Inside Carolina Irving’s Coastal Retreat Secluded on Portugal’s West Coast | Design Notes

Carolina Irving welcomes us into her romantic retreat in an unspoilt coastal region of Portugal. When Carolina purchased the property nearly 15 years ago, there was barely one wall left standing from the previous structure. She accepted the challenge, undaunted, and has created a home that is perfectly compact, where nothing is unaccounted for.
Not simply a weekend pied-à-terre, Carolina’s house had to function as a year-round escape from her home in Paris - for herself, her partner, French documentary producer Bertrand Devaud. Watch the full episode of ‘Design Notes’ as we tour Carolina Irving’s Portuguese home from home.
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[@soraiacarmo8951]

I am so delighted she used so many portuguese brands to decorate the house! :)

[@nina-ex9vx]

Well this was a delight to watch, wish it was much longer though. I loved everything in the house, especially the mix of fabrics, textures and colour combinations. ❤

[@janetschroeder8753]

Finally, something truly unique. Really ignited my imagination.

[@susankenneally4618]

What a little gem, both inside and out.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Absolutely gorgeous. The perfect holiday home for a quiet, culturally curious, respectful, intellectual couple. Love. 💖

[@juliehock6059]

The nasturtiums in the green vase epitomises the spirit of this home. We have an artist in Australia called Margaret Olley whose home had vases of flowers everywhere - for me the utmost luxury.

[@buickinvicta288]

Beautiful. I love it all. ❤ Paradise. The colors, textiles, and objects are perfection.

[@oeendrila]

I’ve always loved her. Her French apartment got me started on fabrics 🌻🌻🌻

[@aiai-j7i]

Ah! I knew I had seen those framed herbarium plants before!! I just looked it up--they used to be in her apartment.

[@MTMF.london]

Those emerald green floor tiles are absolutely gorgeous. All the bedrooms are so charming as well and oh, the woven textiles!

[@rlpai5833]

Carolina has a unique and brilliant sense of style. She is a master of textiles and mixing patterns, adore her work❤

[@rrenatabp]

wonderful little place with so much character and warmth

[@trebbneify]

So beautiful, warm, welcoming and happy!

[@sdmsdm7926]

So beautiful, this is truly a bit of Paradise, how can anyone not relax in a place like this....she's a lovely gracious lady....

[@jenniferwolf545]

So personal and eclectic ! Love her own choices all blended together . She' has a beautiful speaking voice too ! Her eloquence and the language of the interiors flow beautifully ! The simple lines of the exterior and the garden are special too 🙏🌸🌼

[@elfriedetiefenbacher2665]

Wow, what a beautiful home. It let let me speechless. You are very lucky to can live there 🏖️🏖️🏖️🥰🥰🥰☀️☀️☀️

[@RR4kindness]

absolutely beautiful, one my all time favourite homes, everything is so individual and tasteful and real. So inspiring, allows me to trust my taste. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home with us.

[@atomicwendy]

her home, the setting and style are perfect. I love ALL of it.

[@nutauf7587]

So beautiful. Love that nature is used for decoration

[@ozlemcinkir9366]

This is the best one among all other house tours that I've watched.And the most inspiring host.🌷

[@FRASERMCGREGOR72]

What a beautiful warm home. I love textiles too so this is a dream to see all the beautiful colours and textures, thank you for sharing x

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

This is so much more beautiful & classy. Much more pleasing to the eye than those huge overdone mansions. So fitting for a family....the memories that can be built there

[@kiquine]

Love it! Full of colour and character.

[@alexandreagrant5288]

A wonderful segment - a beautiful & inspiring home x

[@mariabotelho7897]

Love her house, cozy and beautiful. Brought back so many memories of growing up in the Azores, Portugal. ❤️

[@redbougainvillea]

What a beautiful home and property! One of my favorites on this channel!

[@metislamestiza3708]

absolutely ravishing inside. and outside is idyllic. the outdoor area/ view is the pièce de résistance❤

[@Mooks_cottage]

Beautiful home 🏡

[@fabulousalert7425]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@buddhahoo1]

Such a beautiful lady creating a lovely place to be. Oh my the green tile is just something I would love to have.

[@AlexandraCastroFerreira]

The floor tiles are from Azulejos de Azeitão, an amazing factory that uses traditional methods of tile making.

[@blogginglife7956]

Love your hoise,simple,clean and beautiful

[@SusannahBreslin]

so beautiful! love all the gorgeous floors

[@carmensiordia7097]

I have been struggling with my home space. It just doesn’t represent my personality. I knew I needed color and texture but I’ve been stuck. The other day I can across a beautiful hand painted plate on FB marketplace and I thought about buying it but I didn’t! Seeing Carolina’s home inspired me! Next time I’m drawn to an item with color and pattern I’m going to go with it!

[@sdvinteriors_designstudio]

Love the first bedroom, pared back enough to capture the light and beauty outside ✨

[@jackieclark817]

I am so in love with this house, the style, her style, EVERYTHING! Perfection ❤

[@michaelgillespie502]

what more do you need...perfection!

[@sunstardrummer]

Wow,beautiful eclectic....love everything....rice field,immortale bushes...inside ,outside❤❤❤😊thx 4 sharing

[@rhonda6791]

Each and everything in this house was beautiful and happy. And gorgeous, from the tiles to the fabric to the flower. Thank you Carolina!!

