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4 Tips for Modern Fresh Interiors

November 8, 2018Entertaining + Home Living, Pulp Design Workair, anise kitchen + market, color, decor, designer, fresh, garden, green, home, how to, interior design, interior design trends, interior designers, interiors, laredo, life, modern, natural, naturel, organic, pattern, pulp design studios, pulp home, space, texas, wall garden, white, workBeth and Carolina

The Pulp Design Studios’ team had a blast designing a Laredo, Texas, space for Anise Kitchen + Market, a new-concept restaurant serving healthy dishes based on fresh veggies and natural foods. We gave Anise a modern fresh design – one that’s requested a lot in interiors because it’s clean, hip, and offers an oasis in your home!

Here we’ll show you how we designed the modern fresh look, and we’ll give you our top 4 tips for creating the style in your home:

1. Go Green

In color psychology, green creates harmony, balance, and renewal – so it’s a fabulous color to bring into the home. It’s also one of the colors most associate with nature, and in this veggie-centric space, we know it had to be the focal color.

2. Au Naturel

We used a lot of natural wood and other organic materials in Anise to continue that theme of a fresh concept. In your own home, consider using light stains or finishes that allow wood grains to show through. Studies have shown that natural wood gives people a peaceful feeling and adds to that feeling of bringing the outdoors in.

3. Create Space and Light

We wanted to allow every chance we could for light and air to flow through Anise, so we used open-work brick wall dividers and chairs with open backs. Consider moving light through your home this way, or even with mirrors, Lucite furniture, or glass accessories.

4. Live Acts

Garden walls are huge in Europe and Asia right now, and they’re surprisingly easy to create in your own home. If you’re not up for any sort of maintenance or indoor gardening, you can also design garden walls and boxes out of succulents or faux plants that look luxe and live. The wall we created for Anise looks real, but is a low-maintenance faux.

If you’re in Laredo, be sure to visit Anise Kitchen + Market. In the meantime, use these tips to make a modern fresh design in your own home!

Colors to Watch in 2019

November 5, 2018Pulp Design Work2019 trends, benjamin moore, blue, choose paint, color, color trends, decor, decorating, Design Insider, green, home, how to, interior design, interior design trends, muted brights, paint, paint trends, pink, pulp design studios, pulp home, saturated, sherwin-williams, trends, yellowBeth and Carolina

We love this time of year, when Colors of the Year are announced by paint companies and color forecasters. We have a unique take on color trends because we travel to cities and shows around the world where we see the latest products and new ideas for the home.

What we’re seeing for 2019 is a palette of muted brights – colors that are highly saturated, but with a tint or shade that makes them more subdued, like this gorgeous blue we used in a winery project.

Muting an intense color makes it classic, polished, and just different enough to stand out, like this toned-down red-orange in a powder room we designed.

Another muted bright we’re loving is an orange with a bit of gray in it. If you’re worried about using a color like that on your walls, consider it for and accent like counter stools in a kitchen, as we did in this family-friendly home.

Or use a toned-down orange on the front door – it’s a perfect complement to the stone exterior on a house we designed in Dallas. Front doors are a great place to experiment with color!

A less-dramatic fuchsia is another favorite of ours, and here it adds just the right punch in a white-and-bright bathroom we designed for DXV.

Yellow can be a super-intense color, but the muted version is less intimidating to consider in your home. It makes a fantastic accent color for the bright green wallpaper in this bathroom.

Greens are definitely going to be big in 2019, especially in the quieter olive or almost khaki shades.

A deep teal is also one to watch. It adds a richness and suppleness, with a bit of mystique, to any color story or space.

Use our color guides to help you choose the perfect new palette for your home in 2019.

Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

October 12, 2018Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

It’s been a busy week of travel and design events… just how we like it! Before we dive into a weekend full of High Point Market excitement, check out our favorite finds of the week…

Interior Designer Style + Home Favorites

BETH’S PICKS

Modern geometric shapes in moody hues are a style must this season… especially for earrings!
A stunning sculpture for the modern and fearless home.
Sculptural furniture that looks like art will always make the list.
This velvet belt pack from Gucci is one of my favorite fall trends.
Palo Santo with great packaging for your weekly dose of good vibes.

CAROLINA’S PICKS

Mask-like art makes such a statement in any space. Love the vibrancy!
These ceramic lamps are nothing short of jaw-dropping. We’re using them in a current project!
This textural stool is perfect parts modern and glam.
Broaden your culinary horizons with a tagine…so delicious and so beautiful!
A little luxury in the form of leopard print heels.

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Pattern Play

October 12, 2018Featured Products CalloutBeth and Carolina

6 Dynamic Schemes Using Our Pulp Design Studios for S. Harris Collection

October 10, 2018Pulp Design WorkBeth and Carolina

A few weeks ago we shared some of the amazing schemes using our Pulp Design Studios for S. Harris textile from the design community. We were so inspired to see how fellow designers are incorporating our fabrics into their own designs — each just as unique as the other.

Of course, as we’ve been getting down to work designing for our own clients, we’ve been incorporating the textiles into spaces to add that perfect flair for the unexpected that we love so much. We’ve pulled together a few of our own schemes using the textiles to give you an inside look at what we’ve been up to recently…

Globally-Influenced Textile Schemes for Home Inspiration

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We can’t wait to see these schemes come to life as each project moves forward. Our clients have a variety of amazing custom furnishings and textile accents coming their way. And as always, if you’ve been scheming with our textiles, please share your photos with us!

