Exquisitely Unexpected
Thoughtful. Tailored. Timeless... Your true essence, elevated.
Ruthie Milton specializes in creating inspired interiors that tell the story of you. Through a balanced approach that blends simplicity and surprise, function and fantasy, classic and contemporary, we are passionate about transforming our clients’ needs into the stuff of dreams. Spaces that stretch beyond imagination. Exquisitely beautiful. Boldly unexpected. Inhabited by a sense of harmony that unites the elements within a single design vision.
We believe that, for every client, the impossible is always possible when you listen with compassion, delve into every detail, and embrace each design challenge as an opportunity to innovate. Whether a brand new space or a ground-up renovation, an urban dwelling or vacation destination, we strive to create beautiful, functional environments that cradle you, feed your soul and reflect the very best of who you are.
RUTHIE MILTON
Unbridled creativity, out-of-the-box ideas and passion for creating remarkable experiences are the hallmarks of Ruthie’s design approach. She believes that great design should tell a story, spark a reaction, and most importantly, reflect the taste and style of the client—only better and beyond what they could possibly imagine.
Whether styling spectacular celebrity events or designing residential interiors for a range of clients, from entrepreneurs and couples to rappers and bachelors, Ruthie brings fearlessness, a quest for the fabulous, and a willingness to push the limits of design to transform the feel, function and energy of a client’s space.
FAST FACTS
MANTRA
“It’s fabulous.” (Don’t know who coined it first. Probably Liberace.)
DESIGN APPROACH
I’m a creative straight-up. I’m fearless and I don’t follow the rules. I like to push the limits. My approach is to make any room or design project tell a beautiful story, and I always look to create a harmonious and timeless environment.
INSPIRED BY...
My mother, who did gardening and landscaping. Every Saturday when I was 7, I changed the furniture at home. Then I started doing events, holidays and set tables, all the with the goal of creating an inspiring, provocative experience.
DESIGNING FOR DIVAS
Thanks to a client who worked for Virgin Records, I got a job doing a release party for Janet Jackson at the Ritz Carlton. I was able to transform that traditional setting through candles, albums and greenery, to create a sexy, mind-blowing space worthy of Miss Jackson herself.
CLIENT LOVE
I like to tell clients “You’ve got a hodge podge. We make sense out of your goulash.” Once we explain the design process and calm their fears, there is always a point where something clicks and they trust us and let go. In the process, they also become our family.
STYLE CRUSH
Donna Karan. My design aesthetic is simple, clean and timeless. Making a statement without shouting.
DESIGN ICON
Kelly Wearstler. Her style and progression of design is next-level, fully off the chain. She is always thoughtful, pushing the envelope.
PROJECT I’M MOST PROUD OF
Hilton Head was a 4,000-square-foot total gut rehab. The scale of the project was massive and we overcame so many challenges. In the end, the client was so thrilled, she cried (good tears!).
BEST MEAL
That time L’il Kim made me a PBJ in her living room...
IN A PAST LIFE, I WAS...
A hair model.
