About this podcast
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 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.
Hosted by interior designer and Uploft Interior Design founder Betsy Helmuth, this podcast is your go-to source for creating a stylish home—without breaking the bank. Each week, Betsy shares expert tips, design strategies, and real-life listener makeovers that prove you can live beautifully no matter the budget. In the second half of each episode, Betsy dives into the latest in pop culture—from design shows to juicy reality TV to buzzy streaming hits.
It’s the perfect mix of practical design advice and fun, unfiltered commentary. Whether you’re looking to refresh your space or your watchlist, this podcast has you covered.
Ask Betsy Helmuth a design question here: uploft.com/podcast Upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes here: uploft.com/podcast Become an interior designer with Uploft’s Academy here: 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
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- The Home Within with Sabrina Soto, Part II | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 584In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design podcast, I welcome back HGTV star and interior designer Sabrina Soto for another inspiring conversation about design, personal…
- The Home Within with Sabrina Soto, Part I | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 583In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I’m joined by HGTV star and interior designer Sabrina Soto for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about the deeper…
- Betsy's Big Announcement on The Uploft Interior Design Podcast | Uploft Interior Design · 30 min · Episode 582In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, After 11 incredible years and nearly 600 episodes, I’m sharing a bittersweet announcement about the future of the podcast…
- TBT: Connecticut Home Renovations: Interior Design Ideas for Beautiful, Livable Spaces | Uploft Interior Design · 32 min · Episode 581In this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, Betsy Helmuth opens the episode with personal anecdotes before discussing how to manage design expectations and…
- TBT: How to Choose Art & Window Treatments That Transform a Room | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 580Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, shares a squirrel eradication update, and celebrates a hot tub installation. She answers listener questions about displaying…
- TBT: Studio Apartment Makeover: Smart Small-Space Design Ideas That Work | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 579Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle and details its pricing, purchasing options, and premium membership benefits. She answers Lindsey's question about designing her…
- TBT: Dressing French Doors & A Peek Inside My Design Diary | Uploft Interior Design · 26 minIn this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I’m tackling the surprisingly tricky question of how to dress French doors, including why I’d skip traditional drapes on…
- A Fortune Teller Designed This Home?! & Hulu's "My Grandfather Charles Manson" | Uploft Interior Design · 26 min · Episode 577In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I explored how interior design goes far beyond choosing furniture and colors by sharing real-life client stories that highlighted…
- TBT: Living Room Design Tips Every Homeowner Should Know | Uploft Interior Design · 21 min · Episode 576In this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I answer three listener questions all about creating better living rooms, from blending contemporary furniture with the…
- Rental Design Challenges, Shared Bedrooms, & Netflix's "The Ultimatum" | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 575In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I catch you up on what’s happening in my world, from unpredictable summer weather and vacation plans to the surprising fact…
- TBT: Slow Style with Zandra Zuraw | Uploft Interior Design · 42 min · Episode 574Betsy Helmuth welcomes special guest Zandra Zuraw, who shares her journey from a varied professional background to interior design. Zandra discusses her transition to podcasting…
- TBT: Talking Renovations & Connecticut Homes | Uploft Interior Design · 31 minIn this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, Betsy Helmuth opens the episode with personal anecdotes before discussing how to manage design expectations and…
- Training a New Designer Part II: Symmetry, Floor Plans, & Pushing Your Clients | Uploft Interior Design · 27 minIn this episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I take you behind the scenes of my busy summer, balancing family life with a full client schedule while training a talented new…
- TBT: Advice with Kelly and Anita from Decorating Tips & Tricks | uploft Interior Design · 42 min · Episode 570Betsy 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…
