Trends That Are Out for 2026 | Uploft Interior Design Podcast

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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 uploft.com/podcast Become a Premium Member uploft.com/podcast Get Betsy's book ⁠betsyhelmuth.com/book Become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy UploftInteriorDesignAcademy.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more about our residential interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ModernInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For our commercial interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OfficeInteriorDesign.com⁠ Follow Us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/uploftinteriordesign Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/UploftIntDes⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@uploftinteriordesign LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/uploft-interior-design If you love the show, please spread the word and leave us a review on iTunes! Thanks for tuning in!