Hosted by beloved design-insider Michael Boodro, The Chairish Podcast looks behind the glamour of the interior design industry at a time when all aspects of the business, from sourcing to marketing to client communication to underlying business models are undergoing rapid disruption. Drawing on experience and insights from today’s top practitioners, including leading designers, architects and manufacturers, this podcast is an essential tool for interior design professionals. Hosted on Acast. ...
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Architect/designer/author Katie Hutchison and textile designer/educator Dawn Oliveira share insight into home design and design for the home. Design isn’t an added extra, an extravagance, a nicety; it’s a holistic process that drives the creation of homes that nurture and reflect our best selves to ourselves and within our communities. Katie and Dawn aim to demystify and humanize home design and design for the home. So grab a cup of coffee, and join us for some friendly design chat to inspir ...
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With the moribund real estate market prompting a slowdown in residential work, many designers are thinking about hospitality. But is expanding into hospitality or retail really a viable option? Are special skills required? What are the trends in hospitality design? And even more importantly, what are the pitfalls? Three top talents—Roger Thomas, Po…
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How does a designer get their work seen and attract new clients? The power of print media has declined while, thanks to social media, every designer can easily put their work out into the world. But how do you stand out amid the daily flood of content? Is there still a role for public relations? Three PR and marketing pros—Sarah Burningham, Roxanne…
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Douglas Friedman is one of today’s most successful photographers of interiors and is a style setter in his own right, with a huge following on social media. His work has appeared in virtually every major shelter magazine, and he is also known for his fashion photography and portraiture. Douglas has an extensive knowledge of design history, has work…
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Technology has invaded every aspect of the home. Now even our refrigerators and doorbells are smart. But do we really need wi-fi enabled musical showerheads? How do you keep your clients’ homes up to date without succumbing to short-lived fads? What tech is essential—and what’s soon to be antiquated? Designers Beth Dotolo and Cynthia Ferguson and a…
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Design industry events and trade fairs are back—but are they still important? With designers busier than ever, should they allot the time and the money to go? What makes an event something you need to attend in person? Is it still crucial to search for newness and trends? Will the networking opportunities really benefit your business? High Point Ma…
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What Makes For A Great Client Presentation?
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After all the meetings, consultations, and brainstorming sessions with clients, how do you convey that the plans and concepts you come up with will meet their needs and fulfill their dreams? How do you dazzle them so that they get inspired and excited—and write the checks necessary for the project to move ahead? Client presentations are crucial. Th…
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Palm Beach is undergoing a style renaissance, attracting new generations of bon vivants and design lovers. Nothing exemplifies this better than the resurgence of the Colony Hotel, which for generations served as a favorite getaway for royalty, movie stars, politicians, and wealthy tycoons. Under its new owners, the Colony, also known as the Pink Pa…
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This with That: Paint with Harry Adler: Season 3 Episode 1
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Harry Adler of Adler's Design Center & Hardware in Providence about paint, incuding C2 Paint.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo on Bringing Glamour to Retail
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One of New York City’s most fashionable women—and one its most influential—Linda Fargo is a style setter, a fashion force, and a master of high-end retailing. As Senior Vice President of Fashion and Store Presentation Director at the legendary Bergdorf Goodman, she shapes the look and feel of one of the city’s most iconic destinations. She sets tre…
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From Trends to Tech: What’s Ahead for Interior Design in 2024
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Every New Year brings a focus on what’s next, what trends are on the rise, and what we hope to banish once and for all. With the housing market in the doldrums, inflation still a factor, and technology making advances every day, changes are sure to encompass a lot more than colors and styles. Three designers from across the country—Katie McCaffrey,…
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Four Female Founders & What They've Learned in a Decade of Success
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To celebrate the 100th episode of the Chairish podcast, we reached out to four women who founded enterprises that have succeeded for a full decade. At a time when most new businesses fail, these women launched companies in highly competitive fields—fashion, beauty, interior design, and online sales—and not only survived but continue to thrive. When…
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One of the surest ways to add distinction and visual richness to any interior is to collaborate with artisans. Decorative painting, gilding, verre eglomisé, cast plaster, carvings and wood inlays are only a few of the many techniques that can personalize and glamorize projects. How can you work with artisans to expand your vision? And how do you fi…
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Rooms that are richly layered, full of saturated colors, bold graphic patterns, and scenic wallpapers are all over social media and fill the pages of shelter magazines. Maximalist style is definitely here, as two new books chronicle. But is it here to stay? Three designers—Hillary Taylor, Matthew Carter, and Alexander Doherty—weigh in what elements…
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Known for her exuberant blend of Hollywood glamor and restrained Parisian chic, Mary McDonald has become one of today's most sought-after interior designers. But her success goes far beyond the richly imagined, graphic, and colorful rooms that have made her a social media star and a favorite of shelter magazines. She also designs fabrics and wallpa…
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Big Ideas: Residential Waste Reduction with Emily Gaylord of CET: Season 2 (Bonus) Episode 19
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Emily Gaylord of CET about reducing waste at homeBy Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Has Ralph Lauren Reshaped American Interior Design?
