner sitting table area ? Another wondering : the music room was fun and you enjoyed it, but do you really want to invest in an extra room ?) I loved the idea in the comments of adding a wash and dryer area (do you have already a pool towel area/guest shower or a little pool barbecue kitchen?) AND adding an elevator in this build so you can enjoy your whole house for a much longer time. Have fun drawing ;)
Love how you walked us through all the alternatives you looked at. Also, the comment you made about "feeling peace" really resonated with me. We are about to start a kitchen renovation, and the project planning started to morph into a much bigger plan/construction than I originally wanted and this caused me so much stress and sleepless nights. Thinking out of the box an using an existing footprint while just knocking out walls and making some tweaks has given me such peace of mind. It gives you confirmation that you are headed in the right direction. I've learned so much from you. Thanks. Love being a Design sessions member.
LOVE your honesty and keeping it real!!! We both know God has a plan…can’t wait to hear about your next chapter in your book❤️ you go girlie!
So sorry to hear that!!! Looking forward to seeing your new master bedroom.
Thoughts:
Sightlines - an arched window across from the entrance to the family room (maybe a double door to that side yard?)
Leave the center arch in the sun room as a niche for the desk or art.
Swap toilet and shower, and open passage from toilet to shower. Flow.
I love this new idea! Not only does it make more sense financially but you still have your babies down the street. With aging you will need more help and your kids can rush to your help and you can always help with the grandkids too 👍
I didn't realise that Sharrah lived down the street from her Mum.
I absolutely love this new idea way more than building a new house. Your house has so much character and with the addition, it is going to be stunning. And you get to keep your awesome neighbor Cheryl... she had a great idea.. I am so excited to see this come to life. This makes perfect sense. Cheers to pivoting
What a great idea Rebecca. My mother in law has always lived by the mantra “assimilate and adjust” when life throws you a curveball! You did just that.🙌🥰
The new plan is a nicer flow by far. I am younger than you but I was a runner and ned knee surgery(S). I am worried in a decade or two when you get older, the bathtub- although beautiful- would be dangerous getting in and out.
This plan looks great! The only thing I question is the distance between the toilet and a sink. Could you add a small hand sink in the toilet closet?
My only concern, if I have it right, is the family room backing up to your bedroom…the noise factor. Although how often would that be a problem…maybe not much. I think it’s great that you’re staying where you are though!
She could have some heavy soundproofing done on the adjoining walls to dampen the noise from the family room.
We can all learn so much from you about being flexible, especially when it comes to being forced to shift gears away from our dreams. I absolutely love your current home and so I personally love this new plan. I'm happy for you and am honestly praying it all works out in your favor! 🙏👏
I think you should arch the bedroom windows to echo the arch of the bedroom entrance. Then on the outside it will look cohesive not having rectangle windows in front of your back yard wall! This looks fantastic I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
love the new plans. few suggestions for you, did you think about moving your Laundry from the basement, to your main floor. You could add a small stackable in you closet or work it into your bathroom. Since you love your fireplace, would you add them into your new rooms. Last thing you might be careful with your plumbing on a outside wall, do to freezinng. I'm in Oklahoma city are we do freeze alot. Think of all the new video you will be making:)
Rebecca I wouldn't feel bad. My brother has been building houses for over 20 years and just recently had to quit and give up on that because of the interest rates and it's taking too. Long to get the houses built because no one will work and then when they're built they can't get them sold because of the interest rates. Nobody's buying.
Sounds so great! I didn’t understand why you weren’t staying in this beautiful home to begin with when you announced you were building another home. I love this current house. Great choice!
Rebecca, sorry for all the problems with the interest rates, and other issues. I think, however, you have made a very wise decision to stay where you are and make the amazing additions to your home. The downstairs bedroom/bath/dressing area, is genius. Also, making your existing family room a dining room and building a new family room is such a perfect plan. Best of luck with all the construction that will be going on for a few months, but the end results will be worth it all. Hopefully, it will be completed so you can do your fantastic Christmas videos that I anxiously await each year.
I always loved your current house. That brick and those windows is so dreamy so I’m glad you are deciding to keep this beauty!
