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The Chairish Podcast

The Chairish Podcast

Chairish Inc.

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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.

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The Chairish Podcast - The Chairish Podcast: Coming Soon!
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01/03/20 • 1 min

Join host Michael Boodro for interviews and insights from the design world's top talent as they discuss the challenges of creativity today.

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The Chairish Podcast - Success by the Yard

Success by the Yard

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01/21/20 • 48 min

Host Michael Boodro questions the conventional idea that fabric lines make designers rich: “Is it possible to have success by the yard?” Four fabric professionals with a range of perspectives — including Stephen Elrod and Brian Dicker from Kravet and Holland and Sherry respectively, and designers Lori Weitzner and James Huniford — gather to talk about how they made it in the fabric industry, and how they continue to look forward to the future of fabric.


This episode we dive into:

  • How brands select designers for collaborations
  • The method and process of collaborating on a fabric line
  • What makes licensing and collaborations successful
  • How to become successful through a fabric line
  • The future and technology of textiles
  • Buyer trends and the value of the experience

Get to know our fabulous guests:

Stephen Elrod is the executive vice president and creative director for Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils. With close to three decades of experience, Stephen has led partnerships with various designers including another podcast guest, James Huniford, and most recently, Kelly Wearstler.

President of Holland and Sherry, Brian Dicker drove the tailor-focused fabric company’s expansion into interior design. Holland and Sherry is now a prominent player in the interior design realm and has partnered with designers like Elizabeth Eakins, Muriel Brandolini, and Christopher Maya.

Lori Weitzner is an independent fabric designer and the founder of Weitzner. Lori built her own textile company from the ground-up and later, successfully merged with Pollack. After 12 years as a business owner, Lory grown as a fabric designer and expanded into other areas of design.

James (Ford) Huniford, is a renowned interior designer and founder of Huniford Design Studio. He has a fabric line with Kravet / Lee Jofa and has been featured in magazines such as Architectural Digest, W Magazine, and Vogue.

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Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:


Chairish: @chairishco

Michael Boodro: @michaelboodro

Kravet: @kravetinc, @leejofa, and @brunschwigfils

Holland & Sherry: @hollandandsherryinteriors

Lori Weitzner: @loriweitzner

James Huniford: @fordhuniford


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The Chairish Podcast - What You Need To Know About Working With A Photographer
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09/29/21 • 43 min

Beautiful images of their work have become a necessary tool for any designer—used everywhere from websites to social media to magazines, books, and newspapers. But how do you find the right photographer? How much will you need to pay? And how do you turn what can be a fraught process into a rewarding, creative endeavor? Chairish's photo editor Julia Duquette and acclaimed interiors photographer Brittany Ambridge weigh in on every detail a designer needs to understand—from contracts to costs to copyright—to make this crucial collaboration successful.

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The Chairish Podcast - Is there a Future for Custom Design?
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04/29/20 • 51 min

At a time when it was already becoming difficult to get clients to wait 12 to 16 weeks for custom pieces, how do you convince them to be patient in light of artisan slowdowns, shipping disruptions, and the shut-down of entire countries due to the Coronavirus crisis? Is the best worth the time and effort? How do you keep your artisans and workrooms busy and engaged? And what are the alternatives? Host Michael Boodro is joined by interior designers Madeline Stuart, Robert Stilin and Thad Hayes.


In this episode, our guests tackle:

  • The importance and value of custom made and one-of-a-kind pieces to create a truly unique space
  • How to educate and encourage clients to wait for well made and high quality pieces
  • Their concerns for the design industry, artisans, makers and vendors in the time of COVID-19
  • Suggestions on how to manage client’s expectations as COVID-19 causes delays and cancellations that directly impact projects
  • The takeaways and silver linings of a pandemic

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The Chairish Podcast - Ken Fulk on Designing for the Good Life
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12/23/20 • 38 min

San Francisco designer Ken Fulk is a force in design. His theatrical sensibility, his passion for history, and his ability to conjure magic atmospheres have resulted in numerous stunning homes across the country, and his designs for hotels and restaurants have set new standards for conviviality and hospitality. His credo that everyone should live with pleasure and beauty has made him both sought after by clients and influential with a generation of younger designers. In this episode, Ken explains why creating a narrative for each of his projects is crucial, how he thinks like a movie maker, and why pink is always a good idea.

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The Chairish Podcast - What Does a Market Editor Do?

What Does a Market Editor Do?

