All posts by Beth Dotolo

#SplendidWeekend: 5 Links We Love

 

Happy Labor Day weekend! Indulge yourself on this long weekend with a little pampering, relaxation, and shopping. Plus, end the weekend by wowing all your friends for labor day with the perfect side dish! Here are some links to make your weekend that much more enjoyable…

 

1.  Enjoy the last of summer with this Artichoke, Fennel, and Tricolor Tomato Salad.

 

2. I’m prepping for the fall weather and been on the hunt for the perfect trench coat. I’m in love.

 

3. Speaking of changing weather, my favorite professional cosmetic line has a whole page dedicated to multimasking. Pamper yourself a little this weekend!

 

4. I’ve recently discovered meditation and it’s seriously changing my life and disposition. Get yourself some headspace in just 10 minutes a day with this modern app. You won’t regret it.

 

5. And, if you’re planning on staying in this weekend, check out the Harpers Bazaar list of September’s Best Movies to Watch on Netflix.

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Photo by Williams + Hirakawa for The Ritz-Carlton Magazine

Our Top 8 New Products from High Point Market Fall 2015 Product Preview

high point market fall 2015 product preview

Each Spring & Fall prior to High Point Market, we’re asked to peer through oodles of vendor submissions to select our favorite new products to be debuted at market! This year there were over 600 submissions to sift through It’s getting us incredibly excited for High Point Market next fall.

These are our top curated picks (Gorgeous, right!?), which we debuted in yesterday’s trending #hpmkt Twitter chat. You can expect to see more of these amazing products in coming projects and at this Fall’s market! Check out all the top curated selections from us, along with the entire team of talented designers who also participated, on High Point Market’s Pinterest board.

We’re also excited as Beth resumes her Style Spotting role! This fall, Crypton Home is the Official Fall 2015 Style Spotter Sponsor. We loved hearing the news of their involvement since we’ve been using Crypton fabrics on our projects for years. Family, pets, and daily life is so important to our clients, so this is a perfect fit for us… Follow their official hashtag: #HPmktCoveredInCryptonHome

We can’t wait to head to High Point next month… Stay tuned for even more stunning style!

pulp design studios, beth dotolo, carolina v gentry

A Dallas Condo Gets A Spruce

Pulp Design Studios Dallas Highrise

Many times, our Pulp Design Studios clients don’t need a full design and just need a spruce to take the things they already have and elevate them. These projects are fun for us, because we get to move things around like a puzzle and fill in the blanks to bring out the best in our client’s taste and style. Other times, our clients are renting apartments or homes while we’re working with them on renovations and they need to make a rental feel like home. Although we typically work with full-service clients, there are many cases where we are able to come in and sprinkle in style and make things more functional and personal for our clients.

This Dallas condo is a perfect example of how we used great furniture placement, combined with key accessories, art, and added soft goods to make a client’s space feel like home. Take a little tour of this apartment…

Pulp Design Studios Dallas Highrise

Pulp Design Studios Dallas Highrise

A gallery wall of our client’s favorite existing prints was created to add character to a standard condo kitchen. We also added lots of functional style to the kitchen bookshelves for added personality that also doubles as storage.

Pulp Design Studios Dallas High Rise

Unique accessories and books were utilized throughout that added personal style and an added layer to this small space.

Pulp Design Studios Dallas Highrise

Simple bedding, art, and lighting made the bedroom feel much more personal and lived in without breaking the bank.

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

Before + After: 3 Kid’s Rooms

Pulp Kids Rooms

Our design team at Pulp Design Studios loves designing kid’s rooms! The experience of meeting these little humans, getting their input, and taking on their fearless approach is priceless.

The other component that comes into play is budget. Our clients tend to be fairly savvy and would rather allocate funds to their other spaces we’re designing, rather than spending a ton on a room for someone whose tastes will likely change in a year or two. We respect that approach and love a challenge!

After all, our children deserve to understand, at an early age, the impact that your environment can have on your daily life. Teaching them an appreciation for beauty, function, and organization leads to a more well-rounded adult. It all starts at home and we love being able to help our clients create the foundation for their kids!

Take a look at these three rooms we designed for one family, along with some pretty stunning before and afters.

Pulp Before and After Kids Room

Pulp Kids Room

Pulp Kids Room

Pulp Kids Room

Pulp Before and After Boys Room

Pulp Design Studios Boys Room

Pulp Before and After Girls Room

Pulp Design Studios Girls Room

Pulp Design Studios Girls Rooms

 

 

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

Before + After: Hockaday Park

Our clients came to us with an empty space. They didn’t know where to start to bring their eclectic tastes together. And, more importantly, they didn’t have the time. Pulp Design Studios took their vast open space and created a space that their family can live in and love within a specified budget.

Before and After Hockaday Park Pulp Design Studios

See the entire project:

Hockaday Park

and

Watch the Before and After video of the journey.

A McQueeney Lakehouse Before and After + A Video Tour

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

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, Kid's Bedroom 2

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

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

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!

Shop the look of Pulp Design Studios' Office

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

 

Happy Shopping!

Beth-Signature

 

Design Roundup: Top 5 Hide Rugs

Top 5 Hide Rugs by Pulp Design Studios

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…

Pulp Home Waves HideRug

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

 

Pulp Home Hex White Hide Rug

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

 

Pulp Home Prism Hide Rug

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

 

Pulp Home Hide Rug

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

 

Pulp Home Diamonds Rug

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

 

shop stylish hide rugs

 

See our entire selection of rugs on PulpHome.com!

Happy shopping! xx

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