- Training a New Designer: Budget, Layout & Client Boundaries | Uploft Interior Design · 26 min · Episode 569In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share a candid look at the chaos of balancing work, parenting, and summer schedules before taking you behind the scenes…
- TBT: Shopping Online for Art | Uploft Interior Design · 29 min · Episode 568Betsy Helmuth discusses the importance of artwork in interior design, shares her favorite piece from Ukraine, and explores various online platforms for sourcing art. She also…
- Interior Design Client Drama & More On Netflix's "America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" | Uploft Interior Design · 33 min · Episode 567In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I shared what’s been happening in both my professional and personal life, from feeling disappointed by the latest season of…
- TBT: Your Design Business, Part III | Uploft Interior Design · 26 min · Episode 566Betsy Helmuth discusses expanding to new visual platforms, announces the Affordable Interior Design YouTube channel, and introduces a business Q&A series. She offers advice on…
- Choosing Kitchen and Living Room Flooring & Netflix's "America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 565In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I shared how exhausted I was after a long day of client consultations, including redesigning a small living room and bedroom in…
- TBT: Your Design Business, Part II | Uploft Interior Design · 24 min · Episode 564Betsy Helmuth introduces her new YouTube channel, shares a Gilmore Girls-inspired weekend trip, discusses interior design pricing for combining furniture, and explores working…
- Strategic Floor Plans & a Smackdown for Lynn | Uploft Interior Design · 23 min · Episode 563In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I shared the story of helping a new client redesign a recently purchased Upper West Side apartment with stunning Central…
- TBT: Your Design Business, Part I | Uploft Interior Design · 26 min · Episode 562Betsy Helmuth discusses launching a YouTube channel and social media presence. She answers questions about starting an interior design business, recommends furniture companies…
- Behind the Scenes: Interior Design Clients & a 25-Year Reunion | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 561In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design, I shared a candid update on my hectic week as I prepared for my college reunion while juggling work, family obligations, and even…
- Dining Room Chandelier Rules, Mahjong Trends, & Lena Dunham’s "Famesick” | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 560In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I shared how I recently changed my podcast schedule to make my busy workweeks more manageable while juggling exciting…
- TBT: Leather Upholstery and Architectural Details | Uploft Interior Design · 35 min · Episode 559Betsy discusses her recent move and insights on real estate, answers Laurie's question about leather couches by explaining different types of leather, advises Kirsten on…
- The Overshare Episode: A Peek Into My Personal & Interior Design Diary | Uploft Interior Design · 30 min · Episode 558In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I opened up about one of the hardest weeks I’ve had in a long time, sharing how deeply shaken I was by the tragic loss of a…
- TBT: Nursery Design Ideas for a Beautiful and Functional Baby Room | Uploft Interior Design · 19 min · Episode 557Betsy announces her maternity leave and reflects on childbirth experiences. She answers a listener's question about Grand Millennial style and shares shopping tips for nursery…
- TBT: The Hidden Challenges of Home Gyms and Sustainable Interior Design | Uploft Interior Design · 29 min · Episode 556Join Betsy Helmuth in this exciting episode of the Uploft Interior Design podcast, where she shares her insights on personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the journey of becoming…
- Designing a Dream Apartment at The Apthorp & Choosing the Right Kitchen Flooring | Uploft Interior Design · 27 min · Episode 555In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I took listeners through a whirlwind day in my life as an interior designer, recording the podcast late at night in my…
- TBT: How to Choose Window Treatments and Keep an Open Concept Space Cohesive | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 554In this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, Betsy shares updates on her move, empathizes with clients in transition, and explains how to submit design…
- How Do I Fix This Room? Modern Organic Edition | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 553In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share how overwhelmed and inspired I’ve been lately from working with so many clients, especially one stylish fashion…
- TBT: Homesteading 101: Understanding Your Land First with Andy Cerrone | Uploft Interior Design · 44 min · Episode 552Betsy Helmuth and guest Andy Ciccone discuss seasonal eating, cultural identity, and Betsy's move to Connecticut. They explore adapting to new environments, historical…