Love it!! First floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, large walk-in closet and family room is a stupendous idea. Your forever home! Love all the arched windows!
When you remove the center arched window, create a shallow arched set in for an art piece or do a mirror that’s exactly like the other arches. That room could also become a grands play space when they visit, which could easily be cleaned up when they’re not there.
I love the idea of creating the shallow arch where the center arch would have been…..like a niche. I could see that, with a light and arch. Great idea and so Rebecca. I don’t know about the play space though. I know I would want the area clean…..lol.
ROOF FRAMING is your main design challenge. If you use a separate gabled roof over every rectangular mass, you will might as well call the property "Crazy Gables."
Try again and add a CAD layer of your current roof framing and add a CAD layer showing all your property setbacks and restrictions. Some municipalities do not allow roof overhangs beyond the setback line and some municipalities require allowing space for maintaining the structure.
Where will you place the main ridge boards (at the peak of each roof section) and how will the valleys where all sloping sections meets relate? Where will the rain and snow travel from the roof to where you want the water to disperse on your lawn? Especially, how do you want water to drain over your bedroom? Valleys can be a risk for leaks and ice dams.
How many gables do you want? One for the new bathroom and one for the new small closet, etc. Even if you use hip roof framing, it could look like a confusing mess from the street.
FOUNDATIONS AND FOOTINGS will affect how close you can build to the plumbing tunnel setback line. Again, check with your municipality on how close you can dig, erect concrete forms and lay drainage tiles next to that pipe tunnel setback.
What is the existing condition of the foundation around your current brick dining room? If that space was originally an open porch, the foundations may need to be improved in order to handle the weight of a more substantial structure.
HEATING, AC, PLUMBING need to be planned so you do not create awkward bump-outs in your rooms to accommodate ducts and pipe chases. Good time to think about zone-heating your house so you can change temperatures of each zone depending on how you are using it in different seasons. Will you need to add a new furnace or boiler to heat/cool the new addition? If so, where will you put the new furnace room?
ELECTRICAL CAPACITY may or may not be available. A substantial addition usually requires that additional electric service into your house. Many older, built-up communities are at or near peak capacity in terms of how much electricity they can add to homes. Many people are adding electrical vehicles charging stations to their homes now, even if they do not currently own an EV, to get ahead of the demand curve. Check how your communinity plans to handle the demand increase and consider adding the electrical service in advance of your construction project. Hire an electrical engineer now if your architect is not familiar with your community's capacity plans.
BEAUTIUL ARCHITECTURE of your existing home can be continued seamlessly into your new addition. Keep going on adjusting your design to conquer these construction challenges.
AND THEN THERE'S THE KITCHEN now that this will be your forever home. Would you consider making the build-out the new kitchen and family room for a better relationship to the outdoor living space and retrofit your bedroom into the existing living room and kitchen into your master bath and closet? The new build could have taller ceilings. The brick dining room might even be a good width for a kitchen and the brick texture would make a nice kitchen surface. Imagine all three brick arches opening into a great room that now houses the piano and an entertainment area. The original dining room reverts back to dining and relates to the formal living room, kitchen, great room and outdoor area. The Master bedroom becomes more separate, private and quiet. You might need to add a hallway and master suite to the original dining room so you don't have to walk all the way around. I am not clear on hoe the garage sits on the property.
So many solutions! I know you will land on something FANTASTIC!😅
Looks beautiful, 1 suggestion- if you make the entry to the bedroom not directly facing the end of bed. You may not have a choice. Feng shui.
🌱Your in town home is "gorgeous"! ~Love the idea of you putting your custom touch on "this" beauty because I adore♥️this house!! You already picked a winner!💫😉💫😉💫👍🏡🌷
PS from the Right-Hand doorway in your original living room into your new study room, you now have line of sight directly into the new master bedroom. That's a lot of energy going into it and the view is not necessarily what you might want. Just wanted to point it out in case that might be something that could bother you or not
Ohhhh YESSSS REBECCA! GENIUS IDEA!!!! I love this video and the way you pulled us in as if we were right there with you having a " Girl's brainstorm sesh!" together! I loved every second! Loved seeing the process, too. Go Cheryl !!!! ( or Sheryl)
Rebecca, I was so sad when I read you would be moving. Your home has such character, good neighbors, and a beautiful neighborhood. I am so happy you came up with a plan. BRAVO!!
