Heirloom Issues and Kitchen Realness

Affordable Interior Design by Uploft - A podcast by Betsy Helmuth - Thursdays

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Betsy Helmuth shares summer updates, discusses managing office heat, and plans with her kids. She talks about rebuilding after a storefront flood, answers listener questions, and covers Tabitha's modern Boho redesign and open shelving in kitchens. Plus, a promotion for YouTube and social media. 0:00 Premium membership promotion 1:25 Introduction and summer update 2:28 Managing the heat in the office 3:06 Summer plans with the kids 4:15 Storefront flood and rebuilding 5:08 Listener questions submission process 5:44 Mailbag introduction 6:06 Tabitha's modern Boho redesign 11:28 Open shelving in the kitchen discussion 24:00 YouTube channel and social media promotion - Incorporating heirloom pieces into your home can add a personalized touch, but sometimes moving them to a less conspicuous spot or restyling them is necessary to fit your aesthetic. - Layering rugs on top of wall-to-wall carpeting is generally not advisable unless the carpeting is very low pile, as it can create tripping hazards and won't sit well. - Open shelving in kitchens may look great in magazines, but in real life, they often require too much maintenance and can appear cluttered, making them impractical for most people. 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.