TV Consoles, Floating Shelves, and Clutter

Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, her busy week, and her upcoming birthday trip to Paris. She answers listener questions about choosing a media console, decorating around a TV, and organizing kids' spaces. Betsy also shares tips on bookcases and shelving units, and announces a new YouTube channel. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership benefits 1:25 Betsy Helmuth's busy week at affordable interior design 2:37 Betsy's upcoming trip to Paris for her birthday 3:50 Question from Irina about choosing a media console 5:27 Tips on decorating the space around a TV 8:34 Recommendations for buying a mid-century modern TV console 11:50 Question from Lisa about white wall ledges for her daughter's room 14:26 Recommendations for bookcases and shelving units 18:09 Question from Renee about decluttering and styling a tall dresser 22:11 Betsy's advice on organizing kids' spaces and hiring a professional 23:36 Outro and announcement of new YouTube channel and social media links - A TV console should be as wide as the TV or wider, ideally with a height that positions the TV at eye level when seated. - Floating shelves are best used for decor rather than functional storage, especially in children's rooms where sturdier options like wall-mounted bookcases are preferable. - Utilizing trays for organizing items on top of dressers and labeled bins for children's toys can help manage clutter effectively. 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.