All posts by Beth and Carolina

5 Items To Completely Transform Your Entryway

October 11, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidecoffee table books, credenza, dallas showhouse, how to, lighting, textilesBeth and Carolina

No space in the home should be forgotten. We demonstrated just the impact a well-designed entry can make in home with our Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse space. The dramatic look of our entry credenza comes down to these five items…

The Expert Guide to Styling an Entry Credenza

1. Lighting. A table lamp creates stylistic flair, ambiance and functionality. Plus, you’ll have a little light for navigation during late arrivals or early departures.

2. Artistic Catch-All. Any time you are presented with a storage challenge, you have to make it stylish. Opt for an artistic and interesting bowl to store your keys, wallet, priorities– you name it.

3. Personality Filled Books. No surface is complete without the perfectly curated coffee table book stack to show off your passions. Check out our picks for every personality to create that quintessential stack.

4. Bold Artwork. Nothing says “well-designed” like artwork. The entry sets the bar for style and personality throughout the home. Bottom line– get the art. The ambiance in your home will thank you.

5. Textiles, textiles, textiles. Rugs and drapery with textural and eye-catching patterns create layers of dimension and soften hard architectural edges. Draw the curtains for privacy, or leave them wide-open to show off the entryway all your neighbors will be lusting over.

Extra Credit. We’re all guilty of turning to look in the mirror just one last time before stepping into the world to debut the day’s fashion and makeup choices. If you don’t have a spot for a mirror, use an easel to prop up a mirror for those final confidence checks.

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

The Living Room Item You Never Knew You Needed

October 9, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideinterior designer picks, remote box, stylish organizationBeth and Carolina

Remote boxes are one of the best tricks in home organization. Not only do they act as essential finishing touches, but they are the perfect spot to store your remote and any other cluttering items we all have, but don’t want strewn across the room on display. See our interior design team’s picks for a stylish and organized home…

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“We just received this box in our Seattle office for a client and love it. It’s the perfect size to stick your technological accessories and place on a cool coffee table.”

Wooden Jewelry Box

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“Behold, the chic remote box. I love something with plenty of character and edge to it. This box is a statement piece all on its own.”

Jagger Rectangular Box

TRACY’S PICK
Director of Strategy + Development

“I love this box because it adds a bit more dimension to a space due to it’s height. It has more depth than the average keepsake box, making it ideal for someone with multiple or larger items to store.”

Cairo Gray Box (available to Pulp clients)

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

“It doesn’t get any more luxurious than a hair-on-hide remote box. This piece is sure to elevate any living room.”

Layered Circle Box

SHANNON’S PICKS
Junior Interior Designer

“This is one of my favorites! It’s a great box for clients who want interesting accessories with a twist.”

Lizard Box

JANA’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“This box has such great understated style. It’s leather wrapped with a brass accent and all around perfect for keeping your clutter secrets.”

Nip Box

If these boxes haven’t convinced you that you need a remote box, we don’t know what will. Which box do you love most?

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

5 Things That Will Make Your Weekend

October 6, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Health + Beautycoffee table book, eames, eve restaurant, textilesBeth and Carolina

NOURISH

Our Seattle team recently discovered this delectable and artful cafe in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. Tasteful decor and healthy, mouth-watering plates made Eve or new favorite lunch spot.

REVITALIZE

Let’s be real ladies, we’re all doing everything we can to keep the wrinkles to a minimum. The iluminage rejuvenating eye mask is our go-to for a little youthful revitalization and relaxation.

INSPIRE

Tompkins Lloyd deserves a round of applause for their opulent living room design in the Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse. We loved getting to spend time with another design duo during the Showhouse events and are so happy to share the amazing work they did.

EXPRESS

Every home needs a collection of personality-infused coffee table books. Our undeniable favorite this week is the Eames: Beautiful Details book, which found its home in an install for clients who both have creative professions.

CREATE

We just received a sample of the Les Rizieres textile by Brunschwig & Fils and our entire team went googley-eyed. This pattern is bound to make it’s way into one of our projects…

Happy weekend!

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

The Ten Interior Design Trends You Need to See This October

October 4, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, The Pulp EditBeth and Carolina

A new month, a new season, a new Pulp Edit. See the top ten trends and materials in the interior design world this October…

Textiles from Pierre Frey never disappoint– this is just another addition to our long list of favorites. We love the global inspiration and vibe of the dotted and graphic Maralinga pattern.

Our friend Cheminne sent us the latest issue of Margaret Russell’s new publication, Galerie magazine and we are in love. The editorial, the style, the creative… utter perfection.

