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Betsy Helmuth announces the new YouTube channel and social media updates. She explains how to submit design questions and highlights premium membership benefits. Betsy answers Catherine's question about bedding colors and Jesse's query on buying lampshades. She shares closing thoughts, personal updates, and thanks sponsors. 0:00 announcement of YouTube channel and social media 1:32 introduction and greeting from Betsy 2:04 how to submit design questions 2:32 benefits for premium members 2:52 question from Catherine about bedding colors 6:19 where to shop for blankets 11:43 question from Jesse about buying lampshades 16:08 closing thoughts and personal updates 17:42 sponsor thank you and how to support the podcast - Affordable Interior Design now has a YouTube channel, Instagram, and Facebook where you can see visuals of the design concepts discussed in the podcast. - Using an inspiration piece such as artwork, rugs, or drapes can help determine the color palette for a room, making it easier to choose comple

Betsy Helmuth announces a new YouTube channel and discusses the podcast's social media presence. She answers Didi from Tennessee's questions about finding mental stimulation as a new mom and provides advice on spray painting a bed, painting wainscoting, choosing nightstands, selecting a color palette, and finding matching rugs. 0:00 new YouTube channel announcement 0:27 social media presence 1:32 intro and greeting 1:51 question from Didi in Tennessee 3:04 finding mental stimulation as a new mom 4:22 details about Didi's primary bedroom 9:03 advice on spray painting the bed 11:24 painting the wainscoting 13:28 suggestions for nightstands 15:13 tips on selecting a color palette 18:47 searching for matching rugs 20:02 Sponsor: online class bundle promotion 21:16 thank yous and closing remarks - Affordable Interior Design now has a YouTube channel and social media presence on Instagram and Facebook to provide visual aids to complement podcast discussions. - When designing a primary bedroom, you can use a diffe

Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of a premium membership, springtime decor, and recaps the previous episode on buying art online. She highlights the pros and cons of shopping for rugs online, budget tips, preferred sources, trending styles, and warns against viscose rugs. Plus, she introduces her YouTube channel and social media links. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 Springtime greetings and setting 1:55 Recap of previous episode on buying art online 2:39 Spotlight on shopping for rugs online 4:00 Advantages of buying rugs online 6:24 Disadvantages of buying rugs online 10:32 Budget considerations for rugs 13:26 Preferred rug shopping sources 18:52 Classic and trending rug styles 21:59 Warning against viscose rugs 23:54 Shipping and return policies 25:06 Introduction of YouTube channel and social media links 26:41 Thank yous and closing remarks - Buying rugs online offers a vast selection and easy price comparison but comes with challenges in color accuracy and tactile experience. - For high-quali

Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle and details its pricing, purchasing options, and premium membership benefits. She answers Lindsey's question about designing her studio apartment, emphasizing the importance of an inspiration piece and flexibility in the 60/30/10 color palette. 0:00 Introduction to online class bundle   1:07 Pricing and purchasing details for classes   1:40 Premium membership benefits   2:17 How to become a premium member   3:56 Lindsey's question about her studio apartment   9:26 Importance of an inspiration piece   13:23 Flexibility in the 60/30/10 color palette   19:03 Investing in key pieces for the studio   25:08 Sponsor: Affordable Interior Design and closing remarks - Incorporating a larger area rug can help define separate spaces in a studio apartment and create a more cohesive look. - Selecting a temporary and affordable backsplash, like contact paper, can add personality and color to a rental kitchen without a long-term commitment. - Replacing mismatched or outdated

Betsy Helmuth discusses the importance of artwork in interior design, shares her favorite piece from Ukraine, and explores various online platforms for sourcing art. She also touches on the disadvantages of online art shopping, setting a budget, and offers a recommendation for Framebridge. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:25 Betsy's excitement for summer 2:09 Importance of artwork in interior design 3:55 Sourcing art online 5:06 Betsy's favorite art piece from Ukraine 8:51 Other online platforms for art 11:07 Disadvantages of buying art online 13:31 Online class bundle promotion 16:58 Setting a budget for online art shopping 21:18 Betsy's stance on word art 23:12 Concerns about shipping and return policies 25:01 Framebridge recommendation - Buying art online offers a broader selection and more affordable options compared to local purchases, but be cautious of potential scams and shipping issues. - For a cohesive design, consider art pieces that feature a range of tones within your color palette to ens