- TBT: Lake House Design Ideas & How to Add Instant Wow Factor | Uploft Interior Design · 24 min · Episode 550Betsy discusses premium membership perks, shares summer reflections, and emphasizes task prioritization. She answers Karen's question on wood paneling solutions and Jade's on…
- TBT: How to Decorate a Beach Studio Apartment & Birthday Fun | Uploft Interior Design · 27 min · Episode 550Betsy discusses her birthday plans, concert and cottage trips, and organizing the cottage. She shares tips for planning a city day and announces an iTunes contest. Betsy answers…
- From Cold Bedrooms to Harsh Lighting: Easy Fixes That Change Everything | Uploft Interior Design · 23 min · Episode 549In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I celebrate over a decade of hosting my interior design podcast before diving straight into listener questions, starting…
- TBT: Fix a Boring Fireplace with Contrast & HGTV's "Castle Impossible" | Uploft Interior Design · 31 min · Episode 548In this throwback episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I talk about my long-standing love of fireplaces and how they serve as a focal point in any home, then dive into…
- Transform a Drab Space on a Budget & Netflix's "Dynasty: The Murdochs" | Uploft Interior Design · 25 min · Episode 547In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I reflect on my experience as an interior designer and podcast host while answering a listener’s question about how to make…
- TBT: How to Find Your Design Style & Mixing Metals the Right Way | Uploft Interior Design · 23 min · Episode 546Betsy shares listener feedback, announces new social media channels, and details premium membership benefits. She reflects on January and her business workshops, requests help…
- Filling Empty Corners & Netflix's "Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom" | Uploft Interior Design · 27 min · Episode 545In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I recorded late at night in my pajamas after putting my kids to bed, reflecting on my 11 years of podcasting while…
- TBT: Mixing Rugs & Making Spaces Sophisticated | Uploft Interior Design · 33 min · Episode 544Betsy Helmuth shares her excitement about her upcoming book conference, discusses her journey in interior design, and offers advice on mixing rugs and color palettes. She also…
- Elevating a TV, Chaotic Entryways, & Mixing Woods | Uploft Interior Design · 23 min · Episode 543In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I walk through a fast-paced lightning round of listener questions, sharing practical and budget-friendly interior design…
- TBT: The Trap of Designing on a Dime | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 542Betsy Helmuth discusses a project at a local teen center, challenges with donated furniture, and the importance of intentional design. She also addresses difficulties in…
- Accessorizing Islands, Dining Room Rugs, & an Accent Wall Smackdown | Uploft Interior Design · 21 min · Episode 541In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I hosted a lightning round of listener questions and shared my practical interior design advice on three common dilemmas…
- TBT: Shopping Online for Rugs | Uploft Interior Design · 28 min · Episode 540Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of a premium membership, springtime decor, and recaps the previous episode on buying art online. She highlights the pros and cons of shopping…
- Zoom Backgrounds & Statement Chandeliers | Uploft Interior Design · 18 min · Episode 539In this episode of The Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I answer listener design questions and focus on practical ways to improve everyday spaces. I start by helping Priya from…
- TBT: Transforming Your Space with Drapes and Large-Scale Pieces | Uploft Interior Design · 23 minBetsy Helmuth discusses premium membership perks, Halloween and fall activities, and answers listener questions on window treatments in Houston and staircase handrails in…
- Adding Personality to Neutral Living & Bedrooms | Uploft Interior Design · 17 min · Episode 537In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I dove into the mailbag because March couldn’t come soon enough and I was more than ready for a little spring refresh…
- TBT: Tricky Layouts | Uploft Interior Design · 22 min · Episode 536Betsy Helmuth kicks off the episode with an introduction before diving into patio design and entertaining tips. She addresses a listener question from Kim in Hoby Sound, Florida…
- Moving Away From Cream & Netflix's "Love Is Blind" | Uploft Interior Design · 26 min · Episode 535In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I start by venting about being snowed in after multiple Nor’easters, with schools canceled, no babysitter, restless kids…
- Lightening a Living Room & Netflix's "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model" | Uploft Interior Design · 31 min · Episode 534In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share how much fun I’ve been having creating TikTok content for Uploft and invite listeners to submit their design…
