Micro Apartments, Major Ideas

Betsy Helmuth discusses living in micro apartments, offering tips like avoiding dark colors and using light blue paints. She covers the pros and cons of multipurpose furniture, clear pieces, Murphy beds, and sleeper sofas. Betsy also shares lighting solutions and the use of wall-mounted bookcases. 0:00 Becoming a premium member 1:17 Introduction to micro apartments 2:00 Personal experience with small spaces 3:27 Tips for living in micro apartments 3:58 Avoiding dark colors 4:37 Recommended light blue paint colors 5:58 Multipurpose furniture drawbacks 8:23 Benefits of clear furniture 9:37 Considerations for Murphy beds 13:43 Benefits of futons and sleeper sofas 16:16 Lighting solutions for small spaces 17:36 Using wall-mounted bookcases 18:25 Contact information and closing remarks 18:58 New YouTube channel and social media platforms 19:53 Thank you to sponsors and supporters - Light blue paint can make small spaces feel more expansive and open due to its association with the sky and ocean. - Avoid overly multifunctional furniture as it often fails to perform any single function effectively. - Using clear or acrylic furniture helps maintain functionality while reducing visual clutter in small spaces. 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.