For decades, Miles Redd has been one of the great maximalists of American decorating – a designer whose rooms pulse with glamour, wit, and an unmistakable sense of personality. Known for layering bold color, theatrical flourishes, and unexpected juxtapositions, the interiors produced by his studio, Redd Kaihoi, have long felt worlds away from the restrained minimalism that has dominated so much of contemporary design.
Yet in this new installment of our Layered Lives series, Miles Redd reveals that his tastes are shifting. These days, alongside the lacquer and sparkle, he finds himself drawn to stripped-back English country houses, scrubbed wood, and airy simplicity. Here, he reflects on the Southern upbringing that shaped his eye, his formative years working for legendary decorator Bunny Williams, and the downtown Manhattan apartment that launched his career. Along the way, he shares why decorating should never be taken too seriously – and why learning to let go of possessions may be the ultimate luxury of all.
