Dear Alice | Interior Design

10 Things Thom Filica Has Learned After Decades in Interior Design

September 3, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Thom Filicia joins the Dear Alice Interior Design Podcast for a candid conversation about interior design, furniture design, building a successful design career, and what he's learned after decades in the industry. Thom shares advice for young designers, overlooked opportunities, business lessons no one teaches in design school, and how television has changed the way the public thinks about interior design. We also dive into design trends, changing your mind as your career evolves, successful client habits, design heroes, vintage versus custom, and Thom's definition of luxury. Whether you're a designer, aspiring designer, or passionate about interiors, this episode is full of career advice, design inspiration, and insight from one of the industry's most recognizable voices. Shop Alice Lane: ⁠https://alicelanehome.com/⁠  Sign up for our Insider Rewards Program: ⁠https://alicelanehome.com/pages/insider-program ⁠  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/alicelanehome⁠ & ⁠https://instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors ⁠ Follow us on Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHome/⁠  Go to ⁠https://cozyearth.com/pages/dearalice⁠ for 20% off your Cozy Earth order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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