The Chairish Podcast Chairish Inc.

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 is an issue. Three top designers—Nina Magen, Liz Caan, and Rayman Boozer—tell how they remain creative in the face of all sorts of distractions and stresses, how they structure their staff to allow them to focus on design, and the tricks and techniques they use—from meditation to travel to simply going for a walk—to avoid becoming overwhelmed and to remain creatively engaged.
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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
relevant and as sought-after today as when they were founded. Jessica Clayworth, lead
designer of Morris & Co, and Patrick Frey, head of Pierre Frey which owns Braquenié,
discuss how they respect the past while staying relevant, what new directions they can
pursue without losing authenticity, and why the product always comes before the brand.

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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, the
larger-than-life designer tells how a friend’s advice changed his life, why understanding his
clients is crucial, why he never wants to repeat himself, and why he never ceases in his
quest for beauty.

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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 design, how LEDs have transformed the world and changed the color of light, and why, when it comes to outdoor lighting, a little goes a long way.
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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 Quintana—weigh in on how they learned their craft, and how they find
and train staff to keep up with demand. They discuss the ways social media has
transformed the artisan community and reveal why you just might find your next talented
team member at the local carwash.

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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
Feldman Falcione, explain how they guide designers and clients through the morass, why
not working with an advisor can be a designer’s biggest mistake, and why sometimes a lack
knowledge about art can be a client’s greatest strength.

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