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Aug 18, 2015
Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, designing with and without budget constraints, and the significance of starting with art or a rug. She also covers the role of texture, taking risks with high-end clients, and answers listener questions on windows and luxury purchases.
0:00 Premium membership benefits
1:25 Designing for a client with no budget
2:34 Comparing high budget and low budget designs
3:10 Importance of starting with art or rug
6:23 Importance of texture in design
7:46 Taking design risks with high-end clients
9:15 Listener question about windows
9:33 Avoiding multiple pieces of the same kind in one room
11:04 Listener question about exciting purchases for a billionaire
client
- The design process can start with either the art or the rug,
as both elements set the color palette and style for the space.
- Texture plays a crucial role in high-end design, with rich
materials like velvet and silk wallpaper adding depth and
luxury.
- Designing with a limitless budget reduces the ability to take
risks, as pieces are seen as long-term investments and need to be
timeless.
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