The Prisma Collection by Amy Lau for Kyle Bunting is absolutely stunning. This geometric, jewel toned hair-on-hide design is the perfect rug to add elevated warmth for a fall refresh.

Overscaled lighting is the epitome of how you make a statement through design. Illuminating and artistic, this concept is both head-turning and functional. We spotted this piece in Architectural Digest, photographed by Miguel Flores-Vianna.

Cool contrast, refined furnishings and livable design steal hearts in the HouseBeautiful 2017 Kitchen of the Year. Photographed by Jonny Valiant, this space sets the bar for highly styled livable luxury.

Style is always inspired and refined, never re-created. We love this updated mid-century design, featured in Palm Springs Life.

High style luxury is nothing if it’s not livable. We love the adventurous contrast, warm tones and collected feel of this perfectly livable space, photographed by Eric Piasecki for Elle Decor.

Gone are the days when mudrooms and laundry rooms are a design afterthought. This mudroom, featured in Architectural Digest and photographed by Trevor Tondro, is exactly the type of space we want to spend time taking our shoes off.

Textural and geometric, we love the Origami Wood Wallcovering by Innovations. Forward-thinking plays on classic materials always make us do a double take as we eagerly incorporate them into our designs.

We are always eyeing the latest concepts in the art world to inspire innovating interiors. We love the relationship created between nature and artistic expression in Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains in Nevada, photographed by Gianfranco Gorgoni.

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

How to Style Statement Jewelry Like a Designer

October 2, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Health + BeautyDallas, f. is for frank, how to style, jewelry, showhouse, statement jewelry, Traditional HomeBeth and Carolina

The Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse was an all-around amazing experience, from design conception to the opening gala. Our Dallas team joined us for a buttoned-up night of design awe and appreciation at the Showhouse’s kick-off event as we celebrated the reveal of our finished space. Accessorized and styled by one of our all-time favorite jewelry companies, f. is for frank, we had to go bold to embody the spirit of our Entry + Staircase design. See how our interior design team styled their looks…

BETH’S LOOK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Jonas Ring

CAROLINA’S LOOK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

Sutton Necklace

SHANNON’S LOOK
Junior Interior Designer

Kokino Ring + Kokino Necklace

TARA’S LOOK
Interior Designer

Zora Lariat

KELSEY’S LOOK
Project + Purchasing Coordinator

Spine Band

SCENES FROM THE GALA

If you are in the Dallas area, the Showhouse is open! Tour tickets can be purchased here and benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pulp Sourcebook: Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse

September 28, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

Our Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse Foyer design was one for the books. We are so proud of the finished space and thankful for all of the amazing vendors that helped bring our vision to life. We tapped some of our favorite vendors and manufacturers to fill this space with energy, eye-catching contrast and luxury– see the sourcebook for this exceptionally grand entry.

1. Hatton Chandelier by Circa Lighting | 2. Strada Chandelier via Taylors on Ten by Circa Lighting and Visual Comfort | 3. Phillip’s Collection Urchin Sculpture | 4. Bridget Beari Buscemi Wallcovering | 5. Made Goods Tripod Stool | 6. Again & Again Chaise with S. Harris Brushstroke Velvet | 7. The Rug Company Zap Rug | 8. Pulp Home Black Beaded Asian Brush | 9. S. Harris Treasure Hunt Drapery Fabric | 10. Original Art from Again & Again | 11. Pulp Home– Tom Ford Coffee Table Book, Alexander McQueen Coffee Table Book | 12. Made Goods Roman Bowl | 13. Luck Be A Lady Table Lamp | 14. Century Furniture Corso Credenza

We cannot thank our parters and sponsors enough for taking part in this unforgettable experience. For more of this amazing space, visit the Dallas Showhouse project page.

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

Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse Entry Design

September 26, 2017Pulp Projects, Residential, Texas Interior Design ProjectsBeth and Carolina

The Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse

An unforgettably bold space designed for Traditional Home is brought to life by Beth + Carolina’s adventurous and spirited vision.

Home Tour: Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse

September 26, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Pulp Design WorkBeth and Carolina

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…

We feel so honored to have completed our second showhouse with Traditional Home and are absolutely elated to finally take you on a tour of the completed space. An entry and staircase inspired by our vision of a well-traveled and hip homeowner, we infused every inch of this space with Pulp flair. Get the scoop on this bold space…

Q. WHAT IS THE STORY BEHIND THE DESIGN?

See the story behind this unforgettable design experience…

Q. WHO IS THE CLIENT AND HOW DID THEY FIND PULP?

We completed our first showhouse for Traditional Home in Napa Valley in the fall of 2016 and jumped at the opportunity to design for the very first one in Dallas. Pulp was born in Dallas so participating in the Traditional Home Showhouse here was a must.

