Brown and Black

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, using brown and black in design, and warming up spaces without painting. She shares small impactful projects, tips for a stress-free environment, and Feng Shui advice. Plus, an exclusive TV show announcement and a sneak peek at next week's focus on neutrals. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:32 Exploring brown and black in design 5:32 Incorporating black in design 9:49 Next week's focus: neutrals 11:38 Warming up a space without painting 12:58 Small projects for big impact 16:02 Designing a stress-free, calm environment 19:48 Feng Shui tips for a calming space 20:09 Betsy’s TV show announcement - Brown can create a cozy, traditional aesthetic but should be used intentionally to avoid blending into the background.  - Incorporating even a small amount of black into a room can provide context and coherence to the overall design.  - Adding textiles like drapes and area rugs can quickly warm up a space without the need for painting. 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.