Thursday, March 29, 2012

From across the Pond - Caroline Paterson

Thrilled is how I felt when I came across the portfolio of London designer, Caroline Paterson. Named by House & Garden to their Top 100 decorators list, I find her work inspiring and the attention to detail amazing. The first picture makes me swoon - love the blue/green silk pillow and hand blown glass vase paired with the contemporary styling of the bureau and the traditional artwork.
Abstract art, its colors reinforced in the fabric choices, adds a bolt of energy to this traditional library.
What drew me into this photo is the lamp - amazing how one carefully selected piece can make a space. It very subtlety picks up on the fabric on the ottoman.
The bird sculpture and the abstract painting play off each other - although everything is stationary there's movement in this space.

A great reminder that a closet is all you need for a functional home office space.

For me, these narrow horizontal stripes are unexpected and add so much interest to this space.


To see more of Caroline's work, click here.

21 comments:

  1. Great looks! I love the closet converted into an office space. The bird and painting playing off each other is...quite lovely.

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  2. I love the lamp in the third picture an dI love the bathroom. Gorgeous. Thanks for posting this.

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  3. The way she combines abstract with tradtional so seemlessly is a delight. Nothing appears out of place or random. Not to mention the designed look. Thanks for the introduction.

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  4. Gorgeous interiors and her walls are always filled with great decor.

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  5. Refined and cerebral - a lovely set of photos to look over with my morning coffee. Thank you!

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  6. Each room is so quiet and peaceful without being dull. -Very beautiful!

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  7. Michele - I love the contemporary art mixed with the traditional furnishings - she does beautiful work. The last photo - what a gorgeous bathroom! Is that mosaic above the tub? It is fabulous!

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  8. I love that white armless leather office chair - so chic! Great post!

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  9. that little fireplace is too cute for words....

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  10. I just love the artwork in the first two photos. It really completes the rooms.

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  11. All the images are fabulous but the closet photo is a real inspiration. It is always so difficult figuring out where to place a desk and equipment in a teenagers room when space is limited and they need the floor space for other things.

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  12. Great find. Very traditional with a little extra pop to it. You can really imagine people living in these rooms.

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  13. Her work has a very unique look. I think the word "unexpected" sums it up indeed. Some really unique pieces there, like the lamp you pointed out and the wonderful bird sculpture and those stripes. I love stand out elements that are fresh like this.

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  14. I love the colors and art used in the first photo!

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  15. Amazing rooms... I love the bedroom :)
    and the lamps
    and the carpets...

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  16. office and abstract library - faves -

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  17. You have such a great eye and a beautiful way of explaining design. I love Caroline Paterson's work -- it's all about beauty & balance.

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  18. That looks great! Spacify offers wide range of Executive Office Chair in a modern style to decorate your office.

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  19. Love all those happy pillows in one of the top pics!

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