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
Affordable Interior Design by Uploft
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"
Affordable Interior Design by Uploft
Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Shopping for Affordable Desks & TLC's "Sister Wives" Drama
Affordable Interior Design by Uploft
Betsy answers all of your design questions
info_outlineBetsy Helmuth discusses expanding to new visual platforms, announces the Affordable Interior Design YouTube channel, and introduces a business Q&A series. She offers advice on subcontracting, creating design packages, finding affordable artwork and chandeliers, and evaluates butcher block countertops.
0:00 Introduction to visual content on new platforms
0:32 Announcement of Affordable Interior Design's YouTube channel
1:46 Introduction to business question Q&A series
2:20 How to submit questions for future episodes
2:53 Advice on subcontracting design selections for builders
8:11 Tips on creating design packages
13:46 Sponsor: Premium Membership
15:03 Finding affordable artwork alternatives
18:16 Locating budget-friendly cascading chandeliers
22:08 Evaluating butcher block countertops
- Affordable Interior Design now has a YouTube channel along with Instagram and Facebook pages, making it easier for listeners to visualize design concepts discussed in the podcast.
- When meeting with a luxury homebuilder or any new client, focus on asking detailed questions to understand the scope of work before discussing pricing or presenting packages.
- For clients seeking high-end design elements on a budget, use Google image searches and specific search terms to find affordable alternatives that match the style of more expensive pieces.
Additional show notes:
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