Miles Redd

One of my favorite designers is Miles Redd, who is based out of New York. While studying at NYU, he was interested in set design, he began working for antiques dealer John Rosselli, which would serve as a hands-on education in furniture and the decorative arts. Later hired by decorator Bunny Williams, he spent his time as a shopper in flea markets and being her design assistant. After a while of working in and out of design, Mr. Redd opened his own office in Noho. His use of color, and different style of antiques, along with books, brings his rooms to have an interesting quality, which is unmatched by any other designer. His work has been featured in New York Magazine, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, House & Garden, W, and Country Life. What I most enjoy about Mr. Redd was that he was named creative director of Oscar de la Renta Home in 2003, overseeing all home design projects by Mr. de la Renta.

Mr. Redd has an exceptional book collection which he features prominently in his own apartment. I absolutely love books, and being surrounded by stacks of hardcovers everywhere in the room. I hope to accumulate enough books, one day, to fill an entire room, floor to ceiling, on all four walls, with just one bench in the middle. Having a room with books can do no harm.

Vogue, 2004

I love nothing more than a marble-clad bathroom, because it is so old world, and functional. Marble coating the walls is such a great idea because it provides a seamless effect, and the floor tile, and the wall tile doesn't necessarily have to match either.

Thomas Loof

Most people know me as a neat-freak, so I obviously love a made bed, and fitted sheets/blankets are even better. White sheets are super luxe, along with a darker top cover. The throw on the bed, and the curtains add a pop of color to the room, which creates interest, but I especially love the rounded mirror of the bed; some might say it is tacky, but I am totally into it, and currently looking for one.

Thomas Loof

This is one of my favorite rooms of all time. The sense of interest everywhere is so chic, between the different coverings on the seating, and the lacquer paint on the walls is so great. But the classic herringbone wood floors ground the space, and still make it classic.

Thomas Loof

Who doesn't need a bar in their house, and instead of having one of the sit-down bars, a tabletop bar is the way to go because it's a space saver, all while being very classic. However it should always be neat and organized, you don't want people to think you're a patron of it all day.

Town & Country

One of the easiest ways to entertain is having a prep area, and a butler's pantry is the way to go. Making the cabinetry a different color than the kitchen defines the space, but I think it should stay sparse and readily available. Plus the upper glass cabinetry provides interest because you can display all kinds of different dishes or china.

Oscar's Girl, Erika Bearman

So many people know Oscar de la Renta, especially now but not many people the know the (very pretty) face behind the classic label. Erika Bearman, the Director of Communications for the OdlR brand is responsible for making almost every girl swoon over something Oscar, and she has done this with the power of the internet. I became aware of Mrs. Bearman via Twitter, and soon fell into deep admiration for the PR power player and her pure chicness. Her extremely successful Twitter and Tumblr pages are followed by many, and they give an exclusive look into the world of Oscar de la Renta, and Mrs. Bearman herself. Her witty insights and vast knowledge of the brand is outstandingly interesting, and her spin on the world of Oscar is absolutely engrossing. I look forward her TwitPics everyday, because they are either of her working a beautiful de la Renta piece, or some behind-the-scenes moment in the atelier that can only be provided by someone who lives it everyday. I do not only admire Mrs. Bearman for her grace and intelligence, but also what she has created, a brand that was once reserved for the elite women of high society, to a brand that is admired by girls of all ages, because Oscar de la Renta is now accessible to them in their own realm.  

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The Studio of Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta is one of the most magnificent designers living today. His clothes are timelessly elegant and will remain the standard of class for years to come. Like any artist, Mr. de la Renta keeps a studio for his work, which is filled with countless yards of fabrics, thousands of spoils of thread, and uncountable finishes like buttons, clasps, and anything else that makes Oscar de la Renta's designs beautiful. The studio space is bare with details, but the things inside of it make the large space truly interesting. Take a look at the beautiful chaos that is the Manhattan studio of one of the world's most prestigious fashion designers. 

Redd Goes Pink

One of my favorite designers is Miles Redd, his unique approach to color, and eye for detail with accessories for a room have the ability to captivate the attention of anyone in a room, and will make them feel like they're in a different time. Mr. Redd is an export from Atlanta, and worked with the famed Bunny Williams, where he said  she taught him everything he knows. He is currently the Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta Home; I feel as though OdlR is to fashion, as Mr. Redd is to home design. His own personal apartment is below, and showcases his extraordinary eye for detail and color. Now I can't say that I especially the love pink scheme of the living room, but I can definitely appreciate the approach, and really love that it is fearlessly mixed with a red sofa and other pieces that are traditionally mismatched, but look great together. Also, the custom zebra-printed doors are exquisitely unlike anything I've seen. I especially love Leslie Hearn's panther painting above the white settee. The rest of the apartment has the most gorgeous finishes, including the master bathroom, which is entirely clad in mirrors. He has actually been known to host parties in his bathroom! The wall coverings were found in Chicago by Mr. Redd, and were originally designed by David Adler. Miles Redd is truly an inspiration, between his wide range of editorial coverage, to his vast portfolio of gorgeous projects, and he is now learning from Oscar de la Renta, who the true arbiter of taste. 

Photos courtesy of New York Social Diary