Into the Ol' Mailbag

Betsy Helmuth shares updates, answers listener questions on custom slipcovers for leather sofas, and recommends new sofas. She addresses a correction on piano soundproofing, advises on using spreadsheets for planning purchases, and offers tips for dividing studio apartments. Plus, news on new staff and Feng Shui services. 0:00 Introduction and premium membership details 1:25 Listener updates and new questions 2:15 Advice on custom slipcovers for leather sofas 4:34 Recommendations for new sofas 5:10 Correction from vocal teacher Tim on piano soundproofing 6:32 Planning purchases with a spreadsheet 8:44 Tips for separating spaces in a studio apartment 13:06 More tips on dividing a studio space 18:00 Design TMI: New staff and Feng Shui services - Slipcovers are often not recommended for leather sofas because they tend to be saggy and slip off easily. - Using a folding screen is a flexible and aesthetically pleasing way to create separate zones in a studio apartment without blocking natural light. - Creating a detailed spreadsheet for planning interior design purchases helps manage budget, track orders, and ensure that all items are accounted for. 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.