Betsy Helmuth dives into listener questions about spring projects, shares a client story from Westchester, and discusses the impact of wallpaper. She offers detailed advice on Megan's nursery and coastal living room designs. Plus, there's a premium membership and online class bundle promotion. 0:00 Premium membership promotion 1:17 Introduction 1:31 Listener questions and spring projects 2:21 Client story: Working with a Westchester home 2:57 The impact of wallpaper in interior design 7:58 Listener question: Megan's nursery design 12:26 Continuing Megan's nursery design advice 16:38 Listener question: Megan's coastal living room 24:27 Closing remarks and call for questions - Wallpaper can dramatically transform a space, acting as a statement piece that can dictate the style and color palette of an entire room. - When designing a room, changing an inspiration piece like wallpaper can create a domino effect, requiring adjustments to other elements such as rugs, artwork, and drapes to maintain cohesion. - Inco

Betsy Helmuth introduces a premium membership, shares personal reflections on balancing work and an unexpected pregnancy, and answers listener questions about office space design and window treatments. She also announces a new YouTube channel and social media links. 0:00 introduction of premium membership 1:32 personal update on balancing work and family 3:24 reflections on unexpected pregnancy and motherhood 5:08 listener question from Les about office space design 7:55 prioritizing room functions and creating a floor plan 10:19 addressing visual clutter in the office 14:11 listener question from Kate about window treatments 17:21 detailed solution for Kate's window treatment dilemma 21:01 announcement of new YouTube channel and social media links - Creating a list of priorities for the functions of a room can help in determining the best floor plan and furniture arrangement. - Using a long rod with multiple brackets and floor-length curtains can effectively address high-set, awkwardly placed windows while

Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, her spring activities, and a mall shopping trip. She shares new home store finds and design inspiration, answers listener questions about paint colors and a dual-purpose office/music room, and announces the new YouTube channel and social media pages. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:33 Betsy Helmuth's spring activities 2:35 Mall shopping experience 3:30 Discovering new home stores 5:01 Inspiration for completing home design 5:56 Listener question from Elena about paint colors 13:17 Listener question from Mandy about office/music room 19:39 Closing remarks and invitation for more questions 20:05 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media pages - You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to achieve a luxurious look in your home. - Using area rugs and interesting light fixtures can soften the impact of strong flooring patterns and make a space feel more inviting. - Placing desks perpendicularly to walls and incorporating artwork an

Betsy Helmuth shares her excitement about her upcoming book conference, discusses her journey in interior design, and offers advice on mixing rugs and color palettes. She also touches on inspiring others, balancing work and life, and answers listener questions. Premium membership benefits are highlighted. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:25 Introduction and book conference excitement 2:22 Interior design diaries and personal stories 4:03 Inspiring others to follow their dreams 6:55 Hopes for the next generation 7:17 Writing career and podcast recommendations 8:33 Answering listener questions 9:03 Premium membership benefits 12:02 Advice on mixing rugs 21:34 Work-life balance and career day experience 23:32 Listener question about color palettes and mixing styles 29:05 Closing remarks and gratitude to premium members 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 desig

Betsy Helmuth discusses becoming a premium member, recording from her husband's office, managing work with a newborn, and writing a new book. She answers listener questions on wallpaper murals, mixing picture frames, and flooring options, and announces a new YouTube channel. 0:00 Becoming a premium member 1:32 Recording from husband's office 2:15 Managing work with a newborn 3:10 Writing a new book 5:09 Listener question from Tennessee about wallpaper murals 12:10 Listener question from Indiana about mixing picture frames 15:57 Guidelines for creating a gallery wall 16:19 Listener question from Maine about flooring options 21:04 Announcing the new YouTube channel - Wallpaper murals can make a bold statement in a room, but it's crucial to choose a wall without many interruptions like windows or outlets to maintain the visual impact.  - When mixing frame styles and types of art on a gallery wall, be mindful to avoid creating a cluttered look by strategically arranging and balancing the different elements.  -