Wow. I think you have made some really great decisions. I love your current home. It’s beautiful as is, but the smart choices you’re making are going to make it your “dream home”. I can’t wait to follow your journey with these huge improvements. How fun! And financially, a much better decision. Love your ideas!
Smart woman! We retired and downsized, decided we did not want the expense or time of maintaining a mega house! Your new plans are lovely and exactly what you need! Best of luck during the remodeling.
All I can say is: so nice to be able to do what you really like. I also agree that building another house is not necessary. Thank you for sharing ❤
Rebecca, you’re not alone in choosing to go to plan B! We bought a beautiful lot overlooking a golf course three years ago, worked with an architect who came up with our dream plan, and then we have seen so many price increases in building materials the past couple of years , that it’s insane. Our new home would have been about 1000 sq ft smaller, yet would cost over double what we paid to build our current house 13 years ago. Umm, I just don’t think that is a very smart use of our money. So, we just decided to stay where we are. We now decided to update our kitchen, which I’ve been unhappy with for the past several years. After watching this video, I’m thinking we may as well add a few more improvements and enjoy our current home even more! It would be a fraction of what that new house would cost! You are so very clever and I love everything you do! I wish I could hire you to help me choose my new kitchen cabinets!
You can now do a virtual consult with Kinwoven! ☺
@@suzanacaetano7390 oh, wow! Thanks for letting me know! I knew they randomly picked people in their design class to help, but didn’t know I could actually hire her! I’ll check it out! Thank you so very much!!
I love brainstorming with friends. Sometimes, they come up with ideas, but it usually helps me to think outside the box or have sudden epiphanies . When you know you know ... Love, love, love your plans!
Aw Becky, I am so so so happy for you!!!!! Now that is wisdom in action!!!!! You better go, gurl!!!!!! I just love the gifts and talents that you share with us!! You are so amazingly talented, that it is so incredible just to watch you in action!!! I thank God for you. You are so beautiful inside and out!! God really broke the mode when he created you!!!!! You ooze beauty, class, and fun!!!! Thank you again for all you do and share with us fans. I can't wait to see how everything turns out!!!!!! Woo-hoo, let's go!!! 😍😃💕🙌
I know as a designer, sometimes you just want to build a “dream something” but it’s not always practical. I love the new entrance, the gorgeous windows, and all the fabulous additions to your current home. When you asked why do I need to move? It spoke to me too. Thank you. Can’t wait to see everything come together!
Looks great and I'm happy for you that there's a solution. I love that you're keeping the older heritage, too. My only question is the glass wall for the closet and the distance of the bathroom, esp. as a person ages and may have mobility issues...at some point. Also, that the toilet area is not closer to the vanity. Great work and fun to follow!
I thought about you and your dream home, the other day, when they raised the interest rates yet again. I'm really not surprised that you're not going to continue on. By the time that home was built the interest rate could be 15%. It's an iffy time to build a new home now. We built our home three years ago and I am so thankful because if we had to build the same home today I don't know if we could afford it. You'll figure out a great alternative plan Rebecca plus your current home is beautiful. Remember when God shuts a door, He always opens a window. ❤
Love your ideas. A couple of things I would think about is setting it up so that if this your forever home and if you would need the ability for walkers or wheelchairs in the future…. I know, I know… we don’t like to think about those things. But a few of my parents friends had either homes built or remodeled their current homes in a way that they could easily convert walk ways and doors to make them handicap ready. Most of the time , as we get older, those changes happen suddenly and the changes to our home have to be done suddenly. Family will already be overwhelmed with handling the health aspect of it. Just a thought. Also, I know you won’t have guests all the time in family room but the TV shares the wall with your bedroom. Maybe soundproof it so that it doesn’t bother you. Otherwise…. Love love love. I am obsessed with your designs and learn so much.
