Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Carolyn E. Oliver, Design Studio and Atelier, for over two decades has been located in Pasadena's historic Theatre District. Several of her historic restoration projects have been showcased in: The Home Section, LA Times; LA Magazine; CBS's Beautiful Homes and Great Estates and PBS's FIND! hosted by the Keno Brothers. Oliver was hired as a consultant to revitalize the Home Shop,a LA County Museum of Art retail venue. Oliver participated as a selected designer for seven consecutive years of the nation's largest house and garden tour, The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. For six consecutive years she was chosen as a selected designer for the LA Assistance League of Southern California Hancock Park Design House. For over two decades Oliver has been a Board Member, Art Center One Hundred, Art Center College of Design. As a former Pacific Asia Museum Trustee, Oliver co-chaired the Museum's successful 40th Anniversary celebration securing Tiffany's as a sponsor. A member of Pasadena Art Alliance, whose mission is to foster appreciation for contemporary visual arts in Southern California, Oliver has completed the International Society of Appraisers course work and serves as an expert witness. Prior to opening Oliver's, she was the first woman Executive Director, Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce, the second largest in the world. Oliver has also been featured in Elle Decor with a mention how her work "has a strong sense of history, and she stocks her studio with choice antiques and collectibles." Oliver has recently opened a second design studio in Carlsbad, North San Diego County. Oliver's Historic Pasadena Store Location: 601 E Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 Oliver's San Diego Location: 5800 Armada Dr. Suite 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008

Services Provided

Bedroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design

Areas Served

Pasadena

Awards

Owner and Design Principal, Carolyn Oliver, has been featured in numerous publications and programs, such as: Elle Decor Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Spectacular Homes, CBS's Beautiful Homes and Great Estates, PBS's Find! with the Keno Brothers.

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16 Projects

Kitchen pantry - large traditional single-wall kitchen pantry idea in Los Angeles with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash and no island

San Marino Monterey Colonial Estate

Example of a trendy bathroom design in Los Angeles

Pasadena Penthouse

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Los Angeles

San Marino English Cottage

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Los Angeles

San Marino Historic Bath Remodel

Large cottage chic guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with pink walls

Descanso Gardens, La Cañada, Bridal Dressing Suite

San Marino Spanish Colonial Residence

Pasadena, CA

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Business Details

Business Name

Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier

Phone Number

(626) 644-0680

Website

www.oliversinteriors.com/

Address

5800 Armada Drive, Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Followers

38 Followers

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4 Reviews for Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier

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prtorres617

I teamed up with Carolyn Oliver to decorate and design the remodel of my home. I credit much of the successful outcome of my project to Carolyn's warm engaging personality. She is a delight and when you work with her, you are not only a client but a friend. Carolyn’s creativity, fabulous design skills and taste resulted in a spectacular result. She created a beautiful living space(kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bathrooms) that exudes the feeling and energy I wanted for my home. All the while, she was mindful to keep within the project budget, without sacrificing quality. We continue to collaborate in decorating the house. In 2015, I was among a few clients who accompanied Carolyn on a trip to Paris for a design expo and a wonderful tour of the city. It was a grand experience. I highly recommend Carolyn Oliver’s Interior Designs.

March 23, 2016

kmurraymorse

Carolyn is a consummate professional. She is creative, artistic and importantly, has architectural knowledge of various historical styles and design concepts. I worked with Carolyn over several years on our historic Wallace Neff hacienda style home. Her design treatments respected the architecture and brought new life, a sense of elegance and a freshness that has made our home come alive. Her sense of color, texture and design is among the best I have seen. And, she is always looking for ways to save the homeowner $$$, including repurposing existing elements and getting the most for the dollars spent. Our work on this project included replicating wrought iron details, drapery, fabric, rug and upholstery treatments, designing an office out of a pantry, built in bookcases and turning a dressing room into a guest bedroom with a murphy bed (you would never guess) with cabinets that appear to be part of the original architecture. What I love working with Carolyn is that she is "quick on her feet" and can zero in quickly on design problems and "solves". Because of her vast experience and knowledge of resources, she gets down to business and doesn't waste time. Our most recent project, starting in 2013, has been the Santa Barbara pied a terre (pictured on this site). Here she has taken bold color and contemporary elements - fabric, paint, lighting and incorporated those with antique rugs and furnishings to create a very fresh design and appeal. With the Mediterranean garden as focal point and by adding the antique style fountain, she has enhanced the provencal feel of the property and created a spaciousness that extends one's living from indoors to the outside.

March 17, 2016Last modified:March 17, 2016

mccartys

I started working with Carolyn Oliver after I saw the kitchen and family room that she designed for the 2006 Pasadena Showcase House–America’s oldest and largest home show. I was so impressed that I immediately wanted my whole house to look like one of her creations. I have strong aesthetic opinions, which probably makes designing for me very difficult. But not for Carolyn, who can take my ideas and make them live in form, feeling, and functionality. The result is rarely what I had pictured in my mind; however, it is always so much better than anything I could have imagined. She can also be relied on to save you money and, by providing a wide range of options, she makes sure you receive the best value for your investment. On a recent trip to Paris, she arranged for us to attend the Maison Objet. We explored products from all over Europe, and we came back with exciting treasures, each designed to add that special touch. Our last shopping trip to LA’s Pacific Design Center left me armed with beautiful fabrics for a family room update. Carolyn provided ideas and resources for transforming the room–now a beautiful reality with colors, patterns, and textures that seem to say, “Come on in, sit down and be mesmerized.” Carolyn also has the tact required to rein me in when I envision 10 focal points for a room, a weakness of mine. She convinces me with sound design principles, visualizations, and good-natured cajoling of the error of my ways, so we stay within the parameters of great design. She definitely knows how to make a house a home—your home. And what is also important, working with her is a lot of fun.

February 9, 2016

sdlibber

What I appreciate most about Carolyn is she encouraged the expression of my personal style and provided inspiring guidance with her life long study of architecture and decorative arts. All of her design recommendations were explained with design priciples and we had fun together in the process. Libby Morris San Diego

January 29, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier rated?

Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier provide?

Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier provides the following services: Bedroom Design, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Shelving, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Historic Building Conservation, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design

Where does Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier provide services?

Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier provides services in the following areas: Pasadena

Oliver's Design Studio & Atelier