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10 Interior Design Trends We Can’t Get Enough Of

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The Top 10 Design Trends in March 2018

February was full of project kickoffs, installs and design travel so we couldn’t be more excited to be heading into March going full throttle. Our eyes are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in the design world for our interior design clients and we’ve spotted a few things that we just can’t get enough of…

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Starting off the March 2018 Pulp Edit strong is our friend Kati Curtis‘ opulent and utterly divine DXV Design Panel design. We love a globally inspired interior, especially when it’s reminiscent of a luxurious North African Hammam.

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We take every home need as an opportunity to add a splash of luxury to our interior design clients’ spaces, which is exactly why we have been loving the marble tech accessories from Native Union. Keeping you charged, and looking good while doing it!

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We love when artists take ordinary spaces and turn them into works of art. This vibrant and modern mural by Jessie and Katey makes an otherwise unextraordinary building a piece of art that can be enjoyed by any passerby.

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Designing with a flair for unexpected is a Pulp signature, so when we saw this unapologetically colorful space photographed by Francois Dischinger for Architectural Digest, we couldn’t help but fall in love. There really is no better time than now to be fearless with your interiors…

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Eye-catching accessories will always make the Pulp favorites list, especially when they are as creative and cool as these trays from the genius St. Frank x Sally King Benedict collaboration.

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Did anyone else totally swoon over Jennifer Aniston’s breathtaking home photographed by Francois Dischinger, or was that just us? We love how collected and warm her spaces feel.

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Matte black and brass has been a leading trend in the design industry for a minute, but our eyes are all on brass and malachite. This combination of rich tones makes this bowl feel like a hidden interior design treasure we’re sure glad we found.

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Art and accessories are so much more than the average finds. We have been all about using unexpected finds, like this tortoise shell featured in Elle Decor, as means to bring personality to life in our designs.

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Okay, how could you not add a pool this amazing to your list of favorite trends? We love seeing people go all out with their amenities and would love to take a dip in the pool ourselves… This captivating space was photographed by Filippo Bamberghi for Interior Design Homes.

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We love conceptualized photographic series, especially when they are as interesting and unique as Matthew Rolston’s collection of commentary on modern portraiture. We’re always here for innovative creative works!

And with that, Happy March! What trends have you been loving recently?

 

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios.

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The Complete Guide to Palm Springs Modernism Week

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Oh Palm Springs… we always come back from design trips to Palm Springs full of inspiration for our interior design clients. Maybe it’s the sun or the endless amounts of agave, whatever the reason we are back in our studios channeling a weekend full of nonstop design adventures for our clients.

Palm Springs is one of our favorite destinations for both personal travel and design trips. After a great weekend exploring with DXV, we pulled together the Pulp guide to Palm Springs during Modernism Week. You’ll want to mark your calendars for next year…

The Pulp Guide to Palm Springs + Modernism Week

TO STAY

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  1. La Serena Villas: All of your Palm Springs dreams come true in one pretty hotel.
  2. The Rowan: Can you say design feels? The place to be if you’re looking for high-style.
  3. L’Horizon Hotel: Perfect for a weekend of relaxation, sophistication and countless hours by the pool.

Endless Palm Springs vibes at our favorite hotels…

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TO TASTE

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  1. Azúcar: Part of La Serena Villas, Azúcar was one of our favorite new finds this trip. Delicious food and very Pulp approved interiors!
  2. Mr. Lyons Steakhouse: The design and food are just as good as each other. A must-try dinner spot!
  3. 4 Saints: You had us at rooftop bar! The perfect spot for an evening of fine dining with friends.

Seriously, we couldn’t get enough of Azúcar… We loved the ode to maximalism, global-inspired tile and Frida of course!

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TO SHOP

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  1. Grace Home Furnishings: We made sure to check out the Grace showroom to scout out furnishings for our current projects!
  2. Christopher Anthony: No Pulp trip is complete without an art-related outing. This spot is a must-visit if you’re looking for sculptures that are to die for!
  3. Bon Vivant: Unique, vintage finds galore! Perfect for finding interesting pieces to add to a curated collection.

