Designing for a Billionaire

Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, designing with and without budget constraints, and the significance of starting with art or a rug. She also covers the role of texture, taking risks with high-end clients, and answers listener questions on windows and luxury purchases. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:25 Designing for a client with no budget 2:34 Comparing high budget and low budget designs 3:10 Importance of starting with art or rug 6:23 Importance of texture in design 7:46 Taking design risks with high-end clients 9:15 Listener question about windows 9:33 Avoiding multiple pieces of the same kind in one room 11:04 Listener question about exciting purchases for a billionaire client - The design process can start with either the art or the rug, as both elements set the color palette and style for the space. - Texture plays a crucial role in high-end design, with rich materials like velvet and silk wallpaper adding depth and luxury. - Designing with a limitless budget reduces the ability to take risks, as pieces are seen as long-term investments and need to be timeless. 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.