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Interior Designer Lifestyle and Home Essentials for October

Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

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

Interior Designer Lifestyle and Home Essentials for October

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

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!

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Contemporary powder bathroom interior design with circular mirror, crocodile inspired dark wallcovering and modern fixtures.

6 Wallcoverings You Can Use in Your Bathroom Without Fear

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

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

Fashion + Home Must-Haves for October

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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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Fall Interior Design Events in NYC and High Point Market

The Design Events You Can’t Miss This Fall

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

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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

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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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The best lifestyle and home decor items of September 2018.Interior designer picks for fall 2018

Founders’ Picks: The Friday 5

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

The best lifestyle and home decor items of September 2018.Interior designer picks for fall 2018

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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Dallas Interior Design - Modern Home Inspiration Mood Board

This Modern, Artistic Home in Dallas Started as a Blank Canvas. See the Progress!

As part of our Three-Step Design Process, we are taking you on a tour through projects that are currently in progress. We love getting to share an inside look at who we’re working with,  why they wanted to hire an interior designer and how we are working with our clients to create forever spaces that elevate the way they live.

Step One: Consultation + Intake

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Q: WHO IS THE CLIENT?

Our clients are a hip young couple in Dallas with a toddler. They had lived in their home for nearly a year when we came onto the project and they were having difficultly finding furniture they loved, while putting together the cohesive look they desired.  Needless to say, they were in search of the right firm to help take their living spaces from empty rooms, to livable luxuries.

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Q: WHY DID THE CLIENT DECIDE TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF WORK?

Just like the search for the right hair stylist, finding the perfect designer and approach can be a challenge. Our clients ultimately decided they needed to work with a full-service firm not only to get their desired end result, but for the hands-off experience while the project was in-progress. Home projects are a ton of work! And our clients knew they needed to bring in experienced professionals to help nail down and execute their vision.

A couple main priorities were the formal living room and home office. The formal living room often makes the largest first impression…and we all know first impressions are everything. We tackled furnishings, window treatments and artwork, bringing our full-service approach to each space.

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Step Two: The Design Phase

Here’s where we took everything we learned from our clients at our consultation and intake process and put all that information and our creativity to work for our clients. We started really getting to know who they are, their vision of their home and how they tend to “do life” in each room. Then we started by gathering inspiration from our clients in the form of a Pinterest board and began to collaborate on the design between our offices.

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Q: WHAT IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW DESIGN?

This is a contemporary house, putting the right bones behind our plans for a modern design, full of playful pops of color and pattern. After getting to know the ins and outs of how our clients live in their space, we created a vision of a modern design full of life. Their finished space would be equal parts sophisticated and artistic, giving their home the ultimate cool factor.

Our clients had clean style, but wanted their space to make an impact. Every item we selected for them brought a punch — whether the subdued, but interesting art, or eye-catching sofa and wallcovered ceiling. We wanted their space to feel like an art gallery, putting their personalities on display through stunning furnishings.

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Q: WHAT WAS A UNIQUE DESIGN CHALLENGE AND HOW IS PULP SOLVING THE PROBLEM?

Our client loved the desk we selected for her home office, but has a desktop computer which meant cords on cords. We worked with the vendor to add a panel and grommet to the back that would provide a space to tuck away all the unsightly cords. Everyone knows the frustration of trying to control the chaos of electronic cords, so we went the custom route to create a solution, without compromising on style. A win, win!

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Step Three: Install + Execution

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Q: WHAT WAS THE CLIENT MOST EXCITED FOR AND WHAT DO THEY LOVE THE MOST?

Our clients were blown away with our level of detail and professionalism while keeping the process light and fun. They were so excited to get to sit back and let our team take the reigns on design and logistics. Having a team in place to handle everything from vendor coordination to install allowed our clients to enjoy the finished spaces that much more! We gave them a vibrant blue sofa, which was met with some hesitation at first, but they completely fell in love after seeing it installed in their home. A flair for the unexpected success story!

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Stay tuned for the final reveal!
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