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May 3, 2016
Betsy Helmuth shares updates, answers listener questions on custom slipcovers for leather sofas, and recommends new sofas. She addresses a correction on piano soundproofing, advises on using spreadsheets for planning purchases, and offers tips for dividing studio apartments. Plus, news on new staff and Feng Shui services.
0:00 Introduction and premium membership details
1:25 Listener updates and new questions
2:15 Advice on custom slipcovers for leather sofas
4:34 Recommendations for new sofas
5:10 Correction from vocal teacher Tim on piano soundproofing
6:32 Planning purchases with a spreadsheet
8:44 Tips for separating spaces in a studio apartment
13:06 More tips on dividing a studio space
18:00 Design TMI: New staff and Feng Shui services
- Slipcovers are often not recommended for leather sofas because
they tend to be saggy and slip off easily.
- Using a folding screen is a flexible and aesthetically pleasing
way to create separate zones in a studio apartment without blocking
natural light.
- Creating a detailed spreadsheet for planning interior design
purchases helps manage budget, track orders, and ensure that all
items are accounted for.
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