Content in the time of Covid

05/13/20 • 27 min

In this episode, Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits and shares her personal thoughts and gratitude. She answers listener questions on buying accent chairs, painting trim and doors, selecting paint colors for a child's room, and living room layout and color schemes. Betsy also talks about the challenges in launching AIDTV and announces a new YouTube channel and social media links.

0:00 Premium membership benefits. 1:27 Betsy Helmuth's personal thoughts and gratitude. 2:25 Ways to support the podcast during challenging times. 4:39 Kara's question on buying accent chairs. 7:17 Challenges and delays in launching AIDTV. 13:09 Vanessa's question on painting trim and doors. 15:49 Holly's question on paint colors for a child's room. 17:44 Monica's question on living room layout and color scheme. 29:00 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media links.

Using a patterned rug as an inspiration piece can help you derive the color palette for the entire room, including accent chairs. - For a cohesive look, paint all trim, baseboards, and doors in the same white semi-gloss paint to brighten and unify the space. - When designing a multifunctional guest room, consider using a futon or pullout sofa to save space and provide a comfortable sleeping option for guests.

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.

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.

Previous Episode

Beautiful Music and Design

Betsy Helmuth introduces premium membership benefits and announces the launch of Affordable Interior Design TV. She answers listener questions on setting up a music room, including seating and window treatments, discusses bathroom mirror frames and metal finishes, and advises on dining room chandelier placement. Plus, new YouTube channel details.

0:00 Introducing premium membership benefits 2:10 Introduction and greetings from Betsy Helmuth 4:07 Launching affordable interior design TV 5:12 Listener question: Setting up a music room 8:28 Advice on seating arrangements in the music room 11:18 Window treatment suggestions for the music room 14:42 Listener question: Bathroom mirror frames and metal finishes 18:17 Listener question: Dining room chandelier placement 22:03 Announcing the new YouTube channel

You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to get a luxe look in your own home. - When rooms are small, it's crucial not to overburden them with too many functions or pieces of furniture. - When mixing metals in a space, ensure that cool metals are paired with other cool metals to maintain visual harmony.

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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Let the Light In!

Betsy Helmuth shares a personal update and discusses balancing family and work during the pandemic. She offers entryway and hallway design tips, answers a listener's question from the Czech Republic, and reflects on the pandemic's impact. Plus, an announcement about becoming a premium member.

0:00 Online class bundle announcement 1:07 Affordable interior design podcast introduction 1:39 Betsy Helmuth's personal update 3:45 Balancing family and work during the pandemic 6:55 Becoming a premium member 9:41 Entryway and hallway design tips for Megan 14:36 Commercial break: Affordable Interior Design's YouTube channel 15:58 Questions from Dorena in the Czech Republic 29:24 Reflections on the pandemic's impact 31:06 Premium membership benefits

Adding top-down blinds can provide both privacy and natural light in spaces with high foot traffic outside. - Using lighter tones and multiple lamps can help brighten small, dark spaces without making them feel cold or cluttered. - Avoid mirrored backsplashes in the kitchen and instead opt for light-colored, glossy tiles to enhance illumination.

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.