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Jul 6, 2019
Betsy Helmuth discusses her casual summer style, budget shopping at Michael's, and discovering the Christmas Tree Store. She shares design goals for retail spaces and answers listener questions on jute rugs, mixing wood tones, and updating window treatments and fireplaces.
0:00 Online class bundle promotion
1:07 Affordable Interior Design introduction
1:40 Betsy talks about summer and her casual style
3:24 Shopping at Michael's and budget allocation
4:39 Discovering the Christmas Tree Store
7:36 Design goals for retail spaces
9:23 Mailbag: Amanda's question about jute rugs
15:15 Mailbag: Jamie's question about mixing wood tones
27:35 Mailbag: Holly's question about window treatments and
fireplace update
- Incorporate a mix of materials like stone, fabric, glass, and
metal to avoid a dense, oppressive look from using too much wood in
home decor.
- When designing a retail space or a beach house, consider using
bold colors and interesting patterns to capture attention and make
the space visually appealing.
- For windows with limited space for drapes, opt for
outside-mounted blinds to maximize natural light without
compromising on window treatments.
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