Affordable Interior Design by Uploft
757 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 290 ratingsGet 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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Episodes
Episode 105: Q&A - Bar Cabinets, Etsy, Who Needs Design? and more...
June 24, 2017 15:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBBetsy answers more of your burning questions, just in time for Summer!
Q&A - Bar Cabinets, Etsy, Who Needs Design? and more...
June 24, 2017 15:00 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MBBetsy answers more of your burning questions, just in time for Summer!
Episode 104: Color, Tile, Key West, Chandeliers, and More!
June 15, 2017 00:56 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBBetsy answers more of your burning questions, just in time for Summer!
Color, Tile, Key West, Chandeliers, and More!
June 15, 2017 00:56 - 15 minutes - 17.3 MBBetsy answers more of your burning questions, just in time for Summer!
Celebrating #103 with Q&A
June 08, 2017 21:30 - 28 minutes - 33 MBWe have been so busy over here at AID that we didn't even get to toast our big 100th episode. We are making up for that with today's show and taking a record number of your design questions!
Episode 103: Celebrating #103 with Q&A
June 08, 2017 21:30 - 29 minutes - 22.9 MBWe have been so busy over here at AID that we didn't even get to toast our big 100th episode. We are making up for that with today's show and taking a record number of your design questions!
Episode 102: Budget Travel Tips with Tina from Tripbound
May 23, 2017 17:00 - 26 minutes - 20.6 MBBudget travel sounds like an oxymoron. But our guest Tina Williams from TripBound shares tips on making vacation affordable. From where to go to when to book, we are getting the inside scoop on leaving town. http://www.tripbound.com
Budget Travel Tips with Tina from Tripbound
May 23, 2017 17:00 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBBudget travel sounds like an oxymoron. But our guest Tina Williams from TripBound shares tips on making vacation affordable. From where to go to when to book, we are getting the inside scoop on leaving town. http://www.tripbound.com
Episode 101: Getting Smart About Art with Monica Shulman
May 19, 2017 19:00 - 32 minutes - 25 MBWe are joined by painter/photographer extraordinaire, Monica Shulman. She is giving us the down-low on art, prints, photos and much more. Check out her stunning work here: https://www.monicashulman.com
Getting Smart About Art with Monica Shulman
May 19, 2017 19:00 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBWe are joined by painter/photographer extraordinaire, Monica Shulman. She is giving us the down-low on art, prints, photos and much more. Check out her stunning work here: https://www.monicashulman.com
Episode 100: Room Redesign for Roseanne
May 01, 2017 22:31 - 42 minutes - 31.7 MBListener Roseanne wrote in with some great questions about her great room. Betsy gives her a bit of a sectional smackdown in this tip-packed episode.
Room Redesign for Roseanne
May 01, 2017 22:31 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBListener Roseanne wrote in with some great questions about her great room. Betsy gives her a bit of a sectional smackdown in this tip-packed episode.
Episode 99: Solving Problems Coast to Coast with Vanessa
April 25, 2017 16:03 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBListener Vanessa wrote in with plenty of problems in both her NYC and LA spaces. Being bi-coastal is double fun but you also have double the spaces to design. Betsy is up for the challenge in this episode!
Solving Problems Coast to Coast with Vanessa
April 25, 2017 16:03 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBListener Vanessa wrote in with plenty of problems in both her NYC and LA spaces. Being bi-coastal is double fun but you also have double the spaces to design. Betsy is up for the challenge in this episode!
Episode 98: Kids Say/Do the Darndest Things
April 20, 2017 20:00 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBTwo lil' guests join Betsy in the studio to answer your questions about kid-friendly spaces. We're talkin' furniture, fabrics, storage, and more. Check out the favorite artist that I recommend here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtFable
Kids Say/Do the Darndest Things
April 20, 2017 20:00 - 14 minutes - 16.4 MBTwo lil' guests join Betsy in the studio to answer your questions about kid-friendly spaces. We're talkin' furniture, fabrics, storage, and more. Check out the favorite artist that I recommend here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtFable
Talkin' Trends and More
April 05, 2017 09:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBBetsy sent out the call and you listened. In came a flood of great questions and podcast ideas. I can't wait to answer them! Here is a start with Trudi's questions about trends and Rachel's inquiries about starting her very own firm.
