Outdoor Design and a Smackdown

Betsy announces a premium membership, discusses the coronavirus impact on production, and reflects on work pressure. She shares thoughts on projects during downtime and encourages listeners to send design questions. Betsy answers Marissa's question on outdoor furniture and Kylie's on decluttering. 0:00 Premium membership announcement 1:09 Coronavirus impact on podcast production 1:59 Introduction to the episode 3:41 Reflection on work pressure and taking a break 5:35 Thoughts on projects and hobbies during downtime 7:28 Encouragement to send design questions 7:55 Marissa's question about outdoor furniture 14:08 Betsy's advice on outdoor furniture 14:46 Kylie's question about cluttered space 27:12 Closing thoughts and encouragement - Embrace the opportunity to declutter and reorganize your space by focusing on multifunctional furniture and disciplined storage habits. - When selecting outdoor furniture, ensure it aligns with the architectural style of your home and provides a striking contrast, such as black wrought iron for a traditional look. - In small or cozy spaces, prioritize larger, multifunctional pieces over numerous medium-sized items to avoid a cluttered appearance and maximize functionality. 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.