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Apr 19, 2019
Betsy announces an online class bundle, answers listener questions on styling wood trim, offers color suggestions, shares tips for staged room design, and discusses bed pillows and furniture color tones. She critiques the Ventura sofa from Z Gallerie and promotes her online interior design consultations.
0:00 Online class bundle announcement
1:25 Introduction and welcome
1:39 Answering listener questions
2:25 Rachel's question about styling wood trim
6:32 Color suggestions for rooms with wood trim
9:11 Tips for tackling room design in stages
13:36 Shaney's question about bed pillows
16:17 Carol's question about furniture color tones
18:15 Critique of Ventura sofa from Z Gallerie
24:17 Online interior design consultations offer
- Paint the trim white to maintain a cohesive look and avoid the
mismatched appearance of different trim treatments in one room.
- Have a clear design vision and use inspiration photos to guide
incremental changes, ensuring a consistent and cohesive look over
time.
- Mix textures and colors to avoid a monotonous gray palette,
incorporating elements like colorful duvets, white sheets, and
vibrant window treatments to create visual interest.
Additional show notes:
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