Betsy Helmuth shares her summer vacation in Maine, discusses Airbnb design tips, and lessons from booking vacation rentals. She answers listener questions about living room floors, family room makeovers, and fireplace wall design. Plus, a new YouTube channel announcement and sponsor messages.

0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:26 Betsy's summer vacation in Maine 2:49 Airbnb experiences and the importance of good design 6:00 Booking vacation rentals and lessons learned 8:08 Listener question: Veronica's living room floor dilemma 15:02 Listener question: Rana's family room makeover 23:26 Listener question: Cindy's fireplace wall and design style 32:51 Announcing the new YouTube channel and social media links

- Comfort and safety in your living space are paramount, even when you're on vacation, so it's worth investing a bit more to ensure a restful and enjoyable experience. - When designing an open-concept living area, consider using drapes as an inspiration piece to introduce new colors and patterns, which can help balance the room's palette and add visual interest. - Avoid creating a heavy, dark atmosphere by incorporating lighter colors and different textures, such as stone or white mantles, to create contrast and brighten the space.

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