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Affordable Interior Design by Uploft Betsy Helmuth
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4.2 • 10 Ratings
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Get fresh tips from the budget decorating guru, Betsy Helmuth.
Each episode is packed with secrets the other pros don't want you to know and with answers to your burning design questions.
Betsy is a NY-based designer, owner of Affordable Interior Design, and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She is the author of the best-selling book, Affordable Interior Design.
Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live teaching workshops, her design book, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews.
She brings her knowledge to the world of podcasting. The episodes include topics like color palettes, pattern mixing, budget creation, layout maximization, and much 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!
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Jazzing Up a Hallway and Bathroom Updates
I hope you are having a great kickoff to your summer, we only have two more weeks of school left here and my kids are clamoring to get the summer started.
When you're an entrepreneur, sometimes it doesn't always feel so cyclical. Sometimes you have to ride the waves of your children or your spouse who may have a more regular job. Last year, I felt like I was really waiting around because everything was kind of pending with our move so we didn’t really make any summer plans.
Now, we’re settled in our home but experienced another curveball with a baby on the way so once again, we’re not making any plans.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.
This episode, we discuss…
[3:09] Jazzing up a hallway (Andrea)
[10:04] Bathroom updates (Ranae)
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
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Kitchens, Fireplaces, and Decals
Summer is quickly approaching and I am definitely not prepared. I’m honestly never prepared for the summer but this time I am blaming it on the fact that I am pregnant and the idea of planning a vacation in advance is not appealing.
We have two weeks at the end of summer where my kids aren’t in camp so I am ready to get out and explore the world before we have a newborn again but we may just be spending the summer exploring the local beaches and finally finishing our home.
Last episode I shared that I have been working on a really fun creative project that has been on my mind for years and I am excited to finally bring it to fruition. This project is a book of personal essays about my interior design career, my journey, the highs and lows as I have been in the industry for 18 years now. If there’s something you want to know more about, please send me an email at betsy@affordableinteriordesign.com with what you’re wanting to learn so I can make sure to include it in my book.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.
This episode, we discuss…
[8:58] Changing up the backsplash and counters in the kitchen (Mel)
[14:03] Decorating fireplace mantles (Kristin)
[20:46] Using wall decals is a child’s room (Sara)
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
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Tricky Windows and Sofa Table Temptations
I'm feeling really good. Most of my energy is back. I'm rarely feeling sick due to my pregnancy. And it is spring. And Connecticut is gorgeous. In the springtime. It's beautiful in the winter. Amazing in the fall. I haven't been here for a summer yet. But spring. Wow, there's so many flowers and so much to see.
I’ve also been working on a fun creative project that has been on my mind for years and I am excited to finally bring it to fruition. I'm working on a book of personal essays about my interior design career, my journey, the highs and lows as I have been in the industry for 18 years now. If there’s something you want to know more about, please send me an email at betsy@affordableinteriordesign.com with what you’re wanting to learn so I can make sure to include it in my book.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.
This episode, we discuss…
[5:29] Window treatments for a 60’s home (Monica)
[14:56] Putting the finishing touches on a living room (Stephanie)
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
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From Teacher to Interior Designer with Shannon Major
I am joined today by special guest, Shannon Major, alumna of the Academy and Uploft Interior Design designer here to share her journey with you.
This episode, we discuss…
[1:01] About Shannon Major
[1:22] How long it took Shannon to become an interior designer after joining the Academy
[1:52] What inspired Shannon to join the Academy
[2:45] What made Shannon look into interior design
[3:53] Other career paths Shannon was exploring
[4:35] Shannon’s experience with the Academy
[7:27] What the process was like from student to interior designer
[8:29] What Shannon’s day to day looks like as an interior designer
[12:57] The most valuable thing Shannon learned in the Academy
[16:45] Does Shannon still use the resources from the Academy?
[19:39] Advice Shannon would give someone who is skeptical about pursuing a career in interior design
[21:49] The positive changes Shannon has seen from taking the Academy
[24:56] Skills Shannon was able to transfer from teaching to interior design
Connect with Shannon:
Website: https://www.uploftinteriordesign.com/
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign
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Black Windows, Kitchen Crown Molding, and Selecting a Style
Spring is here and I am loving it! I wanted to thank you all for your well wishes on last week’s announcement. Your support means the world to me and I’m so grateful for you tuning in each week.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.
This episode, we discuss…
[1:54] Painting exterior windows (Libu)
[5:58] Updating a builder grade kitchen (Lisa)
[12:07] Determining your style word (Melissa)
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign
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A Big Announcement
It feels like forever since it's just been you and me here on the podcast answering questions and I really appreciate your patience while I have been otherwise occupied.
So I did a few best of episodes, which as you know, if you're a regular listener is not really like me. I'm always on the airways talking to you guys and answering your questions. Well, I've been really sick. Luckily, it is nothing negative but I have big news for you.
Listen in to learn more about Betsy’s big announcement and her answers to your burning questions.
This episode, we discuss…
[1:16] Where Betsy has been
[2:39] How Betsy’s been handling the news
[5:41] How to submit questions to be answered on the show
[6:03] Addressing a negative review
[11:35] Finding the perfect rug for a nursery
Links:
Website:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com
Book:
https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book
Become a Premium Member:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Submit Your Questions:
https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign
Customer Reviews
Fantastic
Great tips and fantastic host. Thank you!
So rude and insensitive
I just stumbled across this podcast for the first time and it’ll certainly be the last. This woman is incredibly rude and and judgmental. The way she referred to some of the questions her listeners asked was really appalling. I guess that some people may enjoy that kind of tone but I prefer more positive and constructive things.
One of my favorite podcasts
Love it, a must if you care about your home 😄
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