6 Wallcoverings You Can Use in Your Bathroom Without Fear

October 8, 2018Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

It’s no secret that we love wallcovering at Pulp Design Studios. Our love truly knows no bounds — we use it in bedrooms, living spaces, on the walls, on the ceiling and even in bathrooms.

Yes, you read that right! You can use wallcovering on your bathroom walls without fear of it deteriorating or damaging over time due to humidity and the occasional splash. Before you go crazy plastering up any old paper on your walls, it’s important to look for a few key details when deciding on a bathroom wallcovering. Just like we wouldn’t put a delicate rug in a high traffic entryway, we would never cover our clients’ water-prone walls with something that would be ruined by liquid.

It all comes down to wipeable surfaces. If a wallcovering is wipeable, it’ll likely be perfect for a bathroom setting. It’s designed to withstand contact with liquid, so the humidity from a shower or droplets from a running sink will roll off with no damage in sight! Check out a few of our favorite bathroom-ready wallcoverings…

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“Playful, nautical vibes are perfect for the bathroom. We used a custom color way of this wallcovering in our Fearless Style project, proving it’s just what every powder bath needs to make an impression.”

Mr. Blow | Abnormals Anonymous

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“This wallcovering has a gorgeous texture and adds so much depth to any space. Plus, it’s wipeable, which means family friendly! Always a plus.”

Anguille | Élitis

TRACY’S PICK
Director of Strategy + Development

“You just can’t go wrong with a crocodile-inspired pattern. This wallcovering can go so many ways, from fashion-forward to handsome.”

Big Croco | Élitis

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

“I love all the pops of color in this wallcovering. It makes a dramatic statement, without being too over-the-top.”

Parade de Samba | Élitis

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“This wallcovering has the perfect subtly, yet fun pattern. It has a great watercolor effect, making it a go-to for our unique and artistic clients.”

Splash | Pierre Frey

JANA’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“We’re using this wallcovering in a current client’s powder room and I cannot wait to see it installed. It’ll be so fun for guests and our clients!”

Topaz | Élitis

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The Latest + Greatest

October 8, 2018Featured Products CalloutBeth and Carolina

Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

October 5, 2018Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

Happy Friday and Happy October! See our favorite picks of the week…

Fashion + Home Must-Haves for October

BETH’S PICKS

Monochromatic statement earrings that go with everything.
A new podcast that keeps things real, but humorous. Perfect for your commute!
Get inspired to throw a party with gorgeous cheese knives with the prettiest details.
I’ve been all about neutral ceramic mugs!
Look no further for a unique yoga mat with the coolest of patterns.

CAROLINA’S PICKS

All fall outfits require a staple earth tone suede jacket.
A delicious seasoning for veggies or meat!
Vibrant pillows with a global feel and trim details are a must!
The fringe, the colors, the details… this stool is perfect for a trendsetter.
The classic black handbag gets dressed up.

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The Design Events You Can’t Miss This Fall

October 3, 2018News + AnnouncementsBeth and Carolina

High Point Market + NY Fall Market Events

It’s already that time of year again… fall design events are quickly approaching and we can’t wait! Our team is gearing up for another great market, searching the highs and lows for fresh finds for current and future clients. Between the showroom visits and occasional party, we’re so excited to announce two very exciting events in partnership with Fabricut! See below for all the juicy details on where you can catch us this fall.

LUXURY REDEFINED WITH C&G MEDIA GROUP

Join us for an exciting discussion and presentation on the relationship between luxury and design with the Editorial Director of C&G Media Group, DJ Carey. We are honored to sit down and share our unique viewpoint on the balance between luxury design and a flair for the unexpected. We hope to see you there as we explore what it means to live luxuriously in a well-designed home.

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FABRICUT FURNITURE LAUNCH PARTY WITH VERN YIP AND PULP DESIGN STUDIOS

Join us with Fabricut and Vern Yip as we celebrate the launch of Fabricut Furniture. We are so thrilled to celebrate the introduction of our Pulp Design Studios for S. Harris textile collection alongside Trend’s Vern Yip and Jaclyn Smith wallcovering collection, the Fabricut Quick Ship Panel program and several other exciting new collections from Fabricut’s family of brands. We are honored to take part in such exciting celebrations and hope to see you there! Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

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Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

September 28, 2018Shopping Guidefounders picksBeth and Carolina

Can anyone believe it’s already the end of September? To round out another month of great design, check out our favorite items of the week…

Our Favorite Lifestyle and Home Products of September

BETH’S PICKS

Statement earrings for modern fall style.
Not your average pointy toe mule…
Look no further for the ultimate gym bag toiletry pouch.
A neutral throw blanket for any home style!
Love this sculptural hand dish — perfect for the kitchen or an entryway catchall.

CAROLINA’S PICKS

Simple python heels that make a big statement.
One of my favorite brass sconces for distinguished style.
Antique mirrors are trending, but have such timeless style.
Always looking for unique sculptural pieces of furniture, like this cool stool.
You can’t go wrong with a playful bag with a splash of animal print.

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We work all across the country, designing primary residences, pied-à-terres, and vacation homes, for our clients near and far.

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