Adding to your current home makes so much sense. You will still have your dream home in a great neighborhood, and you'll be saving a lot of money. And, your new design is amazing. I can't wait to see the changes. I'm so excited for you.
Love your ideas for the master bedroom and yes go for the Dinning room, it will all be fabulous!
Brilliant, Rebecca!!! What vision, determination, and passion you have for design! Bravo! ❤
Love the new plans excited to follow it all, and hey as you get older, you can add one of those chair on the stairs. You have such a lovely youthful spirit and so funny. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking us along your thought process between your original “dream home” and you new “dream home”. I had the opportunity to see your current home on your Christmas home tour and can say I love your new plans…whichever of the two ways you decide to go! ❤
Love this new plan Rebecca! We future proofed my mums house in a similar sense so when the time came she can live safely downstairs. Put Sheryl on the pay roll ! Can’t wait to see it fully finished ❤
That idea is the best decision you could make!!! It sounds beautiful and I glad you have decided to do it!!! Can not wait to see it come to fruition!!!
Don't forget the washer dryer in your addition! Ideally near your master closet 😊
I’m sure if you add in that beautiful home plan with the package, you’d sell the land easily!
So glad you saved “our” glass windows! I was about to cry that you were doing away with 2 of them.
The only thing I’m bummed out about with your first bedroom suite design vs your last was that beautiful arched entry. I wish you could have saved that part, but pipe lines do have a way of demanding attention, don’t they! It will be beautiful regardless.🥳🤗
Can’t wait to see what you do!❤️. As always, thanks for sharing with us.
What a great idea to use her visual of the previously planned home to help sell the land.
Sis, I love what you’ve got!! Stay put!!❤️❤️❤️
Such a wonderful new plan! I'm glad that you're going to add a master bedroom to the ground floor (yes, it's need it the older we get) And the addition/changes to your dining room (such a great idea) I'm looking forward to seeing. All those great spaces to decorate! Best of everything as always. We miss you in So Cal.
Happy times ahead for you, and we can have more design sessions in peace !
Fantastic video!!
I grieved the dream home, celebrated the new plan, was nearly devastated over the city pipe destroying the new plan, and then elated with what you've finally came up with. Wow.
It just goes to show that when life throws you a curve, there's always a way to make it good..... better than before.
I hope to see more videos like this as you create your forever home.❤
OMG i laughed out so much. I love you, for your style, for your strength and for the way you present the facts. If I was in your shoes I would sell this house and I would buy a new one story house in an area that you love. Actually, you showed us one that was perfect at the beginning of this Tulsa journey. Can't wait to watch it tonight.
I think that one story house you loved and toured with Sharrah was in a safer neighborhood and was more energy efficient and even though it was smaller, was a better use of space. These older homes need lots of money to get them to function well in our times. I had one once. It was a money pit. Rebecca, I do admire your inner strength.
I am soooo incredibly excited about your new decision? I absolutely love your current home!!! It's fabulous!!!!!
The new changes to your home make so much sense. A master downstairs is a must. Hope you did it.
HI Rebecca… I love your Moxie…. I have two things that you need to consider. Would the location of the new family room be convenient to how you use your space? It looks like you would have to walk through the living room AND your new office space/old sun room to get to it. My second point is the glass wall in the closet. It is nice to have some visible storage for your nice things, but I hope you are a total neat freak when it comes to hanging and color-blocking your clothes. Otherwise, it will drive you crazy if you have to look at closet clutter. I know you are excited, but these are just a couple of things to consider. All the Best…
This is amazing. Your home is beautiful already, it will be glorious. Imagine more Christmas! 1000sq ft more! 👍❤️😘
Aawww Becky!!! But still love your attitude, truly inspiring.
I love your indoor brick room, too! Smart, smart ideas!
I love that you are sharing this with us! It is a real issue and decision that many people may have to face some time. It's important to learn that you can change your mind, be flexible, and adapt to what truly feels right for you!
Will you be allowed to make changes to the front of your house in a heritage area though? I hope it works out for you. I love the idea and think you should make your kitchen your dream kitchen at the same time with flow etc.