Mar 1, 2016
Betsy Helmuth shares insights on adjusting to a new home in Westchester, embracing quirks, and setting up home systems. She offers tips for furnishing quickly and thinking long-term for furniture. Listener Tina's rug query and advice for a cold room are addressed. Teaser for part 2 and YouTube channel announcement.
0:00 Introduction by Betsy Helmuth
0:32 Adjusting to a new home in Westchester
1:18 Embracing new home quirks
1:53 Tips for moving to a new house
2:52 Importance of setting up home systems
3:58 Creating a cohesive vision for your home
5:35 Furnishing your home immediately
7:39 Thinking in 5-year chunks for furniture
9:43 Listener question from Tina about rugs
15:02 Additional tips for a cold room
16:21 Conclusion and teaser for part 2
17:21 Announcement: Affordable Interior Design YouTube channel
18:50 Thank you
- Make your new house feel like home immediately by organizing
and setting up systems before life gets busy.
- Consider creating a cohesive vision and a detailed shopping list
for your home decor to avoid a disjointed look over time.
- Think in five-year chunks when purchasing furniture and decor,
especially if you have kids or pets, to balance practicality with
style.
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