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Betsy Helmuth discusses premium member benefits, her upcoming time off, and shares tips on furniture sales and spring cleaning. She offers primer and paint recommendations, nursery paint colors, and answers listener questions about front doors, kitchen counters, and white sheets. Plus, a YouTube channel announcement. 0:00 Premium member benefits 1:09 Betsy taking time off 1:32 Introduction by Betsy Helmuth 1:46 Furniture sales and spring cleaning 3:19 Primer and paint recommendations 5:18 Paint colors for a nursery 7:55 Listener question from Kelly about front doors 15:01 Listener question from Kara about styling kitchen counters 18:48 Listener question from Simone about white sheets 23:36 New YouTube channel announcement 24:58 Thank yous and closing remarks - Painting the trim a different color from the walls adds a touch of contrast and sophistication, avoiding the appearance of a cheap rental. - White sheets are recommended for a luxurious, clean, and timeless look that is reminiscent of high-end hotels. - A storage headboard can be a practical alternative to nightstands in a space-constrained bedroom, though it may not always align with a high-end aesthetic. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.