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Our 6 Must-Have Swivel Chairs

June 22, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideinterior design, luxury interior design, swivel chairBeth and Carolina

One of our favorite parts of the design process is hunting for unique, statement-making and functional home furnishings for our interior design clients. Careful furniture selection involves much more than spotting the right size, shape and color for a client’s space; We always prioritize both style and function and search high and low for the piece that our clients can sink into at feel at ease. We love a good swivel chair to achieve our design goals and dreams — we rounded up our must-haves below…

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“This mid-century chair is a true classic. I love pieces with a nailhead finish — it instantly elevates the overall style, giving it a touch of old-world glam.”

Monroe Swivel Chair (available to Pulp clients)

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“The natural and organic shape of this chair is sure to elevate outdoor design. Curating a calming outdoor space is a great way to create a sanctuary space at home, and this chair makes the perfect addition. Plus, you can spin around to take it all in!”

Cairoli Outdoor Lounge Chair (available to Pulp clients)

TRACY’S PICK
Senior Interior Designer + Purchasing Manager

“This chair is so sleek, sexy, and just all around opulent. The satin brass base and lush velvet make it a quintessential piece for any entertaining or glam space.”

Springsteen Chair Flint Velvet Champagne Swivel

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

“This is one of those pieces that make design dreams come true. The textures, the palette, the style, oh my!”

Camino Swivel Chair (available to Pulp clients)

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“I love finding simple and elegant furnishing that still make a statement. It’s just one of those pieces that subtly transforms a space to luxury.”

Roxy Swivel Chair (available to Pulp clients)

JANA’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“This swivel chair is full of style and could be seamlessly integrated into so many design concepts. It has an Art Deco feel to it yet still feels fresh and modern.”

Capri Swivel Lounge Chair

We are crazy about luxury swivel chairs. What type of chair is your favorite?

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

Interior Trend — Bold and Unexpected Marble

June 19, 2017Entertaining + Home Livinginterior design, marble furnishings, marble sink, marble soaking tubBeth and Carolina

Simply put — we love marble (and our interior design clients do too). Marble is the go-to luxury building material for tile, floors and countertop, but we love finding new and creative ways to integrate the material into all facets of our designs. After all, marble isn’t just for tile. We rounded up 8 of our favorite unexpected and bold uses of marble below…

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

THE PULP EDIT: JUNE 2017

June 12, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, The Pulp Editinterior design, interior design trends, pulp editBeth and Carolina

We’ve been talking about zen + wellness in interior design all month long on Pulp Editorial. With summer at our doorstep, we are feeling good energy and bringing the outdoors in with our top 10 interior design trends of June 2017, rounded up below…

Bringing a little of the outdoors in the the perfect way to add a touch of zen to your home. Succulents are great because they are so low maintenance, yet fresh and attractive. Plant your arrangement in a chic planter to elevate the zen + wellness feel.

Marble makes an excellent material for luxury accessories. Not only does marble complement nearly every style, but its patina finish naturally develops over time giving it a one-of-a-kind art like quality. We have all eyes on this statement sculptural bowl. We love marble in all places of the home– stay tuned later this month for our round-up of marble in unusual places…

We spotted this captivating installation by Olafur Eliasson in dwell. Not only is this piece cool and inspiring, but it serves up a truly novel take on your natural surroundings ability to act as a canvas. We love translating this type of out-of-the-box thinking into interiors; There is always so much potential to leverage surroundings as an expression of who you are.

One of our favorite trends and design elements– fluid lines! Photographed by Jean-Francois Jaussaud for Interior Design Homes, these form-based chairs create a soothing ambiance through their frameless and organic shape. We love the way they soften the space, designed by Pierre Yovanovitch Architecture d’Interieur.

We never travel without our favorite Carry On Cocktail Kit. Summer time has our designers and clients jet-setting to every which corner of the globe, but no trip is complete without your favorite cocktail tucked readily inside your weekender bag.

Gone are the days where your walls are flat every which way. One of the best ways to make an instant and stunning impact on a room is to design angular architecture into a space. We love this minimalist yet jaw-dropping ceiling by Peter Stutchbury Architecture featured in Interior Design Homes.

Graphic plays on shapes and patterns in photography can be the perfect way to incorporate art into a space without overpowering a calming and zen design. This photo, featured in Interior Design Homes, is bold and uncomplicated at the same time, and beautifully complements its clean and illuminating surroundings.

Our Seattle team recently moved into a beautiful new office. Our first order of business was cleansing the space with sage and crystals to encourage productivity, clarity, and good vibes all around. It’s never a bad time to break out your cleansing herbs and smudge the bad energy away.

