All posts by Beth Dotolo

A McQueeney Lakehouse Before and After + A Video Tour

June 4, 2015Pulp Design Workbefore and after, interior design, pulp design studiosBeth Dotolo

The Pulp Design Studios team took on a renovation for one of our most amazing repeat clients for their Lakehouse in Texas, just outside of Austin and San Antonio. We have completed both the exterior and interior renovations, just in time for summer enjoyment.

Take a look at the amazing before and afters of the exterior door, just to give you a glimpse into what we have in store for you… We put the door color up for a vote on instagram last year so it’s fun to see your response with the great shade of red we decided upon with the client.

Pulp Design Studios McQueeney Lakehouse Before and After

Plus, watch our video to see the entertaining-ready deck, along with a sneak peek into our interior design – complete with before, during, and after photos:

If you are considering a renovation for your home to make sure it’s entertaining ready for next year, now is the time to start the interior design process!

We are so pleased with the way this home has turned out, making it entertaining and summer-ready, and we can’t wait to have it photographed later this month… Stay tuned!

Before + After: Preston Hollow Bungalow

June 2, 2015Pulp Design Workbefore & after, before and after, before and afters, interior design, pulp design studiosBeth Dotolo

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Bathroom Detail

The goal of this whole-home refresh in Dallas, Texas was to create a fun, fresh and collected look that was both kid-friendly and livable for our young family. We were working on a very specified budget so it was important to be able to refresh the space in ways that would make the biggest impact with the greatest end result.

Our Pulp Design Studios design team made some simple cosmetic updates, including selecting vibrantly colored and happy hues, bold wallpaper, fresh paint, and modern accents to create a dynamic family-friendly home. One of the largest and easiest improvements we made (which is also took the most convincing for our homeowners) was painting the fireplace brick a creamy shade of white. It instantly freshened up the space making it happy and livable! When our clients trust our vision, it always pays off in big ways!

Watch the fun video tour we made of the space, with before and afters!

Preston Hollow Bungalow Pulp Design Studios from Beth and Carolina on Vimeo.

Take a look at the Before & After photos of our Preston Hollow Bungalow refresh…

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Entry

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Dining Room

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Wallpaper Detail

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Living Room

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Living Room

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Sitting Area

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Living Room 2

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Bedroom

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Master Bedroom 2

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Kids Room

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow, Kid's Bedroom

Pulp Design Studios Preston Hollow Bungalow Before and After Powder Bath

See the entire project on our website:

PRESTON HOLLOW BUNGALOW

If you have a space you’d love to get the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project!

University Park Living Room: From Concept to Installation

May 19, 2015Pulp Design Workinterior design, pulp design studiosBeth Dotolo

We recently completed a Pulp Design Studios client install of a Living Room as the first part of a whole-home design. This is the third project we’ve worked on with these great clients and we’re thrilled with the way it turned out so far. It is a very sophisticated look for a family with hispanic cultural influence with quirky and unexpected touches that are incredibly refined… The design process started with conceptualization that looked something like this:

Project Scheme - University Park Residence

Four months later, after design selections, details, client presentation, approval, customization, ordering, coordination and delivery, Beth and Carolina got to put the finishing touches on together while Beth was visiting Dallas. The end result is effortless, but there is such a labor of love that goes on behind the scenes which our clients don’t have to worry about! We installed this gorgeous Living Room and we’re showing you a sneak peek into the space…

University Park Living Room Install

Now, on to the rest of the home….

Pulp Seattle Studio Tour

April 28, 2015News + Announcements, Shopping Guideinterior design, pulp design studios, pulp homeBeth Dotolo

As you may know, Pulp Design Studios has two bustling studios- one in Dallas and one in Seattle. People are constantly asking us ‘So, how does that work with two locations?’! Well, it’s really simple! We are fortunate enough to have amazing technology at our fingertips that allows us to collaborate and function as one cohesive studio. We just happen to be in two locations, though most days it feels like many of our studio mates are just in an office down the hall.

Our Seattle Studio was recently featured on The Office Stylist, so we thought we’d give you a tour of our little jewel-box studio…

PULP Seattle Studio - Designer and Intern Stations

PULP Seattle Studio - Project Drawings

PULP Seattle Studio - Conference Table

PULP Seattle Studio - Happy Hour and Pulp Home Accessories

PULP Seattle Studio - Beth Dotolo

PULP Seattle Studio - Beth Dotolo Desk

PULP Seattle Studio - On My Desk

PULP Seattle Studio - Entrance

PULP Seattle Studio - Pulp Home Hardware

We’ll give you a look into the Dallas studio very soon! But, in the meantime, you can read my interview on The Office Stylist about our studio, our high/low design approach, and how we work.

And, you can also shop the look of some of the key items shown in our studio!

Chandelier | Brass Object | Starburst Pull | Desk Lamp | Mirror

Happy Shopping!

