Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of becoming a premium member, creating a cozy storefront, and launching the Affordable Interior Design Academy. She answers Eve's design questions about living room layouts, window treatments, blending styles, and lighting in spaces with high ceilings. Also, a new YouTube channel is introduced.

0:00 Becoming a premium member 1:27 Cozy storefront ambiance 2:29 Launch of Affordable Interior Design Academy 4:40 Ensuring the academy is the right fit 5:10 Eve's design questions 6:24 Living room layout challenges 12:19 Window treatments and baseboard heating 18:05 Blending old and new styles 20:59 Handling walls with architectural features 22:22 Lighting in a space with high ceilings and windows 24:57 Introducing the podcast's YouTube channel

- You don't need a high-end designer or a lot of money to get a luxe look; being your own interior designer is entirely possible. - When dealing with challenging spaces, it's crucial to systematically try every possible layout before making any changes to the room's structure. - Incorporating three points of light at a human level can make a room feel warmer and cozier, even if it's flooded with natural or overhead light.

Additional show notes:

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