All posts by Beth and Carolina

Welcome to the New Pulp: Our 10 Favorite New Features

September 28, 2015News + AnnouncementsBeth and Carolina

We are so thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website, complete with an all new look!

A little over eight years ago when we started our business, we traded an iPod for a logo design and we built our site on our own as the start of our small business, with a big vision.

Flash forward, over eight years later: we have two bustling design studios in Dallas + Seattle, we’ve got a successful designer-curated shop, a line of product in the works, and now a brand new look with a brand new comprehensive website, all in one place.

Let’s take a little tour of our 10 favorite things about our brand new site:

Our brand spanking new logo & stylish new look- Hello!
Watch our new video about Pulp and our design approach!
Ever wondered how we work? Our 3-Step Process is explained with a new video.
See our amazing new Portfolio pages, complete with jaw-dropping Before + After galleries.
Testimonials! See what our clients are saying.
Our Pulp Home shop got a makeover and a new url.
Pulp Home is getting a new clickable ‘Shop The Look‘ section – stay tuned!
Our blog has a fresh new look with new content, created to help you live a well-designed life.
For our past & present clients, we have a new once-monthly newsletter with exclusive content.
Perhaps the thing we’re most excited about is now that all three sites (Pulp Design Studios, Pulp Home, and the former Hello, Splendor blog) are all in one place, we have the freedom to share a very clear vision and voice on how to live a truly splendid life – Because, like we’ve always said… It’s not just about a beautiful home, it’s how you live in it.

Going back and pulling together content for this site has truly given us an amazing appreciation for what we do and a great sense of pride in what we’ve accomplished.

Sharing our story through video and getting to really express who we are as designers has been an incredible experience. When you peer through the before and after galleries, you’ll get to see the impact of great design (We have to say- we’re pretty darn good at our jobs!). Hearing our client’s testimonials really drives home how important our jobs are and how what we do truly affects lives and families. Today, we are celebrating!

Welcome to the new Pulp Design Studios! Thank you for being here. Pour yourself a drink and make yourself at home… you’ve got some exploring to do!

A Master Suite Makeover by Pulp Design Studios

September 21, 2015Pulp Design Workbefore and after, interior design, pulp design studiosBeth and Carolina

Many times our clients come to us with a space that needs vision and needs to really speak to our homeowners. So many times our clients have difficulty translating their personal style and taste into their home style! This Master Suite renovation is a perfect example of how we transformed a lackluster space into something that oozes style, personality, and function!

If you have a space you’d love to give the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project!

10 Designer Favorite Accent Stools

September 15, 2015Shopping Guideinterior design, pulp home, shopBeth and Carolina

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Accent stools are far too often under estimated. These flexible pieces of furniture not only provide extra seating but are a great way to add glam, charm or flair to any space. Our team has pulled together our 10 favorite stools to add to the foot of your bed, living room, or vanity!

Happy Shopping!

Pulp Sourcebook: West Seattle Townhome Living Room

September 1, 2015Shopping Guide#WestSeattleTownhome, interior design, pulp design studios, pulp home, pulp sourcebookBeth and Carolina

West Seattle Townhouse Sourcebook

Interior Design by Pulp Design Studios

As seen in Domino Magazine, we took a high/low approach for a couple wanting an design forward, yet livable, space that showcased their dynamic personalities, Pulp Design Studios designed this gorgeous jewel-box town home. Our married working couple loves to entertain and needed a space that would meet their personal needs, as well as hold up to their pets. Our design team designed this dynamic concept for our homeowners that would give our clients lots of unique style elements, texture, and contrast.

GET THE LOOK:

Shop some of the inspired furnishings and accessories here!

SEE THE INTERIORS:

See the rest of Pulp Design Studios’ West Seattle Townhome project.

Whether you just love what we do and want to create it for yourself or you have a space that you’d love to get the ‘Pulp Treatment’, we hope that this series inspires you to live more beautifully. And if you’d like to hire us (And, really…you should hire us! wink. wink.) get in touch and tell us about your project!

Note: Color is in essence, reflections of light and one’s surroundings. As a result, the color you see in our client’s space would certainly translate differently into your own. If you are not working with a designer, play with paint samples on various walls in your own space to see if you get the effect you want. We would also be glad to provide you with a consultation if that would be valuable. We want your space to reflect its own beauty and your style.

Contain your Clutter Stylishly

August 18, 2015Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guidehome living, interior design, pulp design studios, pulp home, shoppingBeth and Carolina

Keeping a home clean and clutter free seems to be a difficult task for every household, whats even more difficult is finding a stylishly piece to hide or store those knick knacks. Pulp Design Studios goal is to always have a place for everything in your home. It’s not just about a beautiful space, it’s how you live in it. Our team pulled together their favorite storage accessories to keep your home ever so stylishly and clean…. all for your shopping pleasure!

SHOP THE WHOLE STORAGE COLLECTION!

Pulp Sourcebook: Edgy Executive Office

August 6, 2015Shopping Guide#edgyexecutiveoffice, benjamin moore, farrow & ball, interior design, pulp design studios, pulp home, pulp sourcebookBeth and Carolina

Interior Design by Pulp Design Studios

The Pulp Design Team created a creative workspace for our client, an ad exec in one of the country’s leading advertising firms, with a goal of increasing creative productivity, showcasing their client’s style, and creating a mood and ambiance that is not typical of most high-rise offices.

