Affordable Interior Design by Uploft

Affordable Interior Design by Uploft

Get fresh tips from budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth. Each episode is packed with interior design secrets the other pros don't want you to know and with answers to your burning questions. Betsy owns Uploft Interior Design and has been featured on HGTV, NBC's "Today Show", CBS News, Lifetime, and more. She penned the best-selling books, "Big Design, Small Budget" and "Affordable Interior Design". Helmuth has shared her affordable interior design design advice and DIY approaches with millions through live workshops, her design books, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews. She brings her knowledge to podcasting, discussing color palettes, pattern mixing, budget creation, floor plan maximization, and more. It’s time to start living in the home of your dreams without maxing out your credit cards. Learn how with Affordable Interior Design by Uploft! Ask Betsy Helmuth a design question here: Affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast Upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes here: Affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast Become an interior designer with Uploft’s Academy here: https://www.uploftinteriordesignacademy.com/ For more design tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.

Episodes

Making Your Furniture Fit & Alyson Stoner's "Semi-Well Adjusted Despite Literally Everything"

September 2, 2025 • 35 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she navigates the transition from summer to fall, sharing her personal experiences with back-to-school chaos and family dynamics. Betsy dives into a design question from Elaine in Charlotte, North Carolina, tackling the challenges of a family room that feels unbalanced and lacks a cohesive color palette. With her signature style, Betsy offers practical advice on r...
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TBT: Bedroom Balance

August 28, 2025 • 26 mins
Betsy Helmuth introduces the premium membership, shares a personal update, and discusses her new memoir project, including writing insights and chapter previews. She reflects on her career beginnings, personal tragedies, and professional conflicts. Betsy answers a listener question from Megan in Marietta, Georgia, and concludes with sponsor details, submission instructions, and news about her new YouTube channel. Timestamps: 0:...
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Brainstorming About Built-Ins & Hulu's "Mr. and Mrs. Murder"

August 26, 2025 • 23 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into the world of interior design and true crime! In this episode, Betsy answers listener questions, including a query from Amelia about her favorite line of paint colors from Benjamin Moore. Discover why Betsy loves their historical colors and how they can elevate your space. Next, Betsy tackles a more complex question from Samantha, who is renovating ...
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TBT: Designing a Living Room and Warming Up the Farmhouse Style

August 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Betsy Helmuth shares details on Uploft's premium membership, recaps a team reunion in NYC, and announces new hiring opportunities. She also answers listener questions about family room design and window coverings. 0:00 Premium membership details 1:17 Introduction by speaker 1:31 Uploft team reunion in New York City 2:01 Photoshoot experience and challenges 3:17 Dinner and team bonding 5:22 Hiring announcement for sales and ...
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Finding the Right Rug in Flagstaff & Showtime's "Couples Therapy"

August 19, 2025 • 31 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she navigates the chaos of summer's end while tackling your design dilemmas! From rug selection to creating a cozy, traditional feel in your home, Betsy offers her expert advice to Emily from Flagstaff, Arizona. In the second half of the episode, Betsy dives into her latest binge-watch obsession, "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. She shares her thoughts on the couple...
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TBT: What's Wrong With These Rooms?

August 14, 2025 • 33 mins
Going back to Sept. 2023, Betsy Helmuth discusses her pregnancy and family dynamics, shares tips for planning a baby party, and emphasizes the importance of deadlines for design motivation. She answers a listener's question about designing a multifunctional room and announces updates for Affordable Interior Design’s YouTube channel and social media. Timestamps: 1:31 Betsy's pregnancy and family dynamics 2:38 Planning a baby pa...
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Warming Up a Cold Room & TLC's "Match Me Abroad"

August 12, 2025 • 24 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into your design dilemmas and shares her insights on creating a warm and cozy family room! Betsy answers a design question from Justine in Philadelphia, who is struggling to find a cohesive style in her long and narrow family room. With tips on color palettes, furniture arrangement, and the importance of metal finishes, Betsy provides practical advice to...
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TBT: The Trouble with Home Gyms & Eco-Friendly Designs

August 7, 2025 • 28 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this exciting episode of the Affordable Interior Design podcast, where she shares her insights on personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the journey of becoming a better business owner. Betsy reflects on her recent trip to a business workshop in Chicago, discussing the importance of self-improvement and how it directly impacts the success of your business. She emphasizes the significance of making conscious c...
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Adding Finishing Touches & Netflix's "Amy Bradley Is Missing"

August 5, 2025 • 33 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she shares her insights on creating a luxe look without breaking the bank! From her charming cabin in Connecticut, Betsy discusses the ongoing temperature battle with her husband and dives into a listener's question from Kassidi in Indiana about finishing touches for her family room. Betsy provides expert advice on balancing furniture, incorporating height, and ad...
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Gabbeh Rugs & HBO Max's "Gilded Age"

