Trends for 2018, Part I

Betsy Helmuth announces an online class bundle and a new premium membership platform with exclusive benefits. She discusses the cancellation of a Today Show appearance and explores 2018 design trends including brass, Wabi Sabi, bold floral prints, stone, and artisan light fixtures. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's content and sponsor mentions. 0:00 Online class bundle announcement 1:40 New premium membership platform 4:10 Premium membership benefits 5:37 Cancellation of Today Show appearance 6:22 2018 design trends: Brass 7:58 2018 design trends: Wabi Sabi 9:39 2018 design trends: Bold floral prints 12:00 2018 design trends: Stone 12:53 2018 design trends: Artisan light fixtures 20:36 Conclusion and next week's preview - Brass accents are trending but can look dated if not carefully selected, so opt for higher-end pieces to avoid an '80s aesthetic. - The concept of Wabi Sabi, which celebrates the beauty in imperfection, is gaining popularity, but it's best to buy genuine handcrafted items from artisans rather than mass-produced imitations. - Curved couches are becoming fashionable, but they often have a smaller, less comfortable profile and may not be practical for everyone. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.

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Get fresh tips from 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 owns Uploft Interior Design and has been featured on DIY Network, NBC's "Today Show", HGTV, Lifetime, and more. She penned the best-selling book, Affordable Interior Design.  Helmuth has shared her affordable design advice and step-by-step approaches with millions through live workshops, her design book, guest columns, television appearances, and interviews. She brings her knowledge to podcasting, discussing color palettes, pattern mixing, budget creation, layout 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.