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Betsy Helmuth announces a new premium podcast division and answers listener questions about designing around vibrant art, choosing soothing living room colors, painting furniture, the 60-30-10 color rule in industrial style, IKEA safety tips, and achieving a coastal theme with Pottery Barn finds. 0:00 Introduction and premium membership announcement 1:25 Launch of premium podcast division 3:38 Listener questions and podcast history 5:25 Question from Stephanie about designing around vibrant art 7:40 Tips for choosing colors for a soothing living room 8:02 Question from Crystal about painting furniture 12:31 Question from Michelle about 60-30-10 color rule and industrial style 19:03 Question about IKEA and safety tips for furniture 23:03 Question from Marissa about coastal theme and Pottery Barn - Use the 60-30-10 rule to create a cohesive color palette by selecting three colors from your inspiration piece and using them in varying percentages throughout the room. - When aiming for a sophisticated coastal theme, focus on textures and colors rather than overt nautical imagery to avoid a kitschy look. - For painting furniture, consider professional services to achieve a polished and durable finish, especially if aiming for a high-end style like Hollywood glam. 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.