Betsy Helmuth addresses listener design dilemmas, including choosing a media console, finding the right TV stand, and budget-friendly rustic furniture. She shares lighting solutions for the living room, offers advice on updating home decor, and answers a mudroom question.

0:00 Premium membership introduction 1:25 Listener's design dilemma 2:05 Choosing a media console 5:09 Finding the right TV stand 6:30 Budget-friendly rustic furniture 8:42 Lighting solutions for the living room 12:14 Listener's furniture dilemma 16:55 Advice on updating home decor 17:08 Listener's mudroom question

- Opt for a media console that is slightly smaller than the full width of your wall to avoid a cluttered or ill-fitting appearance. - Combine open and closed storage solutions in your mudroom to accommodate both visual appeal and practical use for your family. - Use a mix of floor and table lamps to create balanced lighting in rooms without overhead fixtures, avoiding direct light sources near screens to reduce eye strain.

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