Shay Mitchell changed the luggage landscape with Béis, providing functional and stylish travel gear from the bestselling Mini Weekender to the editor-obsessed Commuter collection. She has a keen eye for design, so when she wanted to revamp her Béis office, she partnered with CB2 to transform her warehouse space into a stylish abode with the help of her friend and interior designer, Chad Wood.
“Combining fashion and function with an affordable price point are the three buckets that are important to me while designing Béis – it’s the same thing with our office,” she told PS. “We wanted something that looked incredible and had a function. With the chairs, I need them to be comfortable and not only look pretty, same with the couches. The desk needs to be usable in size and fit what we need it to be able to do.” Since her warehouse space features industrial elements like wood ceilings, concrete floors, and white tiling, they chose furniture pieces that would add warmth to the space. Mitchell also gravitated towards pieces inspired by Italian design. “We chose this really beautiful Portofino Walnut Wood Desk. It’s a little bit longer than your average personal desk size. It also had this sort of minimalist feel that I liked,” she says.
Mitchell also shared some of her favorite travel tips, including always dressing for comfort. “I never wear heels on a plane. I may bring them in my bag and change into them after a flight. I always have a pair of socks in my bag when traveling. Comfort is key, you can always pack an extra outfit as I have done in our weekender bags. I’ll pack my off-the-plane outfit in the bottom compartment, and that’s always been a great little hack for me, but I never want to be uncomfortable on a plane, especially the longer ones,” she says.
When it comes to packing, Mitchell believes more is more. “I’m sorry. I’m not going to tell you to pack light. I’m somebody who packs over, but at the same time, if I need something, it’s always there,” she says. However, to pack smart, she recommends making a packing list, so you don’t forget essential items. “You don’t want to miss out on packing things that you may overlook if you’re doing it last minute or you don’t have as much time as you would like to have packed.”
In addition to designing more travel pieces, Mitchell is looking forward to the upcoming release of a new show that she produced and hosted that involves her “love of travel.” She’s also keen on visiting Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
Ahead, Mitchell shared her current must-have products with us, including her favorite sheets, her go-to facial massager, and a few of her office picks.
