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Learn to Design Dramatic Interiors
A note on budgets
with MILES REDD — Renowned New York interior designer famed for his brand of cosy glamour. AD100, Elle Decor A-List.
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Every project should have a budget, and it’s important to set these parameters from the start so that everybody is on the same page.
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The Design Process
A Note on Budgets
Every project should have a budget, and it's important to set these parameters from the start so that everybody is on the same page.
- Make a budget go further by sourcing items that aren't necessarily in fashion or desirable, as you'll be able to get these for a much lower price.
- If something you buy is a bargain, there will be some budget left over to restore or refurbish it to give it a new look and feel.
- It's well worth spending money on craftsmanship to get the finish and quality right.
- Get creative to make a budget stretch further; I will often source multiple small cotton rugs and sew them together to create a large area rug.
- There's no getting away from the fact that custom upholstery and curtains are expensive, but these are items that should stand the test of time and live within a room for many years to come.
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Miles Redd
Renowned New York interior designer famed for his brand of cosy glamour. AD100, Elle Decor A-List.
Celebrated for his distinctive style that blends cosy glamour with playful juxtapositions of high and low elements, Miles Redd is a master at creating spaces that are bold, sophisticated and infused with drama. He worked with renowned figures, including antiques dealer John Rosselli and decorator Bunny Williams, before establishing his own design firm in New York in 1998. Drawing on his experience in the world of fashion - including his role as Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta Home - and taking inspiration from fashion photography, illustration and art, Miles’ work has graced the pages of Vogue, Elle Décor, Veranda and Architectural Digest. He holds numerous accolades, including honours in Elle Decor’s “A-List” and annual honours in Architectural Digest's coveted "AD 100" since 2012.
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