A blend of urban and jungle, the modern treehouse is the adult’s playground. Floor-to-ceiling windows, ample greenery and natural materials are essential to a harmonious relationship between the outdoors and your home. The retreat-like essence is a dream come true in this concept house spotted in dwell.

Summer is all about gathering with your friends and family and enjoying the splendid joys of late nights and the warm breeze. Round up your girlfriends and throw a party to ring in the summer solstice (don’t forget your outdoor entertaining essentials). This fun photo by Magdalena Wosinska in domino has us dying to dip our toes in the pool…

Which design trend are you loving most this month?

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

10 Essentials for a Modern Mediation Space

June 8, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideair purification, Baccarat Crystal Buddha, blooming tea, calming space, Dyson air filter, incense holder, interior design, meditation, meditation chair, meditation room, meditation space, moss wall, pulp design studios, wellness, zen roomBeth and Carolina

There is nothing more important that creating a home space where you feel the most relaxed and yourself. After all, your home should be the place you can return to after a long day and feel that sense of inner peace you’ve been yearning for. We love designing spaces for our interior design clients that evoke creativity and mental clarity. Whether it be a corner or an entire room, these are our essentials for your modern meditation space.

Framed Moss Wall | 2. Kinto Carat Small Teapot | 3. Teavana Peach Blooming Tea | 4. Rattan Meditation Chair | 5. Dyson Pure Hot Cool Link Air Purifier | 6. L’Objet Amphora Porcelain Incense Holder | 7. Pink Crystal | 8. Baccarat Crystal Buddha | 9. Headspace Meditation App | 10. Ikat Waves Rug

We love seeing meditation spaces that foster balance and inspire healthy living. A space with carefully curated pieces can instantly create clarity in the home. What is your go-to meditation essential?

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

7 Must-Have Circle Inspired Furnishings

June 5, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidecircle accented pieces, circle accents, interior design, oak dresser, pulp design studios, pulp home, wall decor, zenBeth and Carolina

This month on Pulp Editorial, we will be talking all about zen and wellness in interior design. Part of our Splendid Living approach is designing spaces that function effortlessly in our interior design clients’ lives while providing style and well-being. We saw lots of circular design elements at High Point Market and absolutely love this trend as circles can be a symbol of continuity, continuation and life. Our interior designers picked their favorite circle-inspired pieces, rounded up below.

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“The dished handles add so much interest to this essential home piece. The finish and smooth curve of the handles gives this piece a fluid feel without overpowering its simplistic and elegant design.”

Collins Dresser (available to Pulp clients)

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“I’m all about wall decor that can bring both softness and a little edge to a space. The hand-blown glass accents paired with the gold bones of this piece give it so much dimension and personality.”

Calypso Glass Wall Decor (available to Pulp clients)

TRACY’S PICK
Senior Interior Designer + Purchasing Manager

“I love the intentionality behind the design of this sculpture. Hand-coated with a clad finish that oxidizes over time, the color will gradually transform, giving it an old-time flair — such a beautiful take on natural imperfections.”

Mayfield Medium Sculpture

TARA’S PICK
Designer

“You had me at white and brass… I love that this table lamp could give a space a fun, eclectic feel, or a classic Art Deco-esque touch of glam.”

Linden Table Lamp

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Designer

“I love a captivating and unique chandelier. The smoked glass spheres give this piece a novel feel while setting a moody and swanky ambiance in your space.”

Karrington Chandelier

JANA’S PICK
Junior Designer

“The accent table of my dreams. Let’s be real, this is the accent table of all our dreams. I’m obsessed with the exclusive and artistic design– it’s bound to effortlessly elevate a beautifully curated space.”

Theo Accent Table (available to Pulp clients)

COLLEEN’S PICK
Design Intern

“When I think zen lighting, this piece is exactly what comes to mind. The white canopy and bronze bowl create an ethereal, yet trendy look that could complement so many styles.”

Floyd Pendant Light (available to Pulp clients)

Whether you want to add a little fun or zen to a space, we are obsessed with these circle accented pieces. What piece are you most inspired by?

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

How to Create a Soothing Master Bedroom

June 1, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Pulp Design Workgreenery, master bedroom, quality textiles, soothing master bedroom, zen, zen spaceBeth and Carolina

The design of your home can completely change your mindset and set the tone for your day. Since your Master Bedroom is a sanctuary, creating a soothing space can go a long way toward making your life feel a little more zen. Once you have a beautifully designed space, we’re sharing a few tips to personalize your space to create a soothing master bedroom below.