The Pulp Design Team was fortunate enough to design a workplace with such an edgy color! Light in the workplace is tricky to work with. Let’s admit, those fluorescent lights aren’t doing anything for us. Picking the right color is the trick! Check out the amazing colors we pulled from Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball to create the same edgy vibe!

GET THE LOOK:

Shop some of the inspired furnishings and accessories:

Zebra Print Hide Rug

Walker Hammered Brass Lamp

Iron Orb Object w/ Gold Knobs

Haven Accent Table

Want to do some more shopping? Check out our Shop the Look Board on Pinterest!

SEE THE INTERIORS:

See the rest of Pulp Design Studios’ Edgy Executive Office project.

Shop Top Designer Picks: August

August 4, 2015Shopping Guidedesigner picks, gifts, home, interior design, interiors, pulp design studios, pulp home, shopBeth and Carolina

August Top Shop Designer Picks

Our Pulp Design Studios design team hand-picked our favorite new arrivals in the shop and we’re telling you why!

Palms Up – Brass ($170)

Why we love it: “I love this quirky gold hand! A perfect way to add a little sense of humor to any space. Plus, it can function as a place to hold your phone, hang some bracelets or a fun conversation piece sitting on a table. “ – Carolina, Pulp Co-Owner + Principal Interior Designer

Succulent and Moss in Ribbed Ceramic Container ($239)

Why we love it: “I love this succulent because it brings color and a taste of the outdoors inside! Also, with my busy schedule I never have to worry about watering it since it’s artificial!” – Carly, Pulp Junior Designer

Turquoise Chevron Tray ($197)

Why we love it: “I love this tray because it has such vibrant colors and is perfect for the summer time. It also contains the chaos on my vanity! “ – Tracy, Pulp Project & Purchasing Manager

Tangerine Throw ($138)

Why we love it: “This super cozy and soft throw is a favorite for my whole family! It’s super stylish and, being machine washable, it cleans really nicely. We love wrapping up in it when the air is crisp on summer nights and it’s a great piece that transitions in the fall when the weather gets cooler. I can’t seem to buy enough! “ – Beth, Pulp Co-Owner + Principal Interior Designer

Escape: The Heyday of Caribbean Glamour ($60)

Why we love it: “This book makes me nostalgic of my vacation to Dominican Republic! It’s the perfect read to inspire your next summer getaway!” – Tara, Pulp Junior Designer

Metal Knot ($115)

Why we love it: “This gold knot has quickly become a styling favorite of ours around the Dallas and Seattle studios. It’s the perfect size for a bookcase, coffee table, or for adding to a stack of books! With all the photoshoots we have coming up, it’s been making it’s way into some of our favorite projects! “ – Beth, Pulp Co-Owner + Principal Interior Designer

SHOP OUR AUGUST DESIGNER PICKS HERE!

Before and After: West Seattle Townhouse

July 30, 2015Pulp Design Workbefore and after, before and afters, interior design, pulp design studiosBeth and Carolina

West Seattle - Pulp Design Studios

With a high/low approach for a couple wanting a design forward, yet livable, space that showcased their dynamic personalities, Pulp Design Studios designed this gorgeous jewel-box town home. Our married, working couple loves to entertain and needed a space that would meet their personal needs, as well as hold up to their pets.

Our team designed this dynamic concept for our homeowners that would give them lots of unique style elements, texture, and contrast. We furnished and spruced their space, working around just a couple of existing items and provided our clients with luxury items such as the bone inlay cocktail table, textural black croc wall covering, and hair on hide pillows. We offset some of these higher end items by adding in whimsical touches, like individual feathers framed in ikea frames. Unexpected touches, like the split face bookends and the teak chair in the shape of a hand add a quirky layer to the graphic edge we gave this space.

Watch the fun video tour we made of the space, with before and afters!

Take a look at the Before & After photos of our West Seattle Townhouse refresh…

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See the entire project on our website:

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And, see the article in Domino:
SEE THE ARTICLE

If you have a space you’d love to give the ‘Pulp treatment’, give us a shout and tell us about your project!

WATCH: Beth Dotolo Shares Her Favorite Items Style Spotted at High Point

July 23, 2015Design Insiderhigh point market, interior design, Style Spotter, watchBeth and Carolina

As High Point Home Furnishing Market introduces their 2015 Style Spotters, watch Pulp Design Studios‘ own Beth Dotolo takes you on a tour of her favorite showrooms and shares favorite pieces from the Spring market.

We’re excited to share more this Fall in a new video series, as Beth and Carolina explore trends and share some of our what we do at High Point and why we bring back the pieces we do for our clients and shop!

10 Essentials for Outdoor Entertaining

July 21, 2015Entertaining + Home Living, Shopping Guideentertaining, interior design, pulp design studios, pulp home, shoppingBeth and Carolina

Green House Design by Pulp Design Studios

Why should the best designs be saved for indoors? See how our interior designers at Pulp Design Studios curated the perfect outdoor look. Then head over to Pulp Home and shop the look for yourself! We have you covered with the perfect essentials for an outdoor summer party!

Summer Night Party

SHOP THE WHOLE ENTERTAINING COLLECTION!

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