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In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I talk about why I finally joined TikTok and how balancing entrepreneurship, family, and creativity pushed me to get help and commit to daily content, then I dive into interior design trends that are officially “out” for 2026. I share my honest reactions—sometimes agreeing, sometimes strongly disagreeing—on jewel-toned sofas, boucle fabric, mid-century modern overload, open-concept floor plans, chevron patterns, pastel palettes, and patterned fabrics like ikat. Drawing heavily from my own home, my clients’ spaces, and I explain which trends feel impractical, overdone, or limiting, and which I believe are timeless despite what “experts” say. I challenge the idea that entire patterns or styles can ever truly be out and encourage listeners to focus on longevity, functionality, and personal expression over trend chasing.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Launching my TikTok journey
03:30 - Jewel-toned sofas: why they’re out and my own velvet-filled confession
07:45 - Boucle fabric trends and durability issues
13:20 - Mid-century modern overload and why furniture stores all feel the same
18:10 - Open-concept floor plans
25:40 - Chevron patterns
30:10 - Pale color palettes, pastels, and misuse of the 60-30-10 rule
34:50 - Ikat, prints, light wood finishes, and what I personally think is truly over
Links:
Uploft.com
AffordableInteriorDesign.com
Submit your design questions to be featured on the show
Become a Premium Member and access the bonus episodes
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
Get Betsy's book: betsyhelmuth.com/book
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com
Follow Us:
Instagram: @uploftinteriordesign
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By Betsy Helmuth4.6
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In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I talk about why I finally joined TikTok and how balancing entrepreneurship, family, and creativity pushed me to get help and commit to daily content, then I dive into interior design trends that are officially “out” for 2026. I share my honest reactions—sometimes agreeing, sometimes strongly disagreeing—on jewel-toned sofas, boucle fabric, mid-century modern overload, open-concept floor plans, chevron patterns, pastel palettes, and patterned fabrics like ikat. Drawing heavily from my own home, my clients’ spaces, and I explain which trends feel impractical, overdone, or limiting, and which I believe are timeless despite what “experts” say. I challenge the idea that entire patterns or styles can ever truly be out and encourage listeners to focus on longevity, functionality, and personal expression over trend chasing.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Launching my TikTok journey
03:30 - Jewel-toned sofas: why they’re out and my own velvet-filled confession
07:45 - Boucle fabric trends and durability issues
13:20 - Mid-century modern overload and why furniture stores all feel the same
18:10 - Open-concept floor plans
25:40 - Chevron patterns
30:10 - Pale color palettes, pastels, and misuse of the 60-30-10 rule
34:50 - Ikat, prints, light wood finishes, and what I personally think is truly over
Links:
Uploft.com
AffordableInteriorDesign.com
Submit your design questions to be featured on the show
Become a Premium Member and access the bonus episodes
Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy.
Get Betsy's book: betsyhelmuth.com/book
For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com
For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com
Follow Us:
Instagram: @uploftinteriordesign
Facebook: facebook.com/UploftIntDes
TikTok: tiktok.com/@uploftinteriordesign
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/uploft-interior-design
If you enjoy the show, please spread the word and leave a review on iTunes!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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