Food for Thought

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, shares Thanksgiving stories and plans, and explores mid-century modern design. She answers listener questions on bedroom window treatments and kitchen design, offers cabinet and backsplash tips, and wraps up with Thanksgiving gratitude. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:26 Thanksgiving greetings and personal anecdotes 3:01 Thanksgiving plans and mid-century modern design 5:56 Nostalgia and changing design tastes 10:26 Listener question from Carrie about bedroom window 18:01 Advice on bedroom furniture layout 22:38 Listener question from Cindy about kitchen design 28:19 Cabinet and backsplash suggestions 35:51 Thanksgiving gratitude and closing remarks - Don't be afraid to block large, low-to-the-ground windows with smaller, inconsequential furniture like upholstered benches, and add floor-length drapes for a more cohesive look. - In two-tone kitchens, removing dark crown molding from white upper cabinets and replacing mismatched knobs with uniform pulls can significantly elevate the aesthetic. - Avoid using white on white in kitchens as it can make elements look mismatched and dated; instead, choose a backsplash with a distinct color to add personality and freshness. 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.