Apr 21, 2018
Betsy Helmuth discusses dealing with house leaks, answers listener questions about dining tables and creating color palettes, and provides tips for open concept layouts. She also covers selecting paint colors from inspiration pieces and choosing a couch to match a chair. Plus, announcements about premium memberships and the new YouTube channel.
0:00 Introduction and premium membership announcement
1:25 Betsy Helmuth's Facebook live sessions
2:18 Dealing with a house leak
3:32 Listener question from Renee about dining tables
5:45 Listener question from Monica about creating a color
palette
9:02 Tips for open concept layouts and color coordination
11:59 Selecting paint colors based on inspiration pieces
13:24 Reading a listener's inspirational email
18:53 Listener question about choosing a couch to match a chair
23:16 Closing remarks and next week's preview
23:43 Announcement of the podcast's new YouTube channel and social
media presence
- Use contrasting colors to avoid a monochromatic look when
pairing new furniture with existing pieces.
- For an open-concept layout, choose a consistent color palette
that allows for slight variations in shades to maintain visual
cohesion.
- When selecting a sofa, prioritize comfort and personal preference
over strict adherence to design rules.
Additional show notes:
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