Design Q&A - Beating the Beige-Blahs, Defining a Space with Rugs, Placing an Arc Lamp, & Getting Windows Right

Betsy Helmuth celebrates her birthday week and shares her Serendipity 3 tradition. She discusses business group circles, addresses a listener's beige decor query, and offers tips on curtains, arcing lamp placement, and arranging an area rug with a dining table. Closing with news about her new YouTube channel. 0:00 Premium membership details 1:25 Betsy Helmuth's birthday week 2:25 Serendipity 3 birthday tradition 4:18 Business group circles and mission 6:55 Listener question from Melody 8:22 Addressing the beige decor issue 11:29 Recommendations for curtains and rods 16:09 Arcing lamp placement 16:59 Area rug and dining table arrangement 18:52 Closing remarks and new YouTube channel - Reflecting on personal growth and achievements can provide a deep sense of purpose and direction. - Making thoughtful design choices, such as using performance fabrics or the right size mirror, can significantly enhance daily living and reduce stress. - Strategically updating key elements like curtains and rugs can transform a space without exceeding a tight budget. 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.

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Get fresh tips from budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth. Each episode is packed with secrets the other pros don't want you to know and with answers to your burning design questions.  Betsy owns Uploft Interior Design and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She penned the best-selling book, Affordable Interior Design.  Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live workshops, her design book, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews. She brings her knowledge to podcasting, discussing color palettes, pattern mixing, budget creation, layout maximization, and more. It’s time to start living in the home of your dreams without maxing out your credit cards. Learn how with Affordable Interior Design by Uploft! Ask Betsy Helmuth a design question here: Affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast Upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes here: Affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast Become an interior designer with Uploft’s Academy here: https://www.uploftinteriordesignacademy.com/ For more design tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.