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Dec 21, 2016
Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, answers listener questions on paint finishes, covering chair patterns, and mixing patterns. She offers tips on adding kitchen storage and dealing with wet boots in the entryway, announces a contest, and previews upcoming episodes.
0:00 Premium membership benefits
1:25 Introduction and holiday greetings
1:49 Answering listener questions
2:01 Contest announcement
3:32 First question: Is God real?
4:26 Second question: Paint color finish and shine
8:28 Third question: Covering unwanted chair patterns
10:12 Fourth question: Mixing patterns together
15:10 Adding kitchen storage inexpensively
19:39 Dealing with wet boots in the entryway
23:57 Upcoming episode preview and Today Show announcement
- Focus on one large piece of furniture instead of multiple
smaller pieces to create a cohesive and functional space.
- Use a semi-gloss finish for trim and a matte finish for walls to
balance durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Incorporate different scales of patterns, such as small, medium,
and large, to ensure a harmonious mix in your decor.
Additional show notes:
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