There was a time when Misty and Rick Higginson considered moving out of Rose Creek. Their beautiful Christopher Lee home was 20 years old, and they had already enjoyed living there for 12 years. Rick Higginson was on the verge of retirement. Plus, the Rose Creek golf course was in decline. Perhaps it was time for a new chapter.
Then, everything changed.
“Whenever the new owners bought Rose Creek about two and a half years ago or so, and we saw it coming around, we decided we wanted to stay,” said Rick Higginson.
To enhance their golden years, the Higginsons also decided to redesign their Rose Creek home and give their everyday surroundings new life. Interior designer Lauren Horton, with Micah and Co. at the time, collaborated with Jordy Acklin of Acklin Construction to transform the previously rustic and neutral interiors into more joyful designs.
“We made it much more modern and colorful and bold,” Horton said. “Knowing them, I just feel like it fits their personalities so much more.”
The downstairs office was converted into a playroom for grandkids. New flooring, lighting, furniture, countertops, tile, wallpaper and cabinets were selected and installed. Every room was freshly painted. The kitchen and bar were completely refreshed. However, even with all the newness, the couple’s cherished collections were thoughtfully incorporated. (Note the bull skull over the pantry.)
“Lauren was a great listener,” Misty Higginson said. “I noticed that while going through the process, in the little details that she would make. Even though it was being redone, it was still ours — our interests and things that we liked. We still had our own personal touch to the home.”
Now, says Misty Higginson, the rock-and-roll paintings of Elvis and Jimi Hendrix hanging in the living room look even better. Colors from the painting are played up in the nearby dining room’s Diaghilev on Metallic White Wallpaper by Vousta, sourced from Kasa Wallpaper.
“The home was pretty neutral overall before, but once I figured out that they’re not afraid to have color and go bold, we just really ran with it,” said Horton.
The Higginson home is now entering “phase two,” which completes the home’s full redesign by updating the primary bedroom and bathroom, guest room and upstairs bathroom.
“I feel more comfortable going into phase two,” Misty Higginson said. “I had never done anything like this, and I know I don’t trust myself to make decisions. So shout out to Lauren and Jordy, the contractor at Acklin, just for helping me and knowing what to do. Now we’re going into phase two, and I feel like it’s just going to be easy.”
“Having honed in more on their style, we have a better starting point — whether it’s for the bedroom furniture or the fun textured tile we’re doing in the bathroom,” Horton added. “We already know where we’re starting from.”
The retirement years should be a time for new adventures, relaxation and enjoyment. With their redesigned Rose Creek home, the Higginsons are in a good place for all of the above.
Interested in learning more about home design in Oklahoma? Check out our story on Home Renovations in Nichols Hills.
