My design crush, Miles Redd

There are a handful of highly skilled and talented interior decorators for which I have developed a case of severe 'design-envy'.  In all honesty, my desire goes beyond envy.  These are designers that I consider the Gods of Interiors.  To the point that I may completely fumble my words were I to ever meet them in person.  Or worse, faint.  I would liken this to a teenage girl's hysteria for Justin Bieber or my childhood crush on Ricky Schroeder.  (Only I used to fantasize about one day marrying Ricky.  Now, I just dream about meeting these fine decorators). 

I'm talking about Jonathan Adler, Jamie Drake, Mary McDonald, Bunny Williams.  And Miles Redd.  Oh yes, Miles. 

Miles Redd in his apartment (notice zebra covered doors!)

Miles himself is based in NYC. He was raised in Atlanta but found himself venturing to NYC to study painting. He was more interested in set design. As his love for interior design flourished, he found himself taking on projects for friends and decorating their spaces. He turned it into an actual business in 1998. Since, he has also been named creative director for Oscar De La Renta Home. More about Miles here. 


Miles decorated the NYC apartment of some of our dear friends.  Their apartment exudes worldly charm.  There is wild use of patterns and color in an uber-chic and tasteful manner.   I see this style transcended in Mile's other interiors as well. 


Here's what I envision when I think of Miles Redd:

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Miles Redd in Elle Decor Dec 2009, Photo Miguel Flores-Vianna


1. Lacquered walls (shown above in Yves Klein-blue).  Miles style is high gloss and super chic.  It was the below photo of lacquered walls that inspired me to paint my own study in a high gloss (check house tours in the future for a study tour). 


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Miles Redd, Mendenall

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Miles Redd, Elle Decor, March 2006 Photo Simon Upton


2.  Ruffled Drapery.  Miles is a huge fan of using a dainty and feminine ruffle as an accent to his often unlined curtains.  This is so delicate.  The unlined window treatments offer privacy but also are sheer enough to allow light to enter the room. 
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Miles Redd, House Beautiful 2011 NYC Apartment

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Miles Redd, his sister's apartment

3. Bold Mix of Vibrant Colors.  His selections are often saturated in color.  Buttery teals, vibrant fuchsias.  They are just magnificent to absorb.  It reminds me very much of Tricia Guild's wonderful use of textiles. 



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Miles Redd, House Beautiful


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Miles Redd

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Miles Redd, Elle Decor, Nov 2006, Photo by Simon Upton

4. Leather Covered Doors.  Miles creates exquisite beauty with leathered covered doors that are further accessorized with nail stud detail.  


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Miles Redd, House Beautiful

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Miles Redd

Miles Redd has a wonderful sense of humor when using style and patterns.  He mixes chevron with floral, and blends hues of the same color wheel together.  The end result is to die for!  Now, you understand my design crush.

Not So Mellow Yellow

I believe a room should exude personality.

Think of yellow and most envision sunshine and happiness.

Used just right in a room, it offers a fabulous pop of energy.

I have always loved introducing elements of the unexpected into a room. There's nothing better than a monochromatic room that offers a burst of color.

Mary McDonald

I love yellow so much that

I've used it throughout my own home for a little extra oomph. 

Dare to be bold!

A little goes a long way. 

Here are some ways you can introduce a

pop of not-so-mellow-yellow into your space!

Dwell Batavia Citrine Pillow

Layla Grayce $72

Lilly Pulizter Home Barstools 

Horchow $619-659

Six Yellow Vases at Horchow $246

Martini Side Table

West Elm $129

Worlds Away Wainright Yellow Lacquer Side Table

Layla Grayce %548

notNeutral Seasonal Hurricanes, set of 2

DesignPublic $28

I can't refer you to a place to purchase these lacquer yellow table lamps but I absolutely love the contrast between the jet black shades and the yellow. 

Enjoy experimenting with pops of color!

Send me pictures of the ways you have used pops of color in your own home and I may feature you in my future posts!

 

Domino Special Edition

 

The return of a long lost friend! We've missed you so!

Just announed, Domino Quick Fixes, a Domino special edition will hit newstands nationwide on April 17th.

Dreams really DO come true!

I am still in mourning over the end of this fabulous magazine in 2009---years after it's devastating departure.

I have every single issue of the magazine and still leaf through old editions--revisiting the turned down pages that have been bookmarked with good ideas. I discovered Jonathan Adler, Mary Mcdonald, Katie Ridder, Bunny Williams...this was my design education. My passion. My love.

For years, I tried to keep the dream alive. I spent every other third Thursday of every other month honoring our fallen hero. I'd buy a lucite chair, wallpaper a room in navy lacquer, mold clay into an Adler-esque pottery pot. Anything to keep the dream alive.

Lonny tried. Lonny left.

But now Domino is back! The special edition is a start! I'll take it. I've marked my calendar! And I'll be the first at the newsstand on April 17th!

Nautical Nostalgia

I've got nautical on my mind today...
love the boldness of navy and white!




Miles Redd-love him!



Horchow

Together they can conquer anything



Mary McDonald

 

 

 



Sorrento Italy



Calico Corners



Jonathan Adler

Ahoy Matey's...spring is near! 

Foo Dog Fervor

You know if Foo Dogs are showing up on the isles of Target that the world has developed a "fervor for foo"! 

These little 'ugly guys' have long been a design accessory of our most beloved designers.  From Mary McDonald to Jonathan Adler, foo dogs add a touch of Asian charm to a modern design and I think they're super fun.  

 



 

 Barbara Cosgrove Foo Lamps provide the perfect balance to a whimsical office space. 



Barbara Cosgrove



Mary McDonald



Once you keep your eyes open for the foo, you'll notice them popping up everywhere.   And who knew these puppies could have such a varying price tag.  I've seen them on One King's Lane for over $1,000 but found a few more affordable solutions below.   

Antique Lion Statues as Bookends at Horchow.com $675

(bare with me, the affordable are coming up)



Z Gallerie $39.95



Etsy.com $100



Add a twist to the foo dog concept and you have Jonathan Adler's "Barbie" Foo




Barbara Cosgrove
Dog Sitting $563



Thanks for stopping by! 
Heather