[@sophieclarke02]

This is perfection. What a lovely mix.

[@MSK-n]

just stunning, what a beautiful home 😍

[@terryarrow702]

So peaceful & stylish. People who are well traveled are so interesting 😊

[@gloriazamoranodecampbell8618]

Charming and chic place!

[@beatriznovoseco]

So beautiful! ❤ So casual, original and cozy. Very easy going house with style and a touch of sofisticación with those floors. I enjoy all the artesany which is from different parts of the iberic peninsule. Great!

[@meskita106]

And such a privilege to see a Portuguese sensibility. It’s so rare nowadays, with a taste for bland minimalist aesthetics. Thank you for been a guardian of Portuguese culture and for sharing the way forward in a playful and non tradicionalista way!

[@kerrystevens9313]

Gorgeous home and a wonderful, beautiful, relaxing setting.

[@junej4216]

I smiled while watching this. A gorgeous home.

[@billem16]

One of the best design notes ever! Loved the change of music to fit the vibe of this one compared to the usual ones!

[@b.bernal6151]

What a charming little house in an amazing location. Love it!❤

[@sashachip]

I'm a minimalist at heart, but this home is incredible. Well done!

[@melindaferreira9879]

Stunning.

[@aliciacatherineegan]

Beautiful home! And, the glimpse of that built in outdoor pool! 😘

[@janenatividad7373]

Beautiful collections.. love the way you decorated your house..

[@user-ov5sc7ue8k]

Absolutely fabulous

[@citygirlingraham]

Beautiful, I love seeing designer homes…

[@blogginglife7956]

Man can breath with such personal houses

[@Cotswoldblonde]

So charming and really well filmed

[@robweberdesign]

Such a beautiful home!

[@catarinaalves2420]

Portugal é lindo 💚

[@sundaygirl006]

That house is perfect.

[@hokiesuz]

Love the bedroom and the view.

[@kingapaulina4295]

I love the simplicity and colors, stunning 🙂

[@dayangnurmunawwarahmuslimi4630]

such a welcoming home n cute interior ❤❤

[@kletingmerah3069]

Omg I love everything in this video! The house, the interior, the vibrant colors and especially the genius lady. What a dream house ❤🎉

[@smallspaceabundantlife]

Wow. Dreamy! Cosy! Perfect small space inspiration.

[@AndNowIWrite]

I live here, its heaven on earth.

[@tmr3109]

Qué maravilla! Preciosas las telas, los platos...

[@vibrantly50]

Ah, living in Portugal, further north, on the Sunshine Coast - this is very inspiring!

[@Mers3av1ew]

Gorgeous, so authentically created.

[@diana2971]

WOW! 🧡🧡🧡

[@melaniehewetson428]

Really enjoyed the lovely mix of colours and textures. Reminded me of how much I like this sort of individual personal styling. I’d better get sorting my/our spaces now :).

[@lurdesmelo6644]

Adoro!!!! Casa espetacular!!!

[@newry12]

Beautiful home.

[@marianagomes1215]

Hello, i am portuguese i live in switzerland and your house make me feel "Saudades" from home💖

[@SiddhisvariBulloch]

Stunning!! x

[@user-wt6kg7ko8p]

Lovely place.❤

[@greenphoenix687]

Im in love with everything. I want to live there :). This is a masterclass in mixing patterns and colour. Absolutely perfect.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Imagine that you can have an access to this everyday. 🥰🥰

[@reikimonde]

Very beautiful ❤

[@tinerudinger2682]

Beautiful .. 💛💛💛

[@connietowler3725]

Love this video. Your home looks so inviting, warm and relaxing, Gorgeous. Thank you 🦀

[@robrobben6066]

Wow, what a wonderful place ❤

[@annahemmings3437]

Stunning

[@andyguarjol_]

I looooooove this house 💕💕💕

[@MariaRodriguez-gb5pr]

Beautiful

[@janiehaig2521]

I love that house, I could just move right in and bring my little Portuguese tiles with me! lol

[@maurawhelan3530]

Me first ha! So charming!

[@zenaidagonzalez6343]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@paulabarroso3868]

Muito bonito, transmite muita tranquilidade. Tem blog ou outro que possa ser seguida? Ideias muitos interessantes.obrigada pela partida do lar

[@user-vg7sn5wj2g]

I liked everything thank you 🍀🇩🇿

[@Hi5_YOGA]

incredible

[@fernandamartins717]

MELIDES É a minha terra e é um paraiso

[@jackierueda]

Es la casa más bella que he visto en mi vida

[@danijordao]

The tiles company referred is “Azulejos de Azeitão” 🇵🇹

[@user-hi3gc7jw5j]

Muy bonita casa. Me encantan sus colecciones.

[@karenfeaster4655]

So inspiring

[@Dialoguematters]

Que casa linda!!! :-))

[@asweetiepiebtw2032]

i LOVE this

[@eerindiraarora6921]

love it.

[@allymonte7295]

Fabulous! ❤

[@wiki9361]

4:06 Azulejos de Azeitão😊 you are welcome

[@Septentria]

oh these blue plates !!!!!

[@lynndaniels6015]

Love the house!

[@lisab7716]

Lovely, home, please can I come and stay 😍