All posts by Beth and Carolina

The Hidden Guest Bedroom

July 14, 2021Entertaining + Home Livingbedroom, bedroom decor, bedroom design, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, fold out couch, fold out sofa, guest bedroom, hidden bed, hidden room, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, murphy bed, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, sofa bed, space, tips, trendsBeth and Carolina

Now that we’re able to have guests stay in our homes, it’s great to maximize every square inch for extra sleeping spaces. The more, the merrier, right?? Especially since it’s been so long since we’ve been able to host family events and big overnight slumber parties! The Pulp team loves to give our clients the most functionality and clever ideas for their homes, including “hidden” guest rooms. These are bedrooms that are hidden right in plain sight. Here are two great examples, with a walkthrough led by our co-founder Beth Dotolo!

The Penthouse Library

This Seattle pied-à-terre is big on style, but short on space. The clients definitely wanted a guest bedroom, but they also requested a library. Beth came up with a chic solution by bringing in a stunning leather sofa that also holds a comfy bed. While sofa beds are not necessarily new, Beth wanted to up-level the look so it would match the chic Parisian vibe of the rest of the Penthouse.

The key is to invest in the best quality sofa that you can. There’s nothing worse than having your guests sleep on a thin mattress with a metal frame digging into their backs all night. A plush mattress is the key to a great night’s sleep.

Thoughtful details include lamps that work for bedtime reading, side tables that function as nightstands, as well as lots of extra pillows and a cozy throw. Just like in a regular guest room, a hidden bedroom needs those special details to welcome friends and family. (By the way, do you love the starburst hardware on that table? You can get yours here!)

The Artistic Wall

This lakeside home near Seattle has more square footage, but the clients wanted to maximize the rooms by adding as much space for guests as possible. The Pulp team is known for smart solutions, so in this case Beth designed a wall that would roll back to reveal a fold-down Murphy bed.

Again the details make all the difference. Wallpaper behind the bed provides an elegant focal point that’s perfect for the art studio and negates the need for a headboard. A nearby table fills in as a bedside surface for phones and books. And once the guests depart, the bed disappears to open the space back up for the in-house artists.

What do you think of these hidden guest spaces? Need unique solutions for your own home? Get in touch with the Pulp team today!

Founders’ Five: 10 Items That We Are Loving This Month

July 7, 2021Shopping Guideaccessories, bags, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, shoes, shop, shopping, space, tips, trends, what we need, what's trendingBeth and Carolina

Here are some of our current favorite finds that we want or that are making our lives better and more stylish, right now…

BETH’S PICKS

I love adding unexpected pieces to my home and I love how cheeky these salt and pepper shakers are!

This side table is on my wish list! The umber finish is so stunning and the gold accents give it that refined edge I love.

I’m always looking for new innovative ways to help my body out after a night with a few cocktails. This vitamin has changed the game for me.

Last month I shared the perfect sandal for summertime… but this sandal is the perfect elevated sandal for summertime! So chic!

Nothing is more classic than a pair of gold hoops. These lightweight and timeless hoops are the perfect accessories for any outfit.

CAROLINA’S PICKS

I’m so excited to entertain this summer! One of my favorite serving pieces is this oven-to-table two-part dish that lets you bake in the oven and move directly to a wooden trivet for serving.

I’m loving the simplicity of this pendant. Can’t wait to find the perfect project to use this pendant in.

I crave smoothies all summer long! This book helps me find new delicious recipes and the best part is that they are all so healthy for you!

If you’re ever looking for a great gift, I love this personalized card holder! You can customize it from fonts to colors to match your recipient’s personality!

I’m a sucker for coin rings and this Animal Kingdom Signet coin ring is so stunning!

6 Tips for a Welcoming Guest Bath

June 30, 2021Entertaining + Home Livingbathroom, bathroom decor, bathroom design, bathroom remodel, best tips for guest bathroom, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, design tips, guest bath, guest robe, guest room, guest soap, guest towels, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, robes, rooms, seattle, soap, space, tips, toiletries, towels, trendsBeth and Carolina

We’re so happy to be able to welcome family and friends back into our homes – it’s been too long! But just as we may not be able to remember how to dress in anything other than yoga pants, we need to get back into welcoming ways for our guests. To make it easier, we’ve got 6 tips for creating a gorgeous guest bathroom that your guests will love!

