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Jul 19, 2019
Betsy shares the perks of premium membership and her love for rainy days. She answers Faye's question on cuddler sectionals and offers tips to brighten dark rooms. Betsy discusses the functionality of multiple living rooms and tackles Matthew's query on peel and stick wallpaper. She also covers using dark colors in windowless rooms, patterns in small spaces, and Emily's question on stainless steel vs custom paneled appliances.
0:00 Premium membership benefits and bonus content
1:27 Betsy's love for rainy days and a magical feeling
2:06 Faye's question about cuddler sectionals
5:26 Brightening up dark kitchens or dark rooms
8:40 Functionality of multiple living rooms
13:07 Matthew's question on peel and stick wallpaper
16:24 Using dark colors in a windowless room
18:48 Using patterns in a small room
21:28 Emily's question on stainless steel vs custom paneled
appliances
- Mirrors can significantly enhance natural light in dark rooms
by reflecting and augmenting existing light sources.
- Cuddler sectionals often create impractical negative space and
may not offer the same comfort or functionality as traditional
L-shaped sectionals.
- In small, windowless rooms, incorporating dark, moody elements
with contrasting lighter features can create a cozy, balanced space
without feeling too oppressive.
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