July 31, 2025 • 33 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this exciting episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into your design questions and shares her thoughts on the latest season of HBO Max's "Gilded Age." In the first half, Betsy answers a listener's query about styling a new one-bedroom apartment, discussing furniture arrangement, color palettes, and how to define personal style on a budget. She emphasizes the importance of inspiration images and f...
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TBT: Dark Floors and Tiny Offices

July 29, 2025 • 23 mins
Betsy Helmuth discusses the perks of premium membership, her spring activities, and a mall shopping trip. She shares new home store finds and design inspiration, answers listener questions about paint colors and a dual-purpose office/music room, and announces the new YouTube channel and social media pages. Timestamps:1:33 Betsy Helmuth's spring activities2:35 Mall shopping experience3:30 Discovering new home stores5:01 Inspirati...
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TBT: Advice with Kelly and Anita from Decorating Tips & Tricks

July 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Betsy Helmuth introduces new social media channels and welcomes guests Kelly and Anita from Decorating Tips and Tricks. They analyze listener Kim's kitchen and living room, offering tailored advice. Listener Brandy's window treatment question is also addressed. Closing remarks and sponsor messages follow. Timestamps: 1:32 Show and Guest Introduction3:33 Listener Question: Open Space Design5:01 Room Layout Description for Kim6:2...
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Finishing an Edwardian Room & Netflix's "Tell Me Who I Am"

July 22, 2025 • 30 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into the world of interior design and shares her insights on creating a luxe look without breaking the bank. Betsy discusses her exciting project on the Upper West Side, where she’s designing a stunning $6 million apartment filled with bold and colorful art. In this episode, Betsy answers a listener's question from Veronica in Bournemouth, England, who i...
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TBT: Heading Out for "Island Fun"

July 17, 2025 • 32 mins
Betsy shares her third trimester update and news about her upcoming book. She provides kitchen remodel advice for Renee and design tips for Kelly's condo. Plus, learn about premium membership benefits, an online class bundle, and Betsy's vacation plans. Timestamps:1:31 Betsy's third trimester update6:49 Betsy's upcoming book7:56 Kitchen remodel advice for Renee16:24 Design advice for Kelly's condo27:05 Betsy's vacation plans ...
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Unrelaxing a Mountain Lodge & HBO Max's "Gilded Age"

July 15, 2025 • 36 mins
Join Betsy Helmut in this episode of Affordable Interior Design as she shares her love for her cozy cottage in the woods and dives into the world of interior design! Betsy discusses a recent art consultation with a long-time client who discovered a stunning whale tail etching while vacationing in Nantucket. She emphasizes the importance of selecting the right frame to enhance the artwork and shares her thoughts on balancing differe...
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TBT: Styling Your Bookcase & Embracing Mid-Century Modern

July 10, 2025 • 31 mins
Betsy Helmuth introduces premium membership and shares updates on her home design. She discusses rising home decor prices and prioritizing room setups for families. Betsy offers tips for built-in bookshelves and motivating decor by hosting guests. Listener questions cover mid-century modern bedrooms and houseplants. She also announces a new YouTube channel and social media links, and highlights a collaboration with Maria from Bloom...
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Creating a Color Palette & HBO Max's "And Just Like That"

July 8, 2025 • 35 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this exciting episode of Affordable Interior Design as she celebrates 10 years on the air! 🎉 Betsy shares her journey, highlights from the past decade, and the importance of your support through reviews and word-of-mouth. In this episode, Betsy dives into a design dilemma from premium member Laura, who is looking to revamp her living room with a color scheme that harmonizes with her existing art pieces. Bets...
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TBT: Picture Lights and Not-So-Picture-Perfect Inspo Images

July 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of premium membership, Connecticut fall activities, and home renovation challenges, including heating issues in a cottage. She answers listener questions about window treatments, baseboards, gallery walls, and kitchen design dilemmas. Plus, an online class bundle promotion and YouTube content. 0:00 Premium membership benefits1:31 Fall activities in Connecticut2:20 Home renovation challenges3:47...
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Living Room Finishing Touches & Netflix's "America's Sweethearts, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders"

July 1, 2025 • 33 mins
Join Betsy Helmuth in this exciting episode of Affordable Interior Design as she dives into the latest updates and transformations happening on the podcast after 10 incredible years! From a name change to a fresh format and increased social media presence, Betsy shares her vision for the future and invites you to stay tuned for all the new content. Betsy answers listener Carmen's question about decorating a living room, providin...
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Stumped by Layouts in the Southwest & HBO's "Pee-Wee as Himself"

June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
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