Designer vs. Business Owner, Carpet vs. Wood

Betsy Helmuth discusses summer home shopping tips, coordinating patio decor with interior colors, and designing outdoor spaces. She answers listener questions on kitchen paint colors and flooring choices, and shares insights on custom shelves versus IKEA hacks. Plus, details on her premium membership and upcoming certification program. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:29 Betsy Helmuth welcomes listeners 1:49 Tips for summer home shopping and outdoor decor 3:26 Coordinating patio decor with home interior colors 4:25 Designing a patio for a client 6:24 Advice on using accent colors in outdoor spaces 6:37 Custom shelves vs. IKEA Billy bookcase hack 8:58 Jennifer's question on kitchen paint color 14:34 Betsy's upcoming interior design certification program 20:32 Sydney's question on flooring choices 26:17 Closing remarks and listener questions - Incorporating outdoor decor that complements your home's interior color scheme can create a cohesive visual flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. - For rental properties, budget-friendly hacks like using IKEA Billy bookcases can offer a temporary yet stylish solution without the financial commitment of built-ins. - Balancing warm and cool tones in open-concept spaces can be achieved by treating walls consistently and avoiding accent walls that draw unwanted attention to less desirable features. 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.