Tough Love

Betsy Helmuth shares tips on overcoming designer's block and answers listener questions. She advises Rachel on styling a 1930s craftsman home, including painting wood trim and budget-friendly design tips. Betsy also addresses Shaney's bed pillow query and Carol's furniture color choices for a mid-century modern home. 0:00 Online class bundle promotion   1:25 Show introduction by Speaker 2   1:39 Betsy Helmuth discusses designer's block and listener questions   2:25 Rachel's question about styling a 1930s craftsman home with wood trim   6:32 Advice on painting wood trim and wall color suggestions   8:11 Rachel's follow-up question on tackling room design on a small budget   13:07 Betsy announces new YouTube channel and social media links   13:45 Shaney's question about bed pillows   16:08 Carol's question about choosing furniture colors for a mid-century modern home   24:17 Betsy promotes online interior design consultations - Paint the trim white to create a cohesive look and avoid mismatched wood tones.  - Start with a clear design vision and inspiration photos before making incremental changes to your space. - Avoid using too many decorative pillows on beds to maintain a neat and practical bedroom appearance. 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.