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On the 40th anniversary of Ralph Lauren Home, which is being celebrated with a lavish new book, three former RL staffers who went on to establish their own successful careers—Joy Moyler, Jenny Wolf, and Mark Cunningham—look at Ralph Lauren’s impact on two generations of American interior designers, their own memories of working for the company and …
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Can Design Save a Historic American Town?
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When the historic town of Hudson, New York, fell on hard times decades ago, it was design that came to its rescue. A few influential dealers opened shop, and were followed by designers, artists, and creatives. Now the town is a hotbed of fine dining, chic boutique hotels, and an ever-increasing number of design shops. And the entire Hudson River Va…
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Shopping with clients is always fraught. Can you take clients to showrooms and dealers without them beginning to view you as their personal shoppers? How do you make them see that the process is about creativity, not access, and that your job is not just to source furnishings and objects? And how has the interaction changed in the internet era? Thr…
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Christopher Spitzmiller on Lighting Up Tradition
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Christopher Spitzmiller’s gleaming and boldly colorful lamps can be found in some of the most distinguished homes in America—and in virtually every shelter magazine. In an exclusive interview, he tells how he overcame his dyslexia by turning to pottery and how he became a designer favorite, updating traditional techniques and classic forms for a ne…
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How is The History of Design Crucial To Its Future?
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Designers have always looked to the past for ideas—but there is so much design history to choose from! What styles and periods remain relevant? What still works even though modern life has undergone so many dramatic changes? What’s ready for a revival and what remains hopelessly dated, never to rise again from the dustbins of history? Two young des…
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2023 Real Estate Update: What Every Designer Needs to Know
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Real estate and interior design are intimately connected. When mortgage rates went up, sales slowed down, and we heard the first rumblings that the two-year design binge during the pandemic might be coming to an end. So what happens now? Three real estate professionals—Leonard Steinberg of Compass, Amanda Pendleton of Zillow, and global luxury expe…
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Why Is Kitchen Design Changing So Dramatically?
