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Bardessono Inn & Spa

Carmel Beach Hotel

L'Auberge Carmel

Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa

Walt Tasting Room

Concept Design

Working with you to individualize style & setting design goals to support your lifestyle

Space Planning

Creating a layout of your space with furnishing planned to simplify your daily life

Fixtures & Finishing

Working within your style to specify furniture, light fixtures, and hardware

Material Selection

Working within your style to specify flooring, tiles, stone, wallcoverings, and paint colors

Project Consultation

Working with your established team of architects, contractors, & designers to bring your dreams to life

About

Carol Padham

Her design process is client-focused, starting with the client's vision and involving them closely in every step. Carol's designs are known for their clean lines and thoughtful integration with both architecture and environment, ensuring each space is as functional as it is stylish.

Over 25 years of experience in interior design that combines beauty and practicality. Working extensively in the Bay Area, Carol has collaborated with leading architectural firms on a variety of hospitality and residential projects.

Why Carmel-by-the-Sea Is the West Coast Destination of the Moment

"Interior designers Carol Padham and Marin-Vogue worked with an ocean-inspired palette to create custom furnishings for the guest rooms, which also feature Victoria + Albert bath fixtures."

Briefs: Carmel Beach Hotel’s upcoming opening

"The interiors have been designed by Carol Padham and Phyllis Martin-Vegue, while lighting director Michael Souter worked on the hotel’s lighting."

Wine Country Agenda: WALT Wines, Trefethen Now, Doug Aitken Install, Meet At La Calenda

"Inside, SF interior designer Carol Padham creates a calming, airy design with a selection of owners Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall’s personal art collection, showcasing the Hall’s love of modern with a custom, 3-dimensional tasting bar with Italian porcelain countertop, under faceted LED globes. The renovated 1,500 square foot tasting room is designed with green features by Jarrod Denton of Signum Architecture."

Three Charming Guest Houses For Summer

"The hotel’s designers, Carol Padham and Phyllis Martin-Vegue, sought inspiration from the pristine white beach, blue-grey hues of the ocean, surrounding cypress trees, and warm tones of Carmel stone, all of which play out throughout the decor. The custom walnut-grained mill-work includes the minibar and headboards running the length of the rooms, each outfitted with woven-back chairs and cafe tables."