Celebrating #103 with Q&A
Betsy Helmuth announces a new premium membership, reflects on the podcast’s journey, and thanks listeners. She answers questions on curtain panel calculations, reupholstering sofas, accessorizing coffee tables, painting wood trim and kitchen cabinets, and combining design styles. 0:00 Announcement of premium membership and benefits 1:26 Introduction to episode 103 2:06 Reflection on the podcast journey and milestones 3:42 Appreciation for listeners and introduction to Q&A segment 4:07 Curtain panel calculation and recommendation 6:22 Advice on whether to reupholster a sofa 8:05 Tips for accessorizing a coffee table 12:35 Continuation of Q&A segment 13:18 Considerations for painting wood trim 16:41 Advice on painting kitchen cabinets 18:01 Combining multiple interior design styles - You don't need to buy expensive double-wide curtain panels; instead, purchase standard-sized panels and have them hemmed together at a local dry cleaner for a more affordable solution. - It's generally not worth the cost to reupholster a sofa unless it has significant sentimental value or you can find a very affordable upholsterer, as the expense often exceeds buying a new one. - When accessorizing a coffee table, use odd numbers for visual interest, incorporate a tray for functionality and organization, and avoid overcrowding so there's still space for practical use. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.