Tips for a Soothing Master Bedroom

1. Appeal to your sense of smell. Don’t just make the room just visually appealing — there are other senses to simulate, as well. Light some incense, burn a candle, or use a diffuser with a relaxing essential oil.

2. Don’t forget about the importance of sound. Use a white noise machine or listen to relaxing music. But, don’t forsake the importance of acoustics. If you live in a home that’s in the city or on an active street, drapery and upholstery can go a long way in dampening sounds you want to drown out to keep your bedroom feeling like an escape.

3. Create a place for “me” time. Create a reading nook, vanity for makeup application and face mask time, or a spot for away-from-kids conversation with your spouse. A master bedroom doesn’t have to be all about sleeping — deck it out to make it feel like a retreat within your own home.

4. Invest in quality textiles. By choosing luxurious sheets, plush rugs and extra-soft throws, your master bedroom immediately becomes a sanctuary. In a place where you spend so much time — like your bed — opting for the a little luxury here makes a lot of sense!

5. Make your bedroom a no-fuss zone. Turn off your phone, limit TV to intentional viewing, and stop all ‘shop talk’ once you enter the bedroom — turn it into a space just for relaxing.

6. Fill it with spa-like luxuries. Get a silk eye mask, a cozy robe, and a diffuser with essential oils, and other spa-like pieces. Slip your eye mask on and breathe in… You’ll instantly feel relaxed.

7. Add plants. Plants naturally clean the air, while adding some visual life to our spaces. Add a stylish planter and your favorite greenery for an extra pop of zen.

8. Use ambient lighting. Different types of lighting work well for different purposes and ambient lighting, like table and floor lamps, go a long way to set a mood.

The master bedroom is meant to be a room where you can relax at the end of the day — take it from us, there’s nothing like a zen place to grab a glass of wine and a book in the most soothing room of your home.

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

Monthly Wrap: May 2017 Edition

May 29, 2017News + AnnouncementsBeth and Carolina

This month, we’ve been focused on exploring the use of art in interiors. We’re firm believers in using the final 15 percent — art and accessories — to make a room feel complete and finished, but art can go beyond paintings on the wall. We explored all realms of art this May on Pulp Editorial. What did you miss?

10 Statement-Making Kitchen Islands // Six Must-Have Sculptural Art Pieces // Six Pieces of Hand-Inspired Home Decor // Ten Things We Love in May // Transforming a Stairwell With Wall Covering // Pulp In Progress: Subdued Sophistication // 13 Essentials for Your Art Studio // Our Seven Favorite Sculptural Coffee + Accent Tables // Our 12 Favorite Finds at High Point Market // Six Ways to Fill Your Home With Art

WATCH: Guardian Cellars Project Tour on Pulp TV

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Our 7 Favorite Sculptural Accent Tables

May 25, 2017Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

This month, we’re focusing on art and the incredible impact it can have on a space. We believe art and accessories are necessary for making a home feel finished — it’s our rule of the final 15 percent. We love creating designs using necessary pieces — like tables and light fixtures — that double as works of art. Our interior design team is sharing their current favorite sculptural coffee tables and accent tables below.

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“The juxtaposition of the natural wood with the exquisite grain matching and angular cut-outs are completely swoon-worthy. Plus, the option on the left could absolutely double as a magazine holder for those of us who are publication-obsesssed.”

Ambella Home Frown Accent Table (available to Pulp clients)

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“This accent table feels so organic and fresh. I’m in love with the varying heights of the individual pieces and the color variance within each aspect of this piece.”

Malabar Wanderlust Side Table

TRACY’S PICK
Senior Interior Designer + Purchasing Manager

“How much more dynamic can you get than this incredible side table? Use it to rest accessories and drinks, or find it perfectly at home in an art gallery.”

Hand Side Table in Fiber Cement (available to Pulp clients)

TARA’S PICK
Interior Designer

“This dimensional coffee table is technically a two-piece set. Place them slightly ajar to see the metallic coloring poking out — it’s a piece reminiscent of natural crystals.”

Gema Coffee Table (available to Pulp clients)

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“A beautiful mixture of stone and glass, this table is the perfect pick for adding a natural-feeling conversation piece into your home.”

Allium Coffee Table (available to Pulp clients)

JANA’S PICK
Junior Interior Designer

“This dark walnut coffee table is straight out of my dreams. With its sharp details and angular shape, this is by far one of my favorite art-like necessities.”

Prisma Coffee Table in Dark Walnut (available to Pulp clients)

COLLEEN’S PICK
Interior Design Intern

“The wave-like layers of this coffee table make me over-the-moon excited. It’s an eye-catching piece from all angles — entirely swoon-worthy.”

