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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.
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Aug 13, 2018
Betsy Helmuth shares her busy design schedule and plans for expansion. She revisits former clients, offers creative solutions for repurposing furniture, and stages an apartment for sale. Listener questions cover small space living, living room layouts, defining personal style, sofa-free rooms, and timeless bedroom pieces. New YouTube channel announcement.
0:00 Introduction and premium membership details
1:25 Betsy Helmuth's busy design schedule and expansion plans
2:35 Revisiting former clients and repurposing items
4:07 Creative solutions for reusing furniture in new spaces
5:20 Staging an apartment for sale
6:39 Listener question from Kyla about small space living and
design styles
8:55 Advice on managing small spaces and external storage
15:03 Listener question from Tarina about living room layout
18:41 Tips for mounting a TV and maintaining focal points
21:05 Listener question from Julia Luca about defining personal
style
24:51 Listener question from Kyle about sofa-free living rooms
26:06 Listener question from Joyce about timeless master bedroom
pieces
29:11 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media
links
30:45 Closing remarks and thank yous
- Consider using an external storage unit to alleviate the space
constraints in your 12x12 room, allowing you to keep your cherished
items without cluttering your living area.
- When dealing with open-concept spaces, prioritize creating
distinct zones and consider mounting the TV above or beside the
fireplace to maintain a cohesive layout without compromising
comfort.
- Use the two-word phrase method to define your style, where the
first word captures the aesthetic and the second word expresses the
desired feeling, ensuring that the decor resonates with both you
and your partner.
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