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Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrors: An Immersive Design Experience
We recently had the opportunity to visit the Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrors exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. We treated our Seattle team to an afternoon of awe and inspiration as we stepped away from our desks to participate in the coveted experience.
The exhibit features five mirrored rooms which visitors may step into with small groups for only 20 to 30 seconds. Between rooms, the exhibit includes a collection of Kusama’s other works, from her Accumulations to the Obliteration Room. See our favorites from the experience…
I loved the conceptual and interactive nature of the exhibit. It was such an inventive concept compared to traditional exhibits that are simply observed. I also loved examining the detail of the art itself and imagining what kind of mind could conceive and produce such features. It was amazing to think of the woman behind the art as you viewed and participated in it.
— Beth, Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer
I appreciated the interactive and immersive elements of the exhibit. You really felt like you were becoming a part of the Kusama’s various life events and inspirations as you reflected upon the connection of your own experiences in each room.
— Tracy, Purchasing Manager + Senior Interior Designer
I love how each piece casts the viewer as the subject and encourages photography and social media use. It’s such a new way of thinking about how art is viewed and experienced since many exhibits and museums ban or discourage photography. I love the recognition of the role social media plays in today’s world and how users are encouraged to engage with the pieces and take and share photos.
–Jana, Junior Interior Designer
A visit to the Infinity Mirrors exhibit is an absolute must. We are so happy we were able to sneak away to experience such a fresh and vibrant collection.
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Designing with Kids in Mind
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We love when our clients come to us seeking a fresh and luxurious home space, but still have young children. With backgrounds in hospitality design, we have years of experience designing with performance textiles and furnishings that will withstand the test of time. After all, there’s no reason to wait to have the home of your dreams.
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Monthly Wrap: July 2017 Edition
We spent July loving all things travel and adventure. Whether we’re designing spaces to host visitors from afar in our interior design clients‘ homes or sourcing beautiful pieces inspired by our favorite destinations, we are always loving the way adventure makes its way into design. Revisit your favorite posts from this month…
Jetsetter’s Guide to Luxurious Travel | The 14 Things You Need in Your Guest Room | Interior Trend — Global Tile | Global Home: 5 Destination Inspired Pieces | Business of Design — Preparing for an Install | 10 Essentials for Dining Al Fresco | The Pulp Edit | Designing for Travel + Adventure | Our Favorite Rooms to Design | Curating Personal Collections
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Curating Personal Collections
This month we have been talking all about travel and global in interior design. Not only do we love to explore, but we are always immersed in adventurous designs for our well traveled interior design clients. While we are experts at sourcing new accessories and furnishings, we also curate and integrate our clients’ found objects into our designs. One of the benefits of working with an interior designer is our ability to integrate existing pieces, but still entirely transform a space. Our guide to curating collections, from family artwork to globally found pieces…
Interior Designer Guide to Curating Collections
BETH’S TIP
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer
Elevate small items with glass boxes.
Displaying a client’s collection of smaller items in clear glass boxes is a great way to add dimension and style to personal objects.
CAROLINA’S TIP
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer
Create a gallery wall.
We once worked with a client who had an extensive art collection so we created a floor-to-ceiling gallery wall to display their original pieces in a bold way.
TRACY’S TIP
Senior Interior Designer + Purchasing Manager
Frame meaningful pieces.
We often with with clients who have their kids’ art displayed throughout the house. Framing these pieces in acrylic boxes or modern frames gives children’s artwork a sense of sophistication while making the pieces pop.
TARA’S TIP
Designer
Layer heirloom rugs.
Pairing antique or family heirloom rugs with a modern sisal or jute rug adds a modern and collected look to a space.
SHANNON’S TIP
Junior Designer
Reupholster or add interesting hardware.
I love when a client has a piece of furniture they want us to incorporate into our design and we have the opportunity to give it new life by reupholstering it in a fun or interesting fabric. You can also add unique hardware, like our Starburst Pulls, to transform and existing piece.
JANA’S TIP
Junior Designer
Accent style and personality with coffee table books.
I love looking for coffee table books to incorporate that are meaningful to each client. Whether they love travel, art, fashion or the outdoors, book selections can speak to their personalities and create a cohesive design when added to existing collections.
Bringing carefully selected items home from travels is such a great way to remember your adventures and add global flair to your home. What found items do you cherish?
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Lay It Out
The Pulp Edit: July 2017
July has been full of spaces with a creative and vibrant flair here at Pulp. With summer in full swing, we rounded up our top 10 interior design trends of July 2017…
This wallcovering from Bien Fait is the definition of a design element with a flair for the unexpected. The captivating illustration feels straight out of an enchanting children’s book, but is so striking we could see it in a space for adults or youth.
The dynamic floor-to-celing design of Nobu’s relocated New York location has us wanting to make a trip back to the city. Photographed by Eric Laignel in Interior Design‘s June 2017 issue, the paneled ceiling leaves no inch of the space untouched, demonstrating just how powerful bold design can be.
We love the way the layered asymmetry in this room designed by Herdandez Greene gives the space a curated artisan feel. The geometric wallcovering paired with various sized artwork creates contrast that draws the eye, but still feels cohesive. We discovered this stunning room photographed by Peter Murdoch in House Beautiful May 2017.
We featured frameless furniture in last month’s Pulp Edit and were instantly obsessed when we found this kid’s room in Domino Magazine. The whimsical details sprinkled throughout the space set the perfect tone for an imaginative children’s room. This photo by Skye Parrot is sure to inspire.
Spotted in Elle Decor, this piece by Helen Frankenthaler is an intriguing abstractionist representation of a natural landscape. We approach design with an eye for adventure, artisan pieces and all things with a flair for the unexpected which has us loving abstract art.
These side tables, crafted in the Pacific Northwest by Chelsea and James Minola and featured in Interior Design June 2017, are simply amazing. Not only do they offer ample surface space for organization, but the modern design is truly something you cannot find elsewhere. Definitely a piece to spark conversation…
A house built to display an art collection — we couldn’t love it more. We love working with clients who have collection impressive artwork over the years. Creating a gallery feel in your home makes the entire space exude sophistication. Featured in August’s issue of Architectural Digest and photographed by François Dischinger, this striking image is awe-inspiring.
From the color to the pattern, our design team has been all over this wallcovering by Celerie Kemble. It’s no secret that we love designing walls that make a statement, so it was love at first sight when we laid eyes on this wallcovering.
While this piece is entitled “Fear of Waves” it has us wanting to jump into the ocean and swim in the sun more than ever. Bradford’s use of color and expression of human form is captivating and makes for a collection of pieces we would love to use in our clients’ homes. Bradford was recently featured in a piece by Julie Belcove in the July/August issue of Elle Decor.
Paola Paronetto’s ceramic creations are like nothing we have seen before. Her use of texture, form and material make for artisan ceramics that would both draw attention to and complete a contemporary space. We are always sourcing unique art, like these modern bottles, to use in our designs. Paronetto’s pieces were featured in the June 2017 issue of Interior Design.
Which design trend are you loving most this month?
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WATCH: Our Favorite Rooms to Design
Our years of experience in residential design makes us experts at designing beautiful spaces that function effortlessly for those who live in them. We love designing rooms that our interior design clients get use out of and absolutely love. We revealed just why certain home spaces are our favorite rooms to design.
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Our Favorite Rooms to Design
Beth + Carolina share their favorite spaces to design.
