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Feb 14, 2022
In this episode, Betsy Helmuth shares updates on current design projects and addresses challenges with selecting rugs and artwork. She offers tips for overcoming design block and answers listener questions about throw pillows, couch covers, and paint colors for a basement office.
0:00 Online class bundle promotion
1:07 Introduction and Valentine's Day greetings
1:51 Current design projects
2:40 Challenges with selecting rugs and artwork
4:57 Tips for overcoming design block
7:46 Listener question about choosing throw pillows
13:45 Listener question about couch covers
21:20 Listener question about paint colors for a basement
office
24:54 How to submit questions and check out the YouTube channel
- Taking breaks and stepping away from a design project can lead
to new ideas and inspiration.
- Never use the throw pillows that come with your couch; always opt
for ones that provide contrast and match your room's color
palette.
- For windowless basements, choose warmer colors and materials to
counteract the naturally cold and cave-like feel of the space.
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