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Mar 20, 2019
Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of premium membership, her excitement for spring, and the intricacies of choosing and arranging sectional sofas, especially in rental spaces. She also shares tips for creating a family photo gallery wall, managing TV wires in concrete walls, avoiding the Skittles effect with paint colors, and decorating a first apartment on a budget.
0:00 Premium membership benefits
1:25 Betsy Helmuth's excitement for spring
2:21 Sectional sofa considerations
5:17 Challenges of renting with a sectional
7:29 Space planning around a sectional
9:01 Tips for creating a family photo gallery wall
12:02 Managing TV wires in concrete walls
16:09 Paint color choices and the Skittles effect
22:14 Decorating a first apartment on a budget
- Sectional sofas are ideal for families because they provide
ample seating without requiring everyone to sit closely
together.
- To avoid the "Skittles effect" in open concept spaces, limit the
color palette to three hues, including one neutral and two true
colors that complement each other.
- When designing a gallery wall, use all one color of frame for a
cohesive look with colorful photos, or mix frame colors and keep
photos in black and white or sepia tones for visual harmony.
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