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, shares her career day experience, and details the daily tasks of an interior designer. She covers tailoring a business to personal preferences, flexibility, remote work, and who should consider this career. Betsy also answers Renee's question about a living room layout. 0:00 Premium membership details 1:32 Introduction and career day experience 2:48 Day-to-day tasks of an interior designer 5:22 Tailoring a business to personal preferences 7:05 Flexibility and remote work in interior design 9:04 Who should consider a career in interior design 12:18 Skills and education needed for interior design 17:38 Mailbag introduction 20:08 Question from Renee about living room layout - Understanding the daily tasks and practical realities of interior design is crucial before committing to the profession. - Combining different styles like mid-century modern and traditional requires a cohesive vision and careful curation. - Proper TV placement involves ensuring it is at

Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, ways to support the podcast, and invites listener questions. She shares insights from a recent writing conference and gives business updates. Betsy answers Heidi's questions on kitchen design, dining area suggestions, and a bedroom refresh. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 0:31 Supporting the podcast 1:17 Show introduction 1:31 Encouraging listener questions 2:26 Betsy's writing conference 3:19 Business updates 4:17 Listener question from Heidi about kitchen design 11:46 Additional suggestions for Heidi's dining area 15:05 Heidi's bedroom refresh question 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

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, shares a winter update, and offers insights on balancing work and motherhood. She answers listener questions about living room layouts, transitional style, rugs for awkward spaces, and storage solutions. Plus, tips on frosting glass cabinets. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 Betsy's winter season update 2:27 Navigating work-life balance with a baby 3:28 Online classes and book availability 4:25 Kelsey's living room layout questions 5:09 Incorporating charming transitional style 10:46 Rug options for awkward spaces 12:59 Storage solutions for craft supplies and toys 15:32 Alana's question about frosting glass cabinets 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

Betsy Helmuth announces a premium membership and updates on YouTube content. She answers listener questions about mixing architectural styles and kitchen cabinets, discusses Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian homes, and explains how to submit questions. The episode closes with announcements and sponsor acknowledgments. 0:00 Betsy Helmuth: Premium membership announcement 1:32 Betsy Helmuth: Update on YouTube videos 3:27 Betsy Helmuth: Listener questions introduction 4:00 Betsy Helmuth: Kaylee's question on mixing architectural styles 4:57 Betsy Helmuth: Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian homes 13:01 Betsy Helmuth: Maria's question on kitchen cabinets 18:52 Betsy Helmuth: How to submit questions 19:56 Betsy Helmuth: Announcement of new YouTube channel 21:21 Betsy Helmuth: Closing remarks and sponsor acknowledgment - Using a large area rug in the kitchen can help break up the dominance of dark cabinetry and blend better with the flooring. - Updating cabinet hardware to pull handles and changing white appliances to stainle

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, trends fading in 2024, and the rise of maximalism. She covers recessed lighting, farmhouse style, and open concept layouts. Tips on maintaining white upholstery, visualizing design concepts, and listener feedback are also shared. Sponsored by an online class bundle. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 What's out in 2024 6:11 Maximalism 7:43 Recessed lighting 10:00 Farmhouse style 11:24 Open concept layout 12:46 White upholstery 15:23 Listener feedback 16:15 Visualizing design concepts - Fake fur and subway tiles are out for 2024, signaling a shift away from certain popular textures and materials.  - Maximalism is in, replacing the minimalist aesthetic with layers of nostalgia, accents, and varied textures.  - The farmhouse style and open concept layouts are losing favor, with a return to more enclosed spaces and diverse design elements. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member