Design Roundup: Top 5 Hide Rugs

April 15, 2015Shopping Guidepulp design studios, pulp home, rugs, shopBeth Dotolo

Hide is an amazing material to use on the floor! We love using them on Pulp Design Studios projects for many reasons… They’re incredibly durable, cleanable, and super stylish! Many people think of leather as a delicate luxury, when it reality it’s one of the most durable products you can find. It’s great for kids and pets since it’s so easy to clean. Since our client’s seek us out for our ability to bring value and long-lasting style, we often turn to hide rugs to meet those needs.

Check out our roundup of our favorite hair-on-hide rugs as seen in our Pulp Design Studios‘ projects…

1. Waves Hair-On-Hide Rug [as seen in Pulp Design Studios‘ #QueenAnneCraftsman]

2. Hex Hair-On-Hide Rug [as seen in Pulp Design Studios‘ #YarrowPointResidence]

3. Prism Hair-On-Hide Rug [as seen in Pulp Design Studios‘ #YarrowPointResidence]

4. Cream Hair-On-Hide Rug [as seen in Pulp Design Studios‘ #WestSeattleTownhome]

5. Diamonds Hair-On-Hide Rug [as seen in Pulp Design Studios‘ #WestSeattleTownhome]

See our entire selection of rugs on PulpHome.com!

Happy shopping! xx

Behind The Scenes of an Installation: #QueenAnneCraftsman

March 16, 2015Pulp Design Work#QueenAnneCraftsman, interior design, pulp design studiosBeth Dotolo

Sometimes we get those clients who we build an ongoing relationship with…

The work moves at a different pace than most of our projects with set schedules and we design their space over time, continually adding new items and building upon the design. It’s not instant gratification, but a labor of love. We completed a progress install on Friday (and we still have more to come) for one of those projects that left both our entire design team and our client grinning ear to ear. We are so thankful for our clients, who let us be creative and trust us to create the quirky and bold designs that they’re wanting! Take a look at just a little bit of the process that left us all on cloud nine…

Pulp Design Studios Queen Anne Craftsman

You may recognize our Queen Anne Craftsman project from when Seattle Magazine featured it, unfinished, in a spread all about pattern. We are putting the important finishing touches of art and accessories that make all the difference and add soul to the space. There’s still even more to come!

As we came into the office on Monday morning we had the most amazing email waiting for us with the title “THANK YOU!”:

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for making our house a home. It is absolutely stunning and I just love coming down stairs and seeing the living room all finished and cozy. We LOVE it so much. Seriously, makes my heart so full. Thank you again!”

– Pulp Design Studios #QueenAnneCraftsman client

On top of getting to create beautiful spaces to enhance the lives of our clients…. The clients themselves are what makes us love what we do so much. Thank YOU!

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Kids

December 18, 2014Shopping Guidegift guide, holiday, pulp homeBeth Dotolo

Gift Guide 2014 kids

We are in the holiday shopping home stretch and Pulp Design Studios is working to get all those kiddos in your life taken care of! We’ve pulled together our favorite gifts for the little ones, nephews, nieces, sons, daughters, and god-babies in your life… Happy Shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Luxe Gifts

December 9, 2014Shopping Guidegift guide, holiday, pulp home, splurgeBeth Dotolo

Gift Guide 2014 luxe

We’ve got your splurge shopping covered this holiday season, as well as a little luxe for less… If you’re shopping for that someone special or even for yourself, see the stunning gift ideas we’ve rounded up for you!

Beth’s 5 December Must-Haves

December 2, 2014Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidegift, home, pulp home, shoppingBeth Dotolo

Top 5 Must Haves - Dec 14 - Beth

Can you believe it’s December already? I have my five must-haves and new discoveries to share with you…

1. Holiday candles abound this season! light your candles in style with these precious apothecary matches. Apothecary Matches, $16

2. I love these new gold nuggets from Pulp Home! If Santa leaves a piece of coal that looks like this, I’ll take it! Gold Nugget, $55

3. Wrapping gifts may be one of my favorite things about gift giving. I am totally smitten with photographer Gray Malin’s wrapping paper. Wave Gift Wrap, $12.50

4. I recently discovered The Pursuits of Happiness through one of my dear friends and her pottery is just amazing! When it comes to gift giving, it’s a ‘one for you, one for me’ kinda shop. Small Porcelain Tray, $55

5. I’ve been in the market for a new modern wreath! I spotted this gorgeous wreath while browsing Pinterest and I think I need to have it. Large Himmeli Wreath, $185

Happy December!

Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For Him

November 28, 2014Shopping Guidegift guide, holiday, pulp homeBeth Dotolo

Gift Guide 2014 for him

Men are surprisingly hard to shop for! I’ve put together a gift guide that I used while shopping for my incredibly stylish, yet urban, husband. Hopefully, you’ll find some helpful ideas for the men in your life! Happy hunting…

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