Alicia Bailey

Alicia Bailey—founder of Bailey Li Interiors is a self-taught interior designer and decorative artist specializing in commercial and residential design. She is a curator of artfully inspired, “insanely” stylish spaces and is a creative visionary who has the ability to transform spaces into stunning environments through her discerning eye. Bailey has made a reputation for herself through her famous hand-painted wall murals and textures that she envisions and paints herself without any formal training. Her breathtaking walls combined with her fresh and fearless design perspective are what make her stand out in the industry. Bailey, originally having a background in real estate and corporate sales, unknowingly began her journey into the world of interior design while working as a real estate agent in 2003. The interior designer and artist go by the belief that by transforming one’s space, you can transform their lives. She muses “Interior design has helped me uncover my true passion— bringing out the best in people by interpreting who they are at their core and translating that through their environments. The impact that my work has on my clients’ lives is truly the reward I seek. Bailey currently resides in the Valley Arts District of Orange, New Jersey. Her attention-grabbing work is featured in Essence Magazine’s November 2019 issue. Bailey was also selected by Authority magazine to be interviewed in a series called “Learning to Love Yourself” where entrepreneurs share their insight and give advice on self-acceptance and self-love. In addition, House Beautiful listed Bailey as one of 29  Black Designers Making History. Bailey’s unique ability to hand paint murals and textures was also noted in the article. Bailey was a guest panelist at The New York School of Interior Design for a discussion about how to break the mold in an industry where black interior designers have been underrepresented and widely overlooked. Her work has been mentioned in Forbes, Vogue.com, seen on NBC’s Open House NYC with Sarah Gore, Apartment Therapy, XONecole, and PBS’s State of the Arts, a program highlighting extraordinary people, communities, and works of art from around the world.