Ries Hayes
Our philosophy has always been to find the ordinary in the unique, rare, and beautiful and seamlessly
work that into our perfectly proportioned and tailored interiors.
Ries Hayes is a New York interior design firm specializing in sensitively conceived projects that
are functional, livable spaces with timeless relevance. Ries Hayes' design concepts are infused with
knowledge of the decorative arts, fine arts, and expertise in architecture. We balance modern,
machined elements with warm, textured, historical ones often weaving a story or dialogue of periods.
Thad Hayes thoughtfully combines personal fine art and furniture collections with modern and
antique pieces, as well as Hayes' handcrafted custom designed furniture, lighting, fabrics, and rugs.
Whether a modern house in the woods on Martha's Vineyard, or a New York City pied-a-terre
penthouse, projects are individually designed based on the personality and lifestyle of each client.
Staff
Thad Hayes
principal
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thad Hayes graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Environmental Design. He practiced as a landscape architect in New York City and studied interior design at Parsons School of Design. Hayes went to work at Bray-Schaible Design in 1982, and in 1985 he established his own office, Thad Hayes, Inc.
Hayes has been profiled in numerous publications, including Elle Decor, House and Garden, and Architectural Digest. In addition to being recognized as one of “America’s Most Brilliant Decorators” and “The Best of the Best” by House Beautiful, Hayes was named one of thirty “Deans of Design” by Architectural Digest and has consistently been honored as one of “The AD 100." Of his work, Architectural Digest has said, "Altogether, the designer has wielded restraint so astutely that the rooms exude a sense of being complete without being full."