Q. WHAT WAS THE CLIENT’S PROJECT SCOPE?

Being that everything really is bigger in Texas, this double-volume space was architecturally grand and ready to be transformed with the Pulp touch. The entry is the place that sets the tone for the rest of the home, so we wanted to create a space that welcomed guests in with boldness and flair.

Q. WHAT WAS THE MOST DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION?

The grass clothing wallcovering by Bridget Beari is, without a doubt, the most dramatic and bold element of this space. It creates texture, dimension and interest and is an impossible-to-forget statement wall. After seeing the transformation the wallcovering made after it was installed, it’s hard to believe those walls were once all white!

Q. CAROLINA, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THIS SPACE?

There is a lot to see in this space– the graphic wallcovering, striking light fixtures and mixture of contrasting textiles give the space a highly-curated maximalist feel. I love that it’s super modern and daring, but still radiates luxury. It’s the perfect example of bold design resulting in a collected and refined space.

Q. BETH, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THIS SPACE?

I love how the textiles, wallcovering and dynamic accessories come together to create such palpable energy. Every piece in this space has some eye-catching quality, whether subtle or bold, adding layers of contrast. My absolute favorite part of this space is the way visitors can really feel the movement and moxie of the design.

We feel so lucky to have participated in such an incredible project filled with so much design talent that helps benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. If you are in the Dallas area, the Showhouse is open for tours until October 22– it’s an experience not to be missed! Join in the quest to End Alzheimer’s and purchase your tickets here.

Our Partners + Sponsors

Keep an eye out for more on the amazing pieces from our sponsors that brought this space to life…

Visit the Dallas Showhouse Project for more on this inviting space.

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

6 Must-Have Bar Carts + Our Favorite Fall Cocktail

September 20, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidebar carts, home bar, interior designBeth and Carolina

Cooler temperatures and changing seasons make for the perfect time to dust off your favorite autumnal cocktail recipe and update your home bar. There is no better time than a transitional season to refresh your style and elevate your in-home entertaining spaces– starting with a chic bar cart. Every home needs one, every esteemed hostess has one! See our interior design team’s must-haves and the cocktail recipe we’ve all been loving…

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“I love that this cart can add a splash of color to a space. The warm tone is perfect for creating a cozy feel for cooler seasons and winter entertaining.”

Red Rum Bar Cart

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“Emerald has been one of my favorite colors this year, so naturally I had to chose this beauty. Not only is this cart worthy of goose-bumps, it has two wine bottle holders making it every bit as pretty as it is useful.”

Maddox Mal Bar Cart (available to Pulp clients)

TRACY’S PICK
Purchasing Manager + Senior Interior Designer

“A unique combination of wood and brass make this piece the perfect selection for a client looking for a space filled with eclectic goods and personality.”

Montaro Bar Cart (available to Pulp clients)

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

“A statement piece for those clients that absolutely love to entertain. A simple, but impactful piece that exudes Pulp’s adventurous approach to design.”

Rupert Bar Cart (available to Pulp clients)

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Designer

“Simplicity should never be overlooked. This bar cart is a tailor-made canvas for alluring barware and extravagant bottle designs.”

Hemingway Bar Cart

JANA’S PICK
Junior Designer

“In a sea of bi-level bar carts, this piece is a great example of a classic with a twist. The unique details don’t overwhelm the design, but create the perfect amount of appeal.”

Theo Chairside Table (available to Pulp clients)

Pulp Team Favorite: A Must-Try Fall Cocktail

Ingredients

For the Fig-Infused Bourbon:

Fresh figs, halved
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Canton Glass Jar for infusing

For the cocktail:

1 fresh fig, halved
2 tsp Crown Maple Syrup, Dark
A taste of fresh lemon juice
A dash of Angostura Bitters
3 oz Fig-Infused Bourbon
Ginger Beer

Method

Fig-Infused Bourbon

Fill the Canton jar half-way with figs. Add bourbon to fill rest of the jar with bourbon and cover. Let the mixture sit for five to seven days, briefly stirring once a day. Strain the infused-bourbon through a sieve and pour into fresh jar for storage.

Figgy Maple Bourbon Fizz

Divide the fig between two glasses. Add 1 teaspoon maple syrup, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a dash or two of bitters. Muddle ingredients until well mixed. Fill glasses with ice and pour 1.5 oz of fig infused bourbon over each glass. Top off with ginger beer, stir and savor.

Bar Accessories

Luigi Bormioli Old Fashioned Glasses | Brass Coasters | Canton Small Jar | Marcel Ice Bucket | Gold Bar Spoon with Muddler

Recipe by Cheese and Chocolate.

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

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