The Chairish Podcast

From London to L.A.: Rita Konig on Living Well Through Design

On this episode of The Chairish Podcast, Chairish Co-Founder and President Anna Brockway sits down with the talented and beloved Rita Konig—London and Palm Beach-based in

Anna Brockway's Pied-à-Terre Is Pure Chairish

From childhood dreams inspired by a transformative day in Manhattan to co-founding Chairish, Anna Brockway’s love for New York City has come full circle in a stunning apa

Holiday Decor—the Ultimate Design Challenge?

Holiday décor should bring the joy of the season to life—but for many designers this time of year can inspire as much dread as delight. Are you expected to deck the homes

Designing Your Future: Should You Launch Your Own Firm?

Why do designers go out on their own? What drives them to leave a secure job and take the risk? Is launching a firm fueled by courage, ambition, or something else entirel

Modern Living in Historic Homes: Renovations that Last

Even those who love homes with history, character, and patina agree that making old buildings work for modern living isn't always easy. No one wants to live in a museum,

Real Estate Update: What's Ahead for the Market?

When home and apartment sales slow, the design world feels the effects. High mortgage rates, a lack of inventory, and the sky-rocketing costs of homes and apartments have

Is Hospitality Design Right for You?

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

Has Social Media Replaced PR?

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

Behind the Lens with Douglas Friedman

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

How Smart Does a Home Need to Be?

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 k

What’s the Future of Design Events?

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

What Makes For A Great Client Presentation?

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 f

How Style is Revitalizing Palm Beach

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 Colo

Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo on Bringing Glamour to Retail

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 V

From Trends to Tech: What’s Ahead for Interior Design in 2024

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

Four Female Founders & What They've Learned in a Decade of Success

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 ne

What Do Artisans Wish Designers Knew?

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,

Are We Maxed Out on Maximalism?

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. M

Mary McDonald On Her Evolving Style

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 succ

Has Ralph Lauren Reshaped American Interior Design?

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 car