Betsy Helmuth discusses 2024 interior design trends, including kitschy kitchens, vintage lighting, artisanal accents, and jewel tones. She reflects on life changes, shares her personal design evolution, and announces a premium membership. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:32 Introduction to interior design trends for 2024 2:09 Reflecting on life changes and design intentions 3:46 Betsy shares personal design evolution story 10:21 Introduction to 2024 design trends 10:42 Kitschy kitchens 13:43 Vintage lighting 14:53 Artisanal home accents 15:56 Jewel tones in design - Let your home and life evolve naturally, allowing unexpected changes to guide your interior design choices. - Incorporate playful and nostalgic elements into your kitchen to create a kitschy, personality-filled space without risking resale value. - Embrace vintage lighting and artisanal home accents to add unique, handcrafted touches to your interior while staying on trend for 2024. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth

Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, balancing motherhood and work, and setting goals for 2024. She also talks about her new book, trends like peach tones and Victorian details, and the pros and cons of textured walls. Plus, a look at ruffled pillows and upcoming episodes. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 Balancing motherhood and work 2:52 Reflection and goal setting for 2024 4:12 Life changes and personal growth 5:30 Working on a new book 6:34 Trends for 2024: Peach and apricot tones 10:09 Victorian details in modern design 12:07 Textured walls: Pros and cons 13:20 Ruffled pillows: A retro trend 14:23 Upcoming episodes and listener questions - Victorian details in home decor can add a unique, ornate touch that stands out from the more mass-produced furniture styles. - Textured walls are a challenging trend to maintain and can be difficult and costly to remove once applied. - Peach and apricot tones are popular in 2024, offering a warm, flattering ambiance, though they may feel over

Betsy Helmuth returns from hiatus with personal news about her new baby and shares tips on balancing work and family life. She discusses 2024 interior design trends like mixing historical eras and terracotta tile. Plus, an announcement of her new YouTube channel and social media. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:32 Betsy Helmuth returns from hiatus 1:44 Betsy Helmuth shares personal news about her new baby 3:00 Balancing work and family life 7:03 Family game and revisiting dreams 13:00 Introduction to 2024 interior design trends 15:05 Trend: Mixing historical eras 18:24 Trend: Terracotta tile 23:21 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media - Embrace the opportunity to let your dreams evolve and follow your heart's desires, even if they diverge from your original plans. - Mixing historical eras in your home decor can create a unique and cohesive aesthetic that reflects both style and functionality. - Be cautious with trendy design choices like terracotta tiles and Bouclay fabric, consider

Betsy Helmuth introduces her YouTube channel and producer Catherine Heller. She reflects on the holidays and lessons from 2020, shares her back recovery journey, and sets goals for 2021. Listener questions about new build styles and door dilemmas are answered. 0:00 Introduction to the YouTube channel 1:25 Producer Catherine Heller introduction 2:19 Premium membership benefits 3:36 Betsy Helmuth returns and holiday reflections 5:18 Personal reflections and lessons from 2020 9:01 Betsy's back recovery and listener gratitude 11:09 Looking forward to 2021 goals 12:18 Listener mailbag: Melissa's new build style question 21:25 Listener mailbag: Eleanor's door dilemma - Affordable Interior Design now has a YouTube channel along with Instagram and Facebook pages to help listeners visualize design concepts discussed in the podcast. - Betsy Helmuth reflects on the challenges and lessons learned during a tumultuous year, emphasizing the importance of health, family, and adaptability. - Listeners are encouraged to subm

Betsy Helmuth and Catherine discuss new visual platforms, share holiday greetings, and highlight premium membership benefits. Betsy answers listener questions about displaying meaningful artwork, choosing the right dining table rug size, and addresses structural concerns. 0:00 Introduction to new visual platforms 1:25 Catherine's holiday greetings and best episode announcement 2:18 Premium membership benefits 3:29 Podcast intro and host introduction 4:31 Betsy's holiday gift to listeners 4:57 Christy's question about displaying artwork 10:00 Importance of meaningful artwork 16:38 Crystal's question about dining table rug size 18:33 Maria's structural questions - Affordable Interior Design now has a YouTube channel where you can see recordings and clips of podcast episodes. - To make a room feel taller, use drapes that go from a high point above the window molding all the way down to the floor. - For integrating colors in a master bedroom, using navy as the 60% dominant color with blush as 30% and aqua as 10