Back to Basics

Betsy Helmuth discusses the impact of the pandemic on podcast production and shares homeschooling experiences. She emphasizes the importance of a comfortable home during quarantine, answers listener questions on kitchen design mistakes, blending farmhouse and modern styles, choosing wall colors, and small living room layouts. New YouTube channel and social media updates are announced. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:09 Coronavirus pandemic impact on podcast production 2:10 Introduction and podcast theme 3:30 Homeschooling experiences and benefits 6:16 Importance of a comfortable home during quarantine 7:44 Question from Ghani about kitchen design mistakes 10:02 Advice on fusing farmhouse and modern aesthetics 16:51 Question from Anne about choosing a new wall color 20:42 Question from Tamma about small living room layout 27:16 Announcement of new YouTube channel and social media - Creating different zones within a space can help improve its functionality and atmosphere, especially in small or multi-use areas. - Choosing a rich neutral wall color can provide a cozy and sophisticated contrast to white trim and furniture, avoiding a cold or institutional feel. - Using an inspiration piece, such as a large artwork, can help drive the color palette and overall design direction of a room, ensuring cohesiveness and harmony. 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.