Episode 97: Talkin' Trends and More
April 05, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 19.9 MBBetsy sent out the call and you listened. In came a flood of great questions and podcast ideas. I can't wait to answer them! Here is a start with Trudi's questions about trends and Rachel's inquiries about starting her very own firm.
Episode 96: Kelsey's Big News
March 31, 2017 20:40 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBBesides Betsy, the designer who has been with Affordable Interior Design longest is Kelsey Surock. After 5+ years with the company and 500+ clients, she is sharing her design wisdom and revealing some big news.
Kelsey's Big News
March 31, 2017 20:40 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBBesides Betsy, the designer who has been with Affordable Interior Design longest is Kelsey Surock. After 5+ years with the company and 500+ clients, she is sharing her design wisdom and revealing some big news.
Episode 95: Let's Get Personal
March 22, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 21.4 MBBetsy is over-sharing more than usual in this podcast about baby rooms, naughty clients, and dream homes.
Let's Get Personal
March 22, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBBetsy is over-sharing more than usual in this podcast about baby rooms, naughty clients, and dream homes.
Open for Business
March 19, 2017 13:04 - 36 minutes - 27.3 MBDreams do come true! The story of Betsy's most recent interior design business struggle was just featured on one of her fav podcasts. Check it out here, and be sure to head over to Gimlet Media/eBay's "Open for Business" podcast to binge listen to all their other goodness!
Episode 94: Open for Business
March 19, 2017 13:04 - 36 minutes - 27.3 MBDreams do come true! The story of Betsy's most recent interior design business struggle was just featured on one of her fav podcasts. Check it out here, and be sure to head over to Gimlet Media/eBay's "Open for Business" podcast to binge listen to all their other goodness!
Episode 93: Sharing Your Space In Style
March 01, 2017 18:24 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBHaving roommate(s) or a partner does not mean you can’t get a chic look for your space. Infuse your shared home with style using Betsy's easy tips.
Sharing Your Space In Style
March 01, 2017 18:24 - 19 minutes - 22.4 MBHaving roommate(s) or a partner does not mean you can’t get a chic look for your space. Infuse your shared home with style using Betsy's easy tips.
Episode 92: BuzzFeed Busts Bad Design
February 24, 2017 16:13 - 40 minutes - 30.1 MBI love it when listeners send me links to interior design articles and posts--especially funny ones! Awesome pal and podcast producer, Katharine Heller, and I yuck it up on this extra long episode about a recent Buzzfeed article.
BuzzFeed Busts Bad Design
February 24, 2017 16:13 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBI love it when listeners send me links to interior design articles and posts--especially funny ones! Awesome pal and podcast producer, Katharine Heller, and I yuck it up on this extra long episode about a recent Buzzfeed article.
Interior Designer Matchmaker
February 15, 2017 17:09 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MBThinking about hiring a designer? Betsy knows just the right questions to ask to help you find the perfect firm.
Episode 91: Interior Designer Matchmaker
February 15, 2017 17:09 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBThinking about hiring a designer? Betsy knows just the right questions to ask to help you find the perfect firm.
Episode 90: Standard Sizes
February 09, 2017 14:37 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MBWhen you are shopping, buying things that are out of scale feels awkward. Avoid that not-so-comfy feeling by staying standard with Betsy's size guidelines.
Standard Sizes
February 09, 2017 14:37 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBWhen you are shopping, buying things that are out of scale feels awkward. Avoid that not-so-comfy feeling by staying standard with Betsy's size guidelines.
Episode 88: Master Class Sneak Peek
January 17, 2017 10:00 - 26 minutes - 20.7 MBBetsy is hosting the HGTV-Addict's Interior Design Master Class in NYC on 2/5/2017. It is going to be a full day of design tips, insider info, and fun! Thinking about joining her for the event? This episode reveals some of the hot topics Betsy will be discussing during the big day. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2j2bN2g
Master Class Sneak Peek
January 17, 2017 10:00 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBBetsy is hosting the HGTV-Addict's Interior Design Master Class in NYC on 2/5/2017. It is going to be a full day of design tips, insider info, and fun! Thinking about joining her for the event? This episode reveals some of the hot topics Betsy will be discussing during the big day. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2j2bN2g
Episode 87: Betsy's 2017 Trend Report
January 11, 2017 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBDesign magazines and websites are bursting with hot new trends and tips for 2017. But are these fads worth your dough? Betsy lets you know and tells you what's new with her this year.
