Designing with the Planet in Mind with Stephanie from Sustainable Minimalists

Betsy Helmuth welcomes guest Stephanie Seferian to discuss eco-friendly and sustainable design. They define key terms, share tips for sustainable interiors, and highlight the importance of third-party certifications. They also explore the benefits of quality over cheapness and buying second-hand items. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:23 Introduction of guest, Stephanie Seferian 1:54 Discussion on eco-friendly and sustainable design 4:04 Definitions of green, eco-friendly, and sustainable 7:42 Tips on making interior design more sustainable 11:31 Importance of third-party certifications 16:26 Examples of third-party certifications 18:17 Shifting mindset towards quality over cheapness 23:52 Benefits of buying second-hand items 32:51 Where to find more about Stephanie Seferian - Rethink the trend cycle and focus on timeless, durable items to reduce waste and save money in the long run. - Look for third-party certifications like FSC, Made Safe, and Certified B to ensure that your purchases are eco-friendly and ethically produced. - Prioritize quality over quantity and consider the environmental and ethical impact of extremely cheap products, which often come at a hidden cost to the planet and workers. 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.