1. Fabulous Toiletries

Of course we’re all still washing our hands every chance we get, so having great smelling soaps and lotions are key for a guest bath. We love the incredible scents from Aesop, an Australian-based company that specializes in vegan formulas and sustainable practices. They also offer candles, fragrance sprays, and drops for keeping the bathroom smelling as good as it looks.

2. High-Quality Towels

There’s nothing better than a soft hand towel or a luxe bath towel in the bathroom, so be sure to offer the very best linens you can afford. In the bath above, we used our own Pulp hand towels to provide visual interest and a soft way to dry your hands. You can get your own here!

3. Make Them Smile

We like to add cheeky themes to guest bathrooms, to make them a little whimsical and to inspire guests to smile. The towel above may not be for everyone, but in the rooms where we’ve placed them, we always hear laughter as our guests discover the saying.

4. Fresh Flowers

Placing fresh flowers in a guest bath allows you to bring in a breath of fresh air. Not only do flowers add color, but they also lift people’s spirits and offer a bit of sweet fragrance. A vase of flowers really shows that you care about your guests.

5. Fluffy Robes

If your guests are spending the night, the perfect addition for the guest bath is a luxe and fluffy robe. It’s an extra special touch that your friends and family will love. Consider adding a monogram or your own house logo. In the room above, we had our Pulp Icon logo stitched onto a soft white robe.

6. Original Art

Art in the bathroom? Absolutely! We love to showcase original art in every room. It’s one of the easiest ways to show your personality and what you love. Select art that means something to you, or that tells a story. Your guests will love this personal touch.

Are you ready to welcome guests to your home? Or do you need to give your rooms a facelift before you open your doors to friends and family? Give us a call to help create a gorgeous home that you’ll be proud to show off!

Our Top 10 Kitchen Tools

June 23, 2021Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidebaking, cooking, cooking electronics, cooking tools, design ideas, dinner, dinner party, gagets, interior design, kitchen, kitchen cooking, kitchen decor, kitchen design, kitchen knives, knives, toolsBeth and Carolina

Aside from designing, cooking is one of our favorite things that we do. During the pandemic, we braved new recipes and spent more time in the kitchen than we have ever before. We’ve rounded up our ten favorite (and chic!) kitchen tools that help make cooking a little easier!

Founders’ Five: 10 Items That We Are Loving This Month

June 9, 2021Shopping Guideaccessories, bags, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, shoes, shop, shopping, space, tips, trends, what we need, what's trendingBeth and Carolina

Here are some of our current favorite finds that we want or that are making our lives better and more stylish, right now…

BETH’S PICKS

How chic are these candle holders? I love how this candle holder is like a piece of art and sets the mood for a dinner party.

I’m always looking for the next best wellness treatment and I’ve been wanting to try red light therapy! This at-home red light therapy treatment does it all!

This treatment lip mask gives me the smoothest, softest lips. I use it every day!

The perfect sandal for summertime! It is so comfortable.

I love a good snake accessory and these earrings are the perfect subtle accessory to any outfit.

CAROLINA’S PICKS

The Always Pan by Our Place is one of my favorite pans! I love gifting it to friends and family because it seriously is life changing!

This brutalist inspired sculpture instantly caught my eye. I love the interest it creates on a console or dresser!

I love the sleek design of this chair! It’s on my wish list… just trying to find the perfect spot for it!

I get a puffy face after a night of drinking or even on the airplane and I love using these Ice Globes to de-puff!

These sneakers are my favorite for install days – they are chic and comfortable!

2021 Father’s Day Gift Guide: A Gift for Every Dad

June 2, 2021Shopping Guidecook, cooking, cozy, fashion, fathers day, gift ideas, gifts, shopping, small gifts, style, tips, travelBeth and Carolina

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got you covered with a gift for every type of Dad out there!

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Before and After: A Sophisticated Seattle Penthouse

May 19, 2021Entertaining + Home Livingapartment, before and after, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, pattern, penthouse, pied-a-terre, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, space, tips, trends, wallpaperBeth and Carolina

When our clients asked us to help them redesign their Seattle penthouse, we were excited to reimagine the high-rise space! It has incredible views of the cityscape, but the interiors were not as exciting. Since this is a second home for our clients we wanted them to have a gorgeous space with interiors inspired by the pied-a-terre interior architecture and the Pacific Coast setting.

Dining Room

Despite those fantastic windows, this Seattle penthouse was a little dark and the space needed much more personality. We brought in sophisticated furnishings and a great wallpaper that highlighted the coastal setting. It’s the perfect mix of Parisian pied-à-terre and Pacific Coast hideaway!

