Miles Redd

Miles Redd founded his New York design firm in 1998 after working with antiques dealer John Rosselli and decorator Bunny Williams, and a stint as Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta Home. Known for cosy, cinematic interiors that mix high and low with confidence, he has appeared in Vogue, Elle Décor and Veranda, and on Architectural Digest's AD 100 every year since 2012.

Renowned New York interior designer famed for his brand of cosy glamour. AD100, Elle Decor A-List.

Course

Learn to Design Dramatic Interiors

Embark on an extraordinary journey into interior design with renowned New York designer, Miles Redd. Gain exclusive access to Miles’ knowledge and techniques, as he shares his design philosophy and step-by-step guidance for creating dramatic interiors that exude personality and charm. Drawing inspiration from luminaries including Oscar de la Renta, Bunny Williams and Henri Samuel, Miles shares the process behind his distinctive aesthetic of ‘cosy glamour’, teaching the art of creating harmonious spaces that blend comfort with glamour. From concepting and planning to sourcing and project walkthroughs, you'll gain invaluable insights that are applicable to any space. Discover the power of unusual colour combinations, how to master pattern play, curate objects and blend disparate elements with finesse. This immersive course will inspire you to elevate your interior design skills and teach you how to create extraordinary spaces that reflect your unique style. 

Lesson plan — 26 lessons
01 Introduction
  1. Meet Miles
    01 Meet Miles
  2. Welcome to Miles’ Manhattan home
    02 Welcome to Miles’ Manhattan home
  3. Designing ‘Cosy Glamorous’ interiors
    03 Designing ‘Cosy Glamorous’ interiors
  4. Creating dramatic interiors
    04 Creating dramatic interiors
  5. Introduction to the design process
    05 Introduction to the design process
  6. Introduction to a Dallas case study
    06 Introduction to a Dallas case study
02 The design process
  1. Step one: Creating a floor plan
    07 Step one: Creating a floor plan
  2. Step two: Deciding on a colour palette
    08 Step two: Deciding on a colour palette
  3. Step three: Building a scheme board
    09 Step three: Building a scheme board
  4. Step four: Selecting fabrics and furniture
    10 Step four: Selecting fabrics and furniture
  5. Step five: Shopping and ordering
    11 Step five: Shopping and ordering
  6. Step five (cont.): Shopping for art
    12 Step five (cont.): Shopping for art
  7. Step six: Repair, restore, refurbish
    13 Step six: Repair, restore, refurbish
  8. Step seven: The installation
    14 Step seven: The installation
  9. Summary of the design process
    15 Summary of the design process
  10. A note on budgets
    16 A note on budgets
03 Curtains, rugs & antiques
  1. Hanging curtains
    17 Hanging curtains
  2. Building a colour palette
    18 Building a colour palette
  3. Shopping for antiques
    19 Shopping for antiques
04 A tour of Miles' Manhattan home
  1. The hallway, stairwell & terrace
    20 The hallway, stairwell & terrace
  2. The bathroom
    21 The bathroom
  3. The bedroom
    22 The bedroom
  4. The kitchen
    23 The kitchen
  5. The living room
    24 The living room
  6. The library
    25 The library
05 Summary
  1. Farewell from Miles
    26 Farewell from Miles

“I have just completed the Miles Redd interior design course. He talks about the interior design process both in relation to his own home which is in the English country house style and working with a client. He has a lovely way of presenting.”

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