Affordable Interior Design Presents Big Design, Small Budget

Betsy Helmuth discusses studio apartment living, answering Julia's question about maximizing space. She covers the KISS rule, Murphy bed concerns, closet storage tips, and paint colors for enlarging a room. Betsy also shares personal stories and announces an online class bundle, her book, and a new YouTube channel. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:32 Introduction to studio apartment living 2:08 Listener question from Julia 2:43 Living in your space 350 days a year 3:54 Keep it simple studio (KISS) rule 5:09 Concerns about Murphy beds 6:36 Maximizing closet storage 7:42 Paint colors to make a space look larger 8:47 Online class bundle and book promotion 10:24 Design TMI: Personal stories about small spaces 14:01 New YouTube channel and social media announcement - Prioritize furniture and items that will be used 350 days a year, rather than for occasional events or gatherings. - Avoid overly complicated multi-functional furniture pieces that don't perform any one function well; instead, keep it simple