Living Room

In the living room, we lightened the look with a neutral rug and warm gold furnishings. A unique wallcovering on the ceiling brings the eye up and makes the space seem larger. Textures, animal prints, and fabulous art and accessories add personality and life to the living room, too.

Study

The paneling in the study was a bit dated, and it made the room seem dark. We lightened and brightened the wall color, which completely transformed the room, taking advantage of the incredible light coming through the bank of windows. A sleeper sofa adds function for our clients, giving them a place for guests to sleep over. And a mix of patterns, art, and unique accessories give a glimpse into our clients’ favorite items and collections.

Bedroom

The paneling behind the bed in the primary bedroom was more modern looking, so we kept that and updated the fixtures and furnishings. Using lighter bedding and lamps helps balance the darker paneling and adds a more layered look.

AFTER

We also took advantage of a small nook with shelving and created a sophisticated home office, giving our clients a lot of functionality.

Guest Bath

We knew we wanted to lighten the guest bath, so we added a great wallcovering that mimics the misty skies and water views right outside the window.

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Founders’ Five: 10 Items That We Are Loving This Month

May 12, 2021Shopping Guideaccessories, bags, color, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, shoes, shop, shopping, space, tips, trends, what we need, what's trendingBeth and Carolina

Here are some of our current favorite finds that we want or that are making our lives better and more stylish, right now…

BETH’S PICKS

How chic is this incense holder? I’ve really been loving lighting incense after these incredibly long workdays!

I love elevating something as little as my sock game! These socks are so cozy and I love that they are hand-dyed so each pair will not look exactly the same.

Okay, this tee is the perfect tee for summer! It is so flattering, so soft, and gives the perfect breeze during those hot summer days.

One of my all-time favorite retinol serums because it does it all! It helps with wrinkles, dark spots, blemishes and gives you the best glow!

I’ve been eyeing this brand for quite some time and we finally purchased some products for the office and upcoming projects and let’s just say it is so good! I love these marble candle (or oil diffuser) holders!

CAROLINA’S PICKS

I’ve had my eye on this ring for quite some time. I’m waiting for the perfect moment to treat myself!

I’m obsessed with this blend of oils. It’s the best for when I’m trying to have some peace and quiet. My favorite is to use these when I’m taking a bath.

These are my everyday summer sandals. They are comfy chic!

The hand-blown glass on this wall sconce is so gorgeous. I’m finding the perfect project to add these to the design!

Simone Bodmer Turner is such a talented artist. I’m in love with everything she creates but this vase is one of my favorites by far!

Project in Focus: Bringing the Outdoors In

May 5, 2021Entertaining + Home Livingcolor, Dallas, decor, decorating, design, home, house, ideas, interior design, interior designer, living, Los Angeles, natural look, nature in design, organic, pattern, pulp, pulp design studios, rooms, seattle, space, tips, trends, Wall covering, wallcoverings, wallpaper, wallsBeth and Carolina

The Pulp team is always inspired by a home’s location, whether that’s the coast, the mountains, or a cityscape. We love to bring the outdoors into our interiors, to create a feeling of flow and cohesion. When the views out of the rooms look as if they are one with the interior design, it’s magical! In our Woodinville project, located in the Seattle-area wine country, we used the interior walls to project the gorgeous natural views just outside the doors of the home. Let’s take a look!

The Phillip Jeffries-designed wallpaper above has a dreamy quality. It can look like misty mountain vistas, moody clouds drifting in the sky, or maybe a watery landscape. All of which our clients could see right outside the walls of their home.

The Pulp team was thrilled to find this Kravet wallcovering for the media room. The design showcases the birch trees that can be found right outside the windows. And because this is an attic room, it also gives the space a feeling as if it’s part of a gorgeous tree house.

Swirls of natural tones on the bathroom’s wallpaper from Thibaut have the look of river beds or rock walls. We were inspired to select this design by seeing the vineyards in the fall and winter with the bare vines and ground.

The striations of color in the study’s wallpaper give the appearance of stone stacks, or even of bird feathers. We loved the natural, organic look of this wallpaper’s design, and it fits perfectly with the modern rustic look of the rest of the home.

Use these ideas to create a cohesive look in your home, bringing the outdoors into your own home with wallcoverings!

2021 Mother’s Day Gift Guide: A Gift for Every Mom

April 28, 2021Shopping Guidecook, cooking, cozy, fashion, gift ideas, gifts, mother's day, shopping, small gifts, style, tips, travelBeth and Carolina

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got you covered with a gift for every type of mom out there!

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