Episode 76 – Your Design Dilemmas

1. INTRO – We love to solve problems and have gotten great feedback on these particular podcasts where we answer your design dilemmas or burning questions regarding interior design and the business of interior design.  Thanks to everyone who sent them to us!

2. This Episode is Sponsored by Helser Brothers Hardware.

Helser brothers are a fully custom manufacturer of drapery hardware.  It is run by Brothers Jay and Mark.  Jay was an expert independent drapery installer and designs new products that are install friendly and engineered for strength and Mark, a talented metal worker with a mind of an engineer, has been regarded as a mechanical genius by all who know him.

Helser has an outstanding reputation and has been in business for 24 years.  Their customer service agents known as “The Rod Squad” include retired interior designers and drapery workroom owners with decades of experience.

They can customize anything and any order over $100 is shipped free.  you can see their products at helserbrothers.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Listen to our interview with Jay Helser on Episode 71. 

3. We Answer Your Design Dilemmas!

A. Question #1: Ming from Woodland Hills, CA

“I’ve always liked crown moldings and would like them in my house but my ceilings are only 7-1/2’ high.  Would crown moldings only make the ceiling feel lower?”

B. Question #2: Poppy from Chicago, IL

“How much art is too much art in a room when you’re filling walls?  What are your go to alternatives to art when you already have a lot of art in one room but still have blank wall space?”

C. Question #3: Tyler from Nashville, TN

“What are the rules about mixing furniture wood colors/styles in one space?”

D. Question #4: Tracy (Interior DesigneR) from Richmond, VA

“What would be the most important thing you can do as a newbie to set yourself up for success and your best advice to someone just starting out in the interior design business?”

E. Question #5: Justine from San Franciso, CA

“How do I spruce up a rental?  What is the best investment furniture pieces when you don’t know how long you’ll be there?  With the economy unstable right now, what is the best way to make the most of your spaces with less?”

F. Question #6: Lauren from Alpharetta, GA 

“How do you deal with PTSD from a remodel gone bad?  I had a very bad experience with a renovation of my Master Bath.  I am now wanting to do some renovations to my kitchen but am paralyzed for fear of another problem.  What is your suggestion on how to overcome this?”

G. Question #7: Roberta from St. Louis, Missouri

“What greenery or faux décor should I put in my outside window boxes in the winter?”