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The kitchen is the heart of the American home—and the hardest working room in the house. But it is also an ever more important canvas for creativity and style. Three kitchen-design experts—Barbara Sallick, Matthew Quinn, and Sophie Donelson—weigh in on why kitchens are more crucial than ever, evaluate all the latest trends, and reveal why efficienc…
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Featured Guest Peter Chapman, Former Book Editor at The Taunton Press: Season 2 (Bonus) Episode 18
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Peter Chapman, former Book Editor, about his road to the Taunton Press and the home-design books he has shaped.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Summer Entertaining 2023—What’s Trending, What’s Timeless
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Summer is the best season for entertaining, whether bringing together family and friends for a casual lunch or an over-the-top wedding. But entertaining can be stressful. Is the food you serve au courant? Is your table-setting up to snuff? Will your party prove Instagram worthy? Three party planners extraordinaire—Lulu Powers, Bronson van Wyck, and…
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Putting Creativity First—How to Avoid Burnout
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It’s not easy to run a business, but interior design can be more difficult than most. On top of coping with the day-to-day issues—from screwed-up deliveries to overbooked artisans to indecisive clients—designers are expected to be constantly creative, nourishing their visions and endlessly coming up with clever solutions. No wonder creative burnout…
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Keeping History Alive: How Two Storied Houses Stay Relevant
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How do you keep a historic brand from ending up on the dust-heap of history? Two heritage fabric houses with storied pasts show how it’s done. Morris and Co, founded in 1861 by William Morris, the brilliant British designer and social reformer, and Braquenié, a favorite of Marie Antoinette now celebrating its bicentennial, have managed to remain as…
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Alex Papachristidis on Why Old-School Decorating Will Never Go Out of Style
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New York designer Alex Papachristidis creates interiors that are traditional but never old-fashioned, bringing new energy to the old-school traditions of decorating. He deftly mixes bold patterns and jewel-tone colors, rare antiques and contemporary designs, to create homes that are lush but modern, elegant but exuberant. In an exclusive interview,…
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Lighting is one of the most important—and most amorphous—elements of design. It affects everything we see and has a big impact on how we feel. Yet lighting design is too often misunderstood—or completely overlooked. Two professional lighting designers, Nathan Orsman and Stephen Bernstein, share why they consider themselves the back-up dancers of de…
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Is There a Future for Craftsmen and Artisans?
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It’s a common complaint among designers that it is nearly impossible to find skilled artisans and craftspeople. Why is there such a shortage, and what can designers do to inspire more young people to work with their hands? Three outstanding practitioners—decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga, floor painter Chris Pearson, and upholsterer Luther Quin…
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Good art is essential to a great room. But the art world is strange and intimidating, the art market seems to reach new heights every year, and art fairs are overwhelming and bewildering. How do you navigate all this to find works that your clients will love and are worth the often-considerable investment? Two art advisors, Laura Solomon and Andrea…
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Featured Guest Florence MacGregor of NESEA: Season 2 (Bonus) Episode 17
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Florence MacGregor about NESEA and the BuildingEnergy Boston conference.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Crafting the New Closet: Why Glamour and Luxury Are Essential
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Proper organization and storage are crucial to any successful home. But storage has gone far beyond the utilitarian. Luxury closets have become potent fantasies for clients and stars on social media. Creating spaces for everything from an array of Hermès handbags to a hand-made carbon fiber bicycle is an opportunity for designers to dazzle their cl…
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Collaborating as a Couple — How Do You Bring Out The Best in Each Other Creatively?
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The collaboration between architect and interior designer is crucial. At its best, it can push both to new heights. But creative differences, miscommunications, budget disputes, and client conflicts can all complicate this intense working relationship. And how much more fraught is it when the architect is married to the designer? Architect Peter Pe…
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Featured Guest Paula Silva: Season 2 (Bonus) Episode 16
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with realtor Paula Silva about the local real estate climate, home improvements that make sense, and the value of authentic communities.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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The Year Ahead: Trends to Banish, Trends to Embrace
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Trends are inevitable. If anything, the pace of what’s in and what’s out seems only to accelerate. It’s harder than ever to keep up—and to distinguish the best of what’s new. Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of LA-based Studio Life/Style, and San Francisco designer Jonathan Rachman joins Chairish's VP of Merchandising, Noel Fahden, to look at th…
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Creating Retail Magic: The Chairish Art Gallery at Bergdorf Goodman
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No other store in New York is as glamorous and fashion-forward as Bergdorf Goodman. And Bergdorf’s seventh floor features the ultimate high-style home store, a long-time favorite of designers. Now, as Bergdorf’s unveils the new Chairish Art Gallery, Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, joins Bergdorf’s Andrew Mandell to talk about h…
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How Do You Keep Mistakes and Fiascos From Hurting Your Business?
