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Oct 19, 2017
Betsy Helmuth introduces a premium membership and shares insights from her busy design schedule, including unique client requests and challenges in New York City. She answers listener questions about investment pieces, exposed brick, and downsizing, and wraps up by inviting more questions.
0:00 Introduction of premium membership
1:25 Betsy Helmuth welcomes listeners
1:41 Betsy discusses her busy design schedule
3:07 Design challenges in New York City
4:02 Unusual client requests
6:21 Listener questions and design triage
7:06 Kyle from England on investment pieces
11:59 Amanda's question about exposed brick
15:08 Jesse's question about downsizing
18:06 Betsy wraps up and invites more questions
- Designing in New York City requires creative solutions due to
high stakes, tight quarters, and diverse client needs.
- Exposed brick should be treated as a neutral backdrop and paired
with contrasting furniture and decor for a balanced look.
- When downsizing to a smaller space, prioritize multifunctional
furniture and let go of items that no longer fit your lifestyle or
space constraints.
Additional show notes:
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