Alicia Mies, Author at Chairish Blog

Decorating Guides August 19, 2022

Your Go-To Guide to Finding Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Thanks to the style's skyrocketing popularity, the act of procuring... Read More

Decorating Guides August 17, 2022

What Makes a Piece of Furniture Mid-Century Modern?

Eames, Mies, Knoll — you may have heard these Mid-Century Modern... Read More

Decorating Guides August 2, 2022

Work It! How to Create An Office That Inspires Productivity

If you hastily converted a dormant home office or storage closet into... Read More

Decorating Guides August 1, 2022

How to Choose the Perfect Bedding for Your Guest Bedroom

Guest bedrooms present an opportunity to pamper your friends and... Read More

Decorating Guides July 26, 2022

Discover the Delightful Whimsy of Butterfly-Inspired Interiors

Butterflies have beckoned to furniture makers for decades. In 1954,... Read More

Decorating Guides July 25, 2022

How to Create an Enchanted Space with Plants!

House plants breathe life — both literally and figuratively — into... Read More

Decorating Guides July 13, 2022

Dream On! A Guide To All Things Vintage Headboards

Historically, headboards acted as a warm, protective barrier against... Read More

Decorating Guides June 29, 2022

How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Next Interior Design Proje...

Whether in the form of textiles, furnishings, or a coat of paint,... Read More

Decorating Guides June 10, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Bernhardt Furniture

With a history spanning three centuries, Bernhardt Furniture is a... Read More

Decorating Guides June 8, 2022

Take A Coffee Break! 4 Tips on Choosing A Coffee Table

If Batman has Robin, then sofas have coffee tables. By anchoring a... Read More

Decorating Guides May 28, 2022

Steal Chair-Choosing Tips from a Charming Southern B&B

Chairs are an underrated design workhorse. Not only do they provide... Read More

Decorating Guides May 20, 2022

Your Complete Guide to the Secretary Desk

A remanent of 18th century France, secretary desks have historically... Read More

Decorating Guides May 19, 2022

Take It Easy! How to Pick the Perfect Lounge Chair

For decades, designers have paid extra attention to the lounge chair.... Read More

Q & A May 18, 2022

LA Weddings & Interiors Brought These Chairs Into The 21st Centur...

Welcome to #FoundAndChairished, our series where we talk to designers... Read More

Decorating Guides May 14, 2022

The Best Bedding for Your Dream Bedroom!

As the space we arguably spend the most time in, bedrooms are our... Read More

Decorating Guides May 4, 2022

What is the Difference Between Crystal and Glass?

Whether it's a shimmering light fixture or a glittering champagne... Read More

Q & A April 29, 2022

Victoria Adesanmi Defied the Expectations

We’re back with a new guest tastemaker for some quick-fire questions... Read More

Q & A April 22, 2022

Mel Bean Has The Range

We’re back with a new guest tastemaker for some quick-fire questions... Read More

Decorating Guides April 8, 2022

How to Choose the Perfect Chandelier

Whether you love a flashy, crystal-covered fixture or a more modern... Read More

Decorating Guides April 4, 2022

We Wrote the Book On Where to Place Bookshelves

Whether you're a devoted bookworm or a casual reader, bookshelves can... Read More

Q & A April 1, 2022

Nicole Ficano of Workshop/APD Knows How to Collaborate

This week, we're speaking with Nicole Ficano, design director of... Read More

Decorating Guides March 30, 2022

How to Make a Half Bathroom Feel Whole

When done right, half bathrooms can really pack a punch. While a half... Read More

Decorating Guides March 28, 2022

How to Furnish A Family Room or Den

Not quite as formal as a living room or as a private as a bedroom,... Read More

Q & A March 25, 2022

For Robin Rains, Home Is Where The Heart Is

This week, we're speaking with Nashville-based Robin Rains, an interior... Read More

Q & A March 18, 2022

Victoria Ninette Has Seen It All

This week, we are joined by interior designer-slash-Renaissance woman... Read More

Decorating Guides March 14, 2022

How to Decorate China Cabinet Displays

For decades, china cabinets represented a sort of austere... Read More

Q & A March 11, 2022

Becky Nielsen Gives New Life to Old Pieces

This week, we are joined by Los Angeles-based interior designer Becky... Read More

Decorating Guides March 7, 2022

Top Trends From Our Spring 2022 Art Showcase

Ahh, spring! The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and the... Read More

Q & A February 25, 2022

Inside the Sets of "Impeachment: American Crime Story"

The latest season of TV linchpin Ryan Murphy's anthology series... Read More

Q & A February 18, 2022

Revitalizing a Whimsical Cottage with Camille Simmons

This week, we're speaking with Camille Simmons, founder and lead... Read More

Decorating Guides February 14, 2022

It's Glow Time! How to Choose Accent Lighting

Interior experts continuously hammer home the importance of... Read More

Q & A February 4, 2022

R&R Interior Design 365 Win Together

This time around, we're talking to the dynamic duo that make up... Read More

Q & A February 1, 2022

Alyssa Coscarelli Trusted Her Gut Feeling

The LA digs of Alyssa Coscarelli, a former New York fashion editor... Read More

Q & A January 28, 2022

Talking Timeless Pieces with Marissa Stokes

This week, we're talking to interior designer Marissa Stokes, whose... Read More

Q & A January 26, 2022

Christina Nielsen Has An Eye For One-Of-A-Kind Pieces

This week, we're talking to Christina Nielsen, an interior designer who... Read More

Decorating Guides January 20, 2022

Is A California King Bed Right For You?

Originally designed to outfit L.A. celebrity mansions, California king... Read More

Alicia Mies