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Aug 23, 2016
Betsy Helmuth announces a new premium podcast division and answers listener questions about designing around vibrant art, choosing soothing living room colors, painting furniture, the 60-30-10 color rule in industrial style, IKEA safety tips, and achieving a coastal theme with Pottery Barn finds.
0:00 Introduction and premium membership announcement
1:25 Launch of premium podcast division
3:38 Listener questions and podcast history
5:25 Question from Stephanie about designing around vibrant art
7:40 Tips for choosing colors for a soothing living room
8:02 Question from Crystal about painting furniture
12:31 Question from Michelle about 60-30-10 color rule and
industrial style
19:03 Question about IKEA and safety tips for furniture
23:03 Question from Marissa about coastal theme and Pottery
Barn
- Use the 60-30-10 rule to create a cohesive color palette by
selecting three colors from your inspiration piece and using them
in varying percentages throughout the room.
- When aiming for a sophisticated coastal theme, focus on textures
and colors rather than overt nautical imagery to avoid a kitschy
look.
- For painting furniture, consider professional services to achieve
a polished and durable finish, especially if aiming for a high-end
style like Hollywood glam.
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