Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, shares her August activities, and addresses challenges with retailer lead times. She advises on homeschooling setups, the impact of the pandemic on design, and answers a listener's question about new builds. Tips for gallery walls, wallpaper in open concepts, and choosing colors for north-facing rooms are also included.

0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:26 Betsy's return and August activities 2:24 Challenges with retailer lead times 3:06 Client's homeschooling setup issues 5:04 Impact of pandemic on design work 7:10 Listener question from Allison about new build 10:26 Creating a gallery wall 14:26 Wallpaper in an open concept area 20:08 Choosing colors for north-facing rooms

- Supply chain disruptions are causing significant delays in furniture delivery times, making it challenging for clients to set up their spaces as planned.  - Creating a cohesive design when merging different styles involves focusing on a balanced color palette and limiting clutter by reducing the number of surfaces available for decoration.  - Choosing the right wall treatments, such as using a darker color below wainscoting and a lighter color above, can help define spaces without overwhelming an open-concept area.

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