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Sep 20, 2017
Betsy Helmuth chats with premium listener Dorothea about her bedroom design. They discuss removing a valance, choosing color palettes and bedding, lighting options, bed and headboard adjustments, rug size and placement, and pet-friendly floor tiles.
0:00 Premium membership announcement
1:25 Introduction of premium listener Dorothy
3:38 Description of Dorothy's family and home
7:30 Dorothy's design questions about her bedroom
9:08 Betsy's advice on removing the valance
12:16 Discussion on color palettes and bedding choices
18:09 Lighting suggestions for Dorothy's bedroom
20:18 Raising the bed and adjusting headboard height
27:39 Selecting the right rug size and placement
30:11 Recommendations for pet-friendly floor tiles
- Removing heavy valances from windows can significantly
increase natural light and modernize the look of a room.
- Using an inspiration piece, such as a landscape painting, to
create a cohesive color palette can elevate the sophistication of a
space.
- Placing a rug under a bed should be done in a way that allows for
maximum comfort and visual balance, typically starting 6 to 12
inches in front of the nightstands and extending around the
bed.
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