Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, seasonal decor tips, and details about the academy program. She answers listener questions on rug sizes, over bed tables, dining room rugs, and starting a design business. Plus, she shares her new favorite paint colors.

0:00 premium membership benefits 1:27 introduction and seasonal talk 2:03 academy program details 3:06 question from Beth about rug size and placement 6:13 recommendation on rug types and sizes 9:02 question from Heather about over bed tables 13:51 new favorite paint colors 16:02 question from Tara about dining room rugs and wood floors 21:31 question from Tina about starting a design business 30:58 closing remarks and thank yous

- Opt for low-pile rugs under desks and dining tables to avoid the need for plastic chair mats and to accommodate chair movement without leaving indentations. - Consider using two 8x10 rugs instead of one large custom-sized rug in a home office for easier replacement and practical maintenance. - Mixing wood tones between furniture and flooring is acceptable, but using an area rug with a pattern under a dining table can help separate the wood tones and camouflage stains.

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