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Get fresh tips from the budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth. Each episode is packed with secrets the other pros don't want you to know.
Betsy is an NYC-based designer, owner of Affordable Interior Design, and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She is the author of the best-selling book, Big Design, Small Budget. Get a signed copy of Betsy's book here.
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May 12, 2015
Betsy discusses renter dilemmas, sage for energy clearing, and answers Jessica's floor plan and design timeline query. She also advises Katie on budget allocation for rental furniture. Betsy shares her personal rental experience and announces a new YouTube channel and social media links.
0:00 Premium membership announcement
1:17 Podcast introduction
1:29 Renter realities and dilemmas
2:03 Burning sage to clear energy
4:12 Caller Jessica's question on floor plans and design
timeline
6:21 Medium budget design timeline
10:13 Caller Katie's question on budget allocation for rentals
12:24 Spending wisely on bedroom and living room furniture
14:22 Design TMI: Betsy's personal rental experience
16:44 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media
links
- Clearing a new rental space of lingering energy can be as simple
as burning sage throughout the home.
- Creating a digital floor plan is quick and easy using free tools
like Homestyler, which allows for efficient drag-and-drop
design.
- Investing in quality bedroom furniture and a standard sofa can
provide longevity and versatility for renters, while avoiding
high-cost items like custom window treatments and expensive
paint.
Additional show notes:
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