Softening Sterile Spaces

Betsy Helmuth updates on her moving plans and house hunting, discusses a potential move to Virginia, and answers listener questions on drapery and adding wooden beams. She also evaluates architectural vs. cosmetic changes and announces a YouTube channel and social media presence. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:26 Personal update: Moving plans and house hunting 2:43 Considering a move to Virginia 3:56 Diving into listener questions 4:57 Listener question from Ghani about drapery 13:47 Listener question from Donna about adding wooden beams 15:24 Evaluating architectural changes vs. cosmetic changes 22:19 Encouragement to submit questions and leave reviews 23:39 Announcement of YouTube channel and social media - Consider alternative ways to warm up a space, such as using warm wall colors, adding textiles like rugs and throw blankets, and incorporating artwork with softer lines. - Avoid architectural changes like adding beams if they don't fit the room's dimensions or existing style, and instead focus on cosmetic updates to personalize and enhance the space. - For difficult windows or spaces, explore non-drapery solutions like texture and lighting adjustments to achieve a softer, more inviting atmosphere without the complexity of installing curtains. 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.