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02/17/21 • 35 min

Long before there were social media influencers, the market editors at top magazines served as major arbiters of taste. Their job was to discover the latest and greatest new products, talents, and trends, and bring them to the world’s attention. It’s never been an easy job,

and with the rise of social media, the role is more consuming and more crucial than ever.


In this episode, three editors who cover the design market—Kathryn Given of Luxe, Benjamin Reynaert of Domino, and Dayle Wood of Veranda, share how they keep on top of all that is happening, what they look for, how Covid has transformed the way they work, and the best ways to get products seen and publicized.


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This episode on The Chairish Podcast we will look at the growing phenomenon of Showhouses. Why are there so many, who do they benefit, and do they really make a difference to a designer’s career? Guests include interior designers Neal Beckstedt and Young Huh, whose rooms at the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse became hugely popular on social media, and publicist Christina Juarez, who has helped shape the careers of numerous designers and worked with many national brands.


We mention these showhouses in the episode:

During the episode, we discuss these showhouse designs:

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The Chairish Podcast - How Smart Does a Home Need to Be?
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05/07/24 • 41 min

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 architect Charles Hilton weigh in on what tech is essential, what they steer clear of, why geo-thermal construction and electric car chargers are here to stay, and why smart gyms and golf simulators may be the next hot accessories.

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The Chairish Podcast - The Designer's Guide to Social Media
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03/18/20 • 65 min

Get to know our social media savvy guests:


Experienced designer Alyssa Kapito launched her design firm using Instagram. Kapito is known for restrained but sumptuous apartments, lofts, and beach houses, where she mixes classic vintage pieces, subdued palettes, and luxurious textures, and her work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue. She also has more than 150K followers on Instagram.


For the past 23 years, Cara Woodhouse has been creating interiors with bold contemporary furnishings, texture-rich rugs, and colorful accents, bringing a sense of fun and energy to family living. Along with designing, she is also a brand ambassador for various companies and a social media influencer. She has more than 200K followers on Instagram.


Skylar Frederick is the social media manager at Chairish, which has about 300K followers on Instagram.


In this episode, our guests tackle:

  • How Instagram benefits designers through product lines, clients, and more
  • The importance of high-quality visuals on Instagram
  • Creating social media goals
  • Quality over quantity in posting
  • The value of cohesive and compelling branding
  • Using Pinterest to communicate with clients about style
  • Crafting authenticity on social media
  • Incorporating video into social media practice
  • Agreed-upon rates for collaborations / partnerships on Instagram
  • Advice for young designers launching their firms on Instagram

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The Chairish Podcast - Hitting The Wall: How Can Designers Confront A Blank Wall?
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02/05/20 • 42 min

If it’s not vast expanses of glass then it’s large expanses of white wall designers have to contend with. From multi-million dollar artworks to hand-painted wall coverings to hand-rubbed Venetian plaster, how can designers best confront a blank wall? Host Michael Boodro chats with designers Bella Mancini and Elena Frampton, as well as Phillip Jeffries CEO Jeffrey Bershad.


What you can expect from this episode:

  • The contemporary wallpaper trend
  • Client hesitation about wallpaper
  • Tips for selecting artworks for walls
  • Detailing, balance, and additional finishes
  • The trends and future of wall design

Get to know our chic guests:

Bella Mancini is known for her charming and astute way of working with patterns and wallcoverings within her designs. She founded her firm, Bella Mancini Design, just two years after making her career shift from fashion PR and marketing to interior design.

Elena Frampton is a talented designer and owner of interior design studio Frampton Co, which includes an art advisory service and locations in the Hamptons and New York City. Her studio uses dynamic, otherworldly palettes while also elevating artists and expanding access to their art.

Jeffrey Bershad is the CEO of Phillip Jeffries, a wallcovering company that was started with just 10 grasscloths over 40 years ago by his father, and is now a preeminent global company. With an elevated focus on design, quality, and efficiency, Phillip Jeffries prides itself on ready-to-ship and custom solutions and has been featured in magazines including Luxe, California Home+Design, and Interior Design.

During the episode, we mention these high-end wallpaper brands:

Think beyond conventional wallpaper ideas with these sources of inspiration:

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Chairish Podcast have?

The Chairish Podcast currently has 115 episodes available.

What topics does The Chairish Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Design, Home Decor, Home Design, Home, Podcasts, Interior Design, Arts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Chairish Podcast?

The episode title 'The Chairish Podcast: Coming Soon!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Chairish Podcast?

The average episode length on The Chairish Podcast is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Chairish Podcast released?

Episodes of The Chairish Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Chairish Podcast?

The first episode of The Chairish Podcast was released on Jan 3, 2020.

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