
BEST OF: Big Sofas and What You Need to Know About Nurseries
03/23/23 • 22 min
Betsy answers all of your design questions!
Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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BEST OF: Orange You Glad I Didn't Use Orange, Juvenile Rugs, and Sectionals to Stay Away From
Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, answers listener questions on color palettes, bold rugs, and sofa slipcovers, and shares insights on interior design certification. She also explores the role of a marriage counselor in design and the importance of scale and proportion.
0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:17 Introduction and greetings 1:34 Question from Jana about color palette 3:13 Question from Amy about a bold rug 5:10 Question from Amy about interior design certification course 6:24 Marriage counselor component in design 10:05 Importance of scale and proportion 11:18 Question from Carol about sofa slipcover 24:13 Closing remarks and sponsor shoutout: Affordable Interior Design
Avoid incorporating orange accents into your decor if you dislike the existing orange-toned trim and woodwork in your home. - Opt for a neutral-colored sectional sofa to avoid overwhelming your space with too much color, and consider performance fabrics to withstand family wear and tear. - For a cohesive design, balance warm and cool tones in your room by using an inspiration piece to guide your color palette choices.
Additional show notes:
Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question.
Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes.
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.
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Tidying Up with Ingrid from the Decluttering Hub
Betsy Helmuth and special guest Ingrid Jansen discuss different types of professional organizers, effective approaches to decluttering, and tips for organizing various items. They also cover handling sentimental items and emphasize the importance of completing your projects.
0:00 Becoming a premium member 1:17 Introduction to the episode 1:32 Special guest Ingrid Jansen 6:14 Different types of professional organizers 8:38 How to approach a decluttering project 15:54 Organizing tips for various items 19:13 Importance of finishing the project 23:50 Handling sentimental items 31:12 Conclusion and social media links
You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to achieve a luxe look in your home. - Starting small and following a structured process, like the eight-step cycle of success, can make decluttering more manageable and less overwhelming. - Sentimental items should be kept thoughtfully, focusing on quality over quantity, and ensuring they truly fit with your current lifestyle and space.
Additional show notes:
Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question.
Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes.
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com.
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com.
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.
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