Betsy's 2017 Trend Report
January 11, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBDesign magazines and websites are bursting with hot new trends and tips for 2017. But are these fads worth your dough? Betsy lets you know and tells you what's new with her this year.
Christmas Special-Santa's Sack Overflows with Your Design Dilemmas
December 27, 2016 17:00 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBThe ho-ho-holidays may be over but Betsy is still felling the X-Mas spirit. You sent her questions about toy storage, Kleenex, and curtains, and she answers them all in this episode.
Episode 86: Christmas Special-Santa's Sack Overflows with Your Design Dilemmas
December 27, 2016 17:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBThe ho-ho-holidays may be over but Betsy is still felling the X-Mas spirit. You sent her questions about toy storage, Kleenex, and curtains, and she answers them all in this episode.
Episode 85: Hannukah Special - Betsy Answers 8 Listener Questions
December 21, 2016 21:46 - 25 minutes - 20 MBIn the spirit of the season, Betsy is sharing her tips for transforming your home this holiday. Whether you are wondering whether to re-upholster or what to do with wet boots, she has ideas for you!
Hannukah Special - Betsy Answers 8 Listener Questions
December 21, 2016 21:46 - 23 minutes - 27 MBIn the spirit of the season, Betsy is sharing her tips for transforming your home this holiday. Whether you are wondering whether to re-upholster or what to do with wet boots, she has ideas for you!
Episode 84: Budget Style for Your Wardrobe with Catherine Cassidy
December 13, 2016 09:00 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MBBetsy loves shopping for throw pillows but is at a loss when it comes to selecting a sweater. You, too? Let's learn how to style ourselves on a budget with Ustyled.com's fashion guru, Catherine Cassidy.
Budget Style for Your Wardrobe with Catherine Cassidy
December 13, 2016 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBBetsy loves shopping for throw pillows but is at a loss when it comes to selecting a sweater. You, too? Let's learn how to style ourselves on a budget with Ustyled.com's fashion guru, Catherine Cassidy.
Episode 83: Betsy's Holiday Wishlist
December 10, 2016 15:56 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBLooking for a great gift for the interior design lover in your life? Wondering what to ask for for yourself? Betsy's list of her 10 favorite gifts is bound to inspire you and your designs.
Betsy's Holiday Wishlist
December 10, 2016 15:56 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBLooking for a great gift for the interior design lover in your life? Wondering what to ask for for yourself? Betsy's list of her 10 favorite gifts is bound to inspire you and your designs.
Episode 82: Shh, Secret Storage
November 23, 2016 19:13 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBWith the holidays fast approaching, who couldn't use a little extra space to stash gifts, additional pantry items, and off-season clothes. Betsy shares her favorite storage saves and he least favorite storage frenemies.
Shh, Secret Storage
November 23, 2016 19:13 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBWith the holidays fast approaching, who couldn't use a little extra space to stash gifts, additional pantry items, and off-season clothes. Betsy shares her favorite storage saves and he least favorite storage frenemies.
Episode 81: Gracious Guest Rooms
November 15, 2016 19:15 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBBetsy is hosting the holidays this year and is outfitting her guest room--on the cheap! There are lots of quick ways to make your friends and family feel welcome. Here are a few of her favorite ideas.
Gracious Guest Rooms
November 15, 2016 19:15 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBBetsy is hosting the holidays this year and is outfitting her guest room--on the cheap! There are lots of quick ways to make your friends and family feel welcome. Here are a few of her favorite ideas.
Interview with Gabi Moskowitz of Brokeass Gourmet
November 08, 2016 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we are talking budget for our bellies with Gabi Moskowitz of Brokeass Gourmet. She is a blogger, book author, and TV producer. Moreover, Gabi has fabulous tips for gourmet eating on a shoestring.
Episode 80: Interview with Gabi Moskowitz of Brokeass Gourmet
November 08, 2016 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we are talking budget for our bellies with Gabi Moskowitz of Brokeass Gourmet. She is a blogger, book author, and TV producer. Moreover, Gabi has fabulous tips for gourmet eating on a shoestring.