 

TO EXPERIENCE

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  1. Take in the show houses: Exploring the show houses is a paramount part of Modernism Week and an opportunity that is not to be missed!
  2. Swoon over the doors of Palm Springs: A door tour is a quintessential Palm Springs experience. The bandwagon everyone should be hopping on…
  3. Don’t miss CAMP: Take advantage of everything going on at CAMP, from educational panels to the fun stuff, like cocktail classes!

Show house moments giving us the fix of Palm Springs we needed…

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Now that we got a much needed dose of sunshine and desert escape, we are back to our studios getting down to work to make design magic happen for our clients. Until next time, Palm Springs!

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios.

Interior Designer Favorites - Founders Picks - Pulp Design Studios' Design and Lifestyle Must Haves for February 2018

The Founders’ Picks: 14 Essentials for Luxurious Living

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Interior Designer February Favorites

Living well truly only happens when you carefully curate each area of your life in a manner than expresses who you are, elevates the way you live and allows you a sliver of that all so necessary self-care time. This month’s favorites range from interior design treasures to newly found fashion pieces influencing our personal styles. Without further ado, a peek into interior designers’ must-haves…

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  1. Cabana Magazine Issue 5 | 2. Naked Cashmere Puff Slipper | 3. Konnie Short Cocktail Table | 4. Embossed Croco Leather Luggage Tag | 5. Lapcos Honey Nourishing Mask | 6. Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter | 7. Sarah Hendler Enamel Shirley Stacking Bands

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  1. Peacock Alley Soprano Sateen Sheet Set | 2. Sassetta Dallas | 3. Frye Flynn Bootie | 4. Dior Prestige La Lotion Essence de Rose | 5. Kiehl’s Creme de Corps | 6. Paul Schneider Ceramics | 7. Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, Brush #12

 

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios.

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5 Design Sources Inspired By Modern Style

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In the midst of site visits and installs galore, we’ve been getting our hands dirty with fresh projects and new schemes for our interior design clients. Following the launch of our matte finish hardware, we’ve been all about black and brass which we used as inspiration when it came to pulling design sources for this scheme for a new project. We are designing a modern and trendsetting space, full of dynamic neutrals and adventurous accessories.

The 5 Design Sources That Inspired a Recent Design Project

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This textile by Dedar works nearly every design trend we’ve been loving into one stunning fabric. Tessere Metallico defines dynamic and brings tons of interest to the scheme all on its own.

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No Pulp scheme would be complete without unexpected and unique accessories that bring  a sense of adventure to the design. This brass turtle shell paperweight is the epitome of the perfect finishing touch.

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Every stylish space deserves a Hermés textile. The H’Bloc design is graphic, captivating and   an overall modern beauty.

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Geometric matte black tile… need we say more? We selected the Contour tile from Cepac Tile as a finish that was cohesive with the rest of the scheme.

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We love a geometric patterned neutral. Hearts skipping a beat over the Entrelacs textile by Hermés!

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios.

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3 Ways to Style a Stunning Coffee Table Beyond the Books

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There are countless ways to style a coffee table, but if there’s one common thread it’s that it’s all in the details. When it comes to finishing an interior design client’s coffee table with the Pulp Final 15, we always personalize, add plenty of unique details and keep it functional. Good design showcases a client’s personality and elevates everyday living — there’s no detail that doesn’t serve a purpose, whether it be for aesthetic or organization. But it’s not all about the coffee table books… see three ways to style your coffee table beyond the books.

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  1. Start with a tray. If we start styling a coffee table anywhere, it’s with the tray. Even the simplest of accessories will feel elevated when layered on top of a tray. Styling magic!
  2. Add dimension and flair. Create dimension by adding sculptures and accessories of varying height and material. Accessories should work to draw the eye and express personality, so we like to use coffee table books and objects that bring our design clients’ passions to life.
  3. Keep it functional. You’ll be living here, after all! Layer in smaller catchalls and bowls to the space to add extra options for stylish storage.

