After five years of owning a roommate-style townhome, homeowner Morgan challenged designers Ty Pennington and Alison Victoria to help her make a plan for her future. Did it make more sense to remodel her townhouse and continue to save money with supplemental rental income, or purchase a single-family “adult home” with space to entertain and grow? In this episode of Ty Breaker, the team maximizes Morgan’s budget and shows how she can buy a new home, and remodel it to fit her lifestyle.

Morgan’s new home is a far cry from her shared townhouse. The single-family dwelling has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but its single-story floorplan only offers half the square footage. The exterior of stucco and stone facade required no maintenance, so the design team only needed a modest investment to enhance the curb appeal. Stone pathways and new landscaping were used to create a welcoming exterior.

Morgan craved an inviting space where she could entertain friends and family, and host holiday meals. She gravitated towards open concept floor plans that would allow her company to congregate. Her new home was small – only 1,200 square feet – but Alison Victoria saw its potential and redesigned the space to bring the kitchen, which was formerly in the back of the house, into the front of the home. The great room serves as an entryway, family room, and eat-in kitchen.

Floor-to-ceiling white curtains and rich, inviting upholstery were used to enhance this small family room sitting area in the front of the home. Soft textures in the pillows, throws, and carpet add warmth, while large windows help the space make the most of the natural daylight. The great room offers comfortable seating, making it an easy space for relaxing without complicating the natural flow of traffic.