TBT: Adding Art to a Room and Choosing the Right Window Treatment | AID by Uploft
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Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, shares a squirrel eradication update, and celebrates a hot tub installation. She answers listener questions about displaying framed photos, mixing different types of art, and kitchen updates. Plus, there's a commercial break and an online class bundle promotion. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 Squirrel eradication update 3:29 Hot tub celebration 4:23 Design question submission 4:58 Kelsey's question on framed photos 6:55 Mixing different types of art 9:23 Placement of artwork 12:00 Online class bundle promotion 13:29 Rebecca's question on...
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Big Renovation or Budget Fix & Keith McNally's "I Regret Almost Everything" | AID by Uploft
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Join Betsy Hellman in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she shares her love for summer, beach days, and the joys of living in Connecticut. Betsy discusses how to create a luxe look in your home without breaking the bank and dives into listener Debra's design dilemma about styling a large fireplace in a 1980s Cape Cod home. Discover practical tips for updating your space, including painting built-ins, choosing the right art, and even considering a renovation. Betsy also reviews Keith McNally's memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything," sharing her thoughts on the restaurant...
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TBT: Selecting a Style For Your Space | AID by Uploft
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Betsy introduces premium membership benefits and shares her mixed feelings about her new house. She offers tips on avoiding real estate regrets and discusses her moving logistics. Betsy answers listener questions on decorating hallways, using wallpaper and paint, and styling rental homes. She signs off by mentioning her new YouTube channel. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership benefits 1:26 Betsy shares her excitement and cold feet about her new house 2:21 Betsy discusses avoiding real estate regrets 3:36 Betsy's moving logistics and design planning 6:38 Nicola's...
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Creating Contrast Around a Fireplace & HGTV's "Castle Impossible" | AID by Uploft
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Stumped by Layouts in the Southwest & HBO's "Pee-Wee as Himself" | AID by Uploft
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BEST OF! Betsy's Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Dressing French Doors & A Peek Inside My Design Diary
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Laying Out an Open-Concept Living Room & Spilling the Tea About TLC's "Polyfamily"
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Designing Outdoor Spaces & Recapping Netflix's "Bad Influence"
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Shopping for Affordable Desks & TLC's "Sister Wives" Drama
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Betsy answers all of your design questions
info_outlineBetsy Helmuth opens the episode with personal anecdotes before discussing how to manage design expectations and investments. She shares tips on how listeners can ask her design questions effectively. Betsy then offers advice on selecting an interior designer. After a brief commercial break, she provides insights into compact living and multifunctional furniture. The episode also covers balancing historical elements with modern amenities. Betsy wraps up with closing remarks and a sponsor mention.
0:00 Introduction and welcome; personal updates
4:20 Relating personal anecdotes to interior design
8:06 How to ask Betsy questions and website updates
9:08 Listener questions: Selecting an interior designer and optimizing small spaces
21:21 Balancing historical character with modern amenities
25:27 Closing remarks and acknowledgments
- Investing in your home decor can sometimes lead to unexpected results, so it's important to manage your expectations and be prepared for compromises.
- In small spaces, not every piece of furniture needs to be multifunctional; sometimes simpler, single-purpose items can contribute to a more organized and visually appealing environment.
- When blending historic architectural details with modern amenities, consider using a historically appropriate color palette paired with contemporary furniture to create a balanced and cohesive look.
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