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After all the finishes and furnishings are in, we have so much fun getting our hands on the accessories we’ve selected for a client to style out their space with flair — who doesn’t love a stunning coffee table?

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios®. 

First Look at a Lakeside Project In Progress

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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 in 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 AND WHAT IS THEIR SCOPE OF WORK?

Our clients are a busy family of five who live in a beautiful home on the water in Seattle. Before bringing us on, they completed a substantial renovation of their home but hadn’t taken on whole-home furnishings and finishing touches. They have amazing taste and incredible art and simply ran out of steam when it came to finishing their home. They knew they needed to bring in a professional to complete their interiors the right way, the same way they would rely on an architect and a contractor.

Through extensive research and vetting they found Pulp and filled out our interior design intake form. After chatting on the phone and an initial consult, we jumped on the project to design out our clients’ entire home of furnishings, including all living spaces, the master bedroom and kids’ bedrooms. We also selected lighting in key spaces and minor renovation items in key spaces throughout, that were not completed during their whole-home renovation.

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Q: WHY DID THE CLIENT DECIDE TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER RATHER THAN TAKING THE PROJECT ON THEMSELVES?

These clients had already completed a renovation of their home, but had run out of steam to tackle the interior finishing touches and furnishings. Instead of trying to fill in the gaps themselves working around their busy schedules, our clients decided to hire an interior designer who would do it right the first time. Our clients wanted a home they could proudly and comfortably entertain and live in, so putting the interiors in the hands of designer was a long-term investment in their lifestyle.

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.

Q: WHAT IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW DESIGN?

Through our Splendid Living approach, we learned the ins and outs of how our clients live in their space and what they envisioned their dream home to be. When we initialing started designing this project, we went in a more traditional direction, drawing inspiration from preppy, classic style that our clients loved. After showing our clients a couple design options, we realized that while they loved classic, they were also really drawn to a merge of bold and modern. We wanted to give our clients a design that complemented the blend of styles and the home’s architecture.

Here is a glimpse of the Pulp magic coming these client’s way…

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

The door in the entryway is really high so our clients wanted an a cool, statement lighting fixture. However we had limited space to work with, so we problem solved by adding a stunning wallcovering to the ceiling to help elevate the overall effect of the fixture we selected. Here’s a little glimpse into the installation progress of that wallcovering in the entry ceiling… wait until you see the rest!

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Step Three: Installation + Execution

The wallcovering is going in and the contractor is hard at work, while all of the furnishings continue to arrive. It’s all timed to perfection so that we can install all the furnishings as soon as the contractor is complete! Here’s a little peek at the progress…

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Q: WHAT ARE THE CLIENTS MOST EXCITED ABOUT?

Our clients have great style and taste so they are excited to see what everything looks like when it all comes together during installations. With construction in progress and a few stunning wallcoverings installed, our clients can’t wait to see how every detail comes together to fit their lifestyle and create a cohesive space they can really live in.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring this home to interior design life!

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios®. 

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Refresh Your Wellness Routine With These Healthy Snacks

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The quest for healthy and delicious snacks seems to be never ending. Between interior design projects, the Pulp team is always sharing new recipe and quick bite finds to keep everyone’s wellness routine fresh. It’s important to nourish throughout the day to keep your energy high (and the design juices flowing, of course!) so we’ve developed a few favorites around the studios. Is there anything better than snacks that are good for you?

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  1. thinkThin High Protein Bars | 2. thinkThin S’mores Protein & Fiber Bars | 3. Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice Cakes | 4. Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink | 5. Justin’s Maple Almond Butter Squeeze Packs | 6. Epic All Natural Meat Bar, Chicken Sriracha

We all need a little wellness inspiration every now and again along with a regular dose of stunning design. Sign up for our newsletter for the exclusive on all of our favorites.

For professional interior design services, contact Pulp Design Studios®.