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Nov 20, 2019
Betsy Helmuth introduces premium membership, discusses the Academy, and answers listener questions on creating cohesive open-concept spaces, selecting rugs, optimizing narrow living spaces, starting an interior redesign business, and choosing master bedroom window treatments.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership
1:27 Betsy Helmuth discusses the Academy
4:25 Listener question about cohesive open-concept space
6:58 Advice on using separate rugs for different zones
10:10 Listener question about narrow living space
13:43 Tips for selecting furniture and layout in small spaces
15:39 Listener question about starting an interior redesign
business
20:07 Listener question about window treatments in a master
bedroom
26:04 Conclusion and premium membership reminder
- Interior design should be accessible to everyone, regardless
of budget.
- For multi-functional rooms, using separate rugs to create
distinct zones can help avoid a disorganized and chaotic feel.
- When dealing with challenging layouts and existing furniture, a
systematic approach with floor plan software can provide visual
representations that help clients understand and trust design
suggestions.
Additional show notes:
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