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Every design project has its problems. But then there are the major disasters. How do you cope with fiascos ranging from monthslong delays and damaged deliveries to rejected custom pieces and recalcitrant contractors? Who bears the burdens and costs? How do you minimize mistakes and keep your team motivated in the face of major setbacks? Designers …
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Jonathan Adler on Pottery, His Passions, and the Crucial Importance of Charm
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After starting out as a humble potter, Jonathan Adler has grown to become a well- established design force, with his signature witty and colorful touch evident in everything from vases and pillows to furnishings, accessories, homes, and hotels. Yet he still has his hands in the mud. Here he tells of his amazing rise; why, despite his love for desig…
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What Makes Toronto Such a Design Destination?
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Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities in North America—and one of the most stylish. Three designers based in the city—Colette Van den Thillart, Cynthia Ferguson, and Louise MacDonald—weigh in on why they love Toronto, how its many different neighborhoods shape their work, and the increasing sophistication of their clients. But they also addr…
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Big Ideas: Water Conservation: Season 2 Episode 15
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Amy Vickers about water conservation at home.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Michael Boodro On His Career, Podcasting and Everything In Between
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To celebrate our 75th episode, we decided to flip the script! Chairish’s co-founder and president Anna Brockway sat down with the esteemed host of The Chairish Podcast, Michael Boodro to discuss how he got his start and how he became one of the design world's most successful and beloved editors. In this exclusive interview, he takes us back to his …
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Jean-Louis Deniot on the Practicality Behind French Glamour
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For two decades, Jean-Louis Deniot has brought a cool, contemporary edge to French glamour, and endowed projects around the globe with his unique French accent. His work is lush but never overdone, contemporary but always inclusive of the past, and bold yet always comfortable. In this exclusive interview he tells why he always looks first for the f…
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Shop Talk: Sole Practitioners: Season 2 Episode 14
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Textile designer Dawn Oliveira and co-host architect/designer Katie Hutchison chat about running their studios as sole practitioners.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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How Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson Are Redefining the Idea of Luxury
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When Jamie Drake, one of New York’s most successful and beloved designers, announced seven years ago that he was forming a partnership with Caleb Anderson, the impact was immediate. The firm has expanded without losing any of its characteristic verve, color, or luxe, and maintaining its quality and status. In this episode, the partners discuss how …
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Americans have long looked to British homes for inspiration. But for a young British designer, can the weight of history sometimes seem too much? How do you update tradition so that it remains relevant and works for realms far beyond the grand country house? The principals of two rising British design firms—Bunny Turner and Emma Pocock of Turner Po…
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In With The Old: Why Vintage Furniture is The New New
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As with so much else, the pandemic had a huge impact on the vintage market and changed what and how people purchased items for their homes. As any stigma about buying used furnishings diminished, and as awareness of the importance of sustainability increased, vintage items became more sought after than ever. With Chairish about to issue its second …
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This with That: Residential Lighting with Evelyn Audet: Season 2 Episode 13
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Co-hosts architect/designer Katie Hutchison and textile designer Dawn Oliveira speak with Evelyn Audet about lighting your home.By Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira
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Thomas O’Brien on Transforming a Personal Vision into a National Brand
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Thomas O’Brien is not only a hugely influential interior designer, but since the founding of his firm, Aero Studios, in 1992, he has been a merchant and shopkeeper, and has designed numerous successful lines of furnishings for a range of companies. From faucets to furniture, towels to tableware, he seems to have designed it all. Here, he tells of h…
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In an era where the internet has made virtually everything available to anyone with a click, and when social media has revealed design to be a passion for multitudes, what does To-the-Trade mean anymore? Does it matter if a product is exclusive to designers or does the world of custom orders, long lead times, and the mysteries of net versus list pr…
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With the pandemic shutdown, the interest in gardens seemed to skyrocket. Did this mark a significant and permanent change in how we approach nature? Will the garden become a place to be lived in and not just looked at? Do concerns about the environment and climate change affect how people interact with their own outdoor spaces? Landscape designer E…
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