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:

Sixpence and A Blue Moon said...

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

Renée Finberg said...

i like the lamp too.
great images.
xx

Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies said...

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

Alicia said...

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.

Ann said...

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

The Blushing Hostess said...

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

Scott Fazzini said...

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

Hill Country House Girl said...

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!

spark! (Ada-Marie) said...

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

red ticking said...

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

Beth Connolly said...

She loves stripes as do I.

Matters of Style said...

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

Charlie said...

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.

Jenn @ Dear Heart said...

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

Windlost said...

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.

LindsB said...

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

ana said...

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

Marnie said...

office and abstract library - faves -

Regina at Fauxology said...

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.

Unknown said...

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

Maryam in Marrakesh said...

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

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