Eyra Coffee Table (available to Pulp clients)

We’ve always had a soft spot for home necessities that feel sculptural and art-like. Which one of these incredible pieces catches your eye?

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

Pulp in Progress: A Modern Monochromatic Home in Seattle

May 22, 2017Pulp Design Workpulp in progressBeth and Carolina

As part of our Three-Step Design Process, we are taking you on a tour through projects that are currently in progress. It will be a fun look into who we’re working with, what made them want to hire a designer, and how we are working with our clients to help solve some key design challenges that will improve their daily experience. Plus, you’ll get a glimpse at some of our designs before they’re completed!

Step 1: Consultation + Intake

Q. WHO IS THE CLIENT AND WHAT IS THEIR SCOPE OF WORK?

A busy executive with kids, our client had recently moved into a new home that was designed by a prolific architect in the ’80s, just before the architect passed away — it’s a residence of importance. Our client’s new home was modern, whereas her old home was traditional — so her furnishings didn’t fit with the style of her new home. Starting a new phase of her life, she wanted to redefine what her personal interior style looked like. She reached out to Pulp to help define that through a minor interior facelift and all new furnishings.

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

In need of a fresh start, our client knew that she wanted to completely refresh her home and her furnishings but didn’t know where to start. On top of juggling both parenting and her job, she just wasn’t sure how to describe her style or to give her home the polished look she wanted. She needed help from a professional in defining her personal style and executing the design, so bringing Pulp on was the perfect solution!

Step Two: The Design Phase

Here’s where we took everything we learned from our client 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 our client and her kids, and what their lifestyle looked like. Then we started by gathering inspiration from our client in the form of a Pinterest board and began to collaborate between our offices on the design.

Q. WHAT IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW DESIGN?

Our client’s fashion sense, paired with the modern architecture, was really our inspiration here. Designed by a well-known local architect, the bones of this home are clean and modern — our client’s old furniture was highly traditional and didn’t fit her style. Through thorough interviewing and our Splendid Living approach, we found that she was highly drawn to black, white and gray. Her wardrobe consisted of primarily those colors with pops of color thrown in through the accessories, so we knew that designing her home to reflect that aesthetic would be the perfect fit for her and her family.

Step Three: Installation + Execution

We recently installed phase 1 of this hip project and will be completing the final install soon! In the meantime, here’s a little teaser from the first install…

We’ll share more progress on our @pulpdesigns Instagram as it’s available.

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

6 Pieces of Hand-Inspired Home Decor

May 19, 2017Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping GuideBeth and Carolina

With love adding accessories and necessities with a twist — we’ve always been in love with hand-shaped objects and art, including them regularly in our interior design clients‘ homes. This month on Pulp Editorial, we’re focusing on art — what better time to share our favorite hand-shaped objects? Read more below.

BETH’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“With its gorgeous gold-leaf sheen and handwritten-looking script, this print feels so unique and vintage. I’m in love with the shading and the quality of the art — what a beautiful addition to an eclectic home.”

Gallicus Hands in Gold Leaf

CAROLINA’S PICK
Co-Founder + Principal Interior Designer

“This beautiful table is completely drool-worthy — it’s such an easy way to make an impact in a room with a twist on a necessity. The oil-rubbed bronze is high-end and adds a classic touch to a wonderfully weird piece.”

Dichotomy Table by Kelly Wearstler

TRACY’S PICK
Senior Interior Designer + Purchasing Manager

“This sconce feels so reminiscent of Ancient Greek art, with its perfectly sculpted details and material. An original by New York artist Richard Etts, this sconce is one of a series of vessel-holding hand sconces made in the ’70s — we’re in love with the entire line.”

Richard Etts Molded Plaster Hand Sconce

TARA’S PICK
Designer

“This chair is a Pulp favorite — it’s been in our West Seattle Townhouse project and requested by many clients since. It’s also a personal favorite of mine… The pairing of teak material with the graphic twist make it a perfect statement piece for almost any room.”

Buddha Chair in Teak (available to Pulp clients)

SHANNON’S PICK
Junior Designer

“This piece is a great dual-purpose sculpture — we use it both to add some edge to a design and to serve as a coat hanger or towel hanger. I love that it adds both functionality and a graphic feel to the space.”

Thumbs Up Sculpture

JANA’S PICK
Junior Designer

“I’m a firm believer in keeping knick-knacks and objects organized — this hand adds some flair to the space while doubling as an organizational tool. Keep your jewelry, ear buds, keys, or any other small object here to keep your table clear.”

Open Hand in Brass

Hand-shaped decor is an incredible way to add a pop of fun into your space — what’s your favorite designer pick?

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

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