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Dec 9, 2021
Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle and discusses holiday supply chain issues. She provides tips on buying furniture for a new house and answers listener questions. Topics include architectural statements and mixing metal finishes. Betsy wraps up with a sponsor message and premium membership benefits.
0:00 Betsy Helmuth introduces the online class bundle
1:38 Betsy Helmuth discusses holiday season and supply chain
issues
2:16 Betsy Helmuth on buying furniture with a house
3:29 Betsy Helmuth answers listener questions before the new
year
3:42 Listener question from Sammy about architectural
statements
10:17 Betsy Helmuth's advice on Sammy's home design
18:57 Listener question from Ghani about mixing metal finishes
23:23 Betsy Helmuth wraps up and encourages listener engagement
24:56 Betsy Helmuth talks about premium membership benefits
- When incorporating two-tone metal finishes, avoid mixing warm
and cool metals, instead opt for combining dark metals with either
warm or cool metals.
- A transitional home with neutral elements offers flexibility to
incorporate various design styles, allowing for personalized
touches while maintaining cohesiveness.
- When working on a tight budget, prioritize matching finishes for
prominent features like faucets and hardware to ensure a cohesive
look, even if you must compromise on preferred materials.
Additional show notes:
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