Devonshire Modern Retreat | Pulp Design Studios

project: Devonshire Modern Retreat

LOCATION: DALLAS, TX

PROJECT SCOPE: RENOVATION & FURNISHINGS

collaborators: SHARPE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR | DAVID BROTHERS DESIGN LANDSCAPE DESIGN | STUDIO E LIGHTING LIGHTING DESIGN | CODY ULRICH PHOTOGRAPHER

project:
Devonshire Modern Retreat

LOCATION:
DALLAS, TX

PROJECT SCOPE:
RENOVATION & FURNISHINGS

collaborators: SHARPE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR | DAVID BROTHERS DESIGN LANDSCAPE DESIGN | STUDIO E LIGHTING LIGHTING DESIGN | CODY ULRICH PHOTOGRAPHER

This Dallas second home was conceived as a warm modern retreat, defined by materiality, proportion, and subtle contrast. Rich wood tones, natural stone, and custom millwork establish depth and texture, while soft neutrals and tailored furnishings create a sense of quiet cohesion throughout.

Layered lighting, sculptural forms, and thoughtful detailing shape each space. From the intimate, moody media room to the light-filled kitchen and gathering areas. Bathrooms were approached with a spa sensibility, pairing refined finishes with clean architectural lines. The result is a home that feels grounded, refined, and deeply considered, balancing comfort with a strong, understated design language.

Living room with exposed wood beams, textured seating, a navy sofa and landscape artwork in Dallas.

View from the living room into a dining room with patterned ceiling and hanging glass lights in Dallas.

Living room with paired lounge chairs, a stone fireplace and a navy sofa beneath landscape art in Dallas.

Dining room with patterned ceiling, glass pendant chandelier and upholstered chairs around a dark table in Dallas.

Dining table beneath a glass chandelier, with patterned chairs and a view into the living room in Dallas.

Dark wood wine cabinetry and integrated storage beside the dining table in Dallas.

Dining room with textured walls, patterned ceiling and dark wood wine storage in Dallas.

Kitchen with pale cabinetry, a dark island and a breakfast nook beneath a brass pendant in Dallas.

Breakfast nook with upholstered banquette, round table and geometric brass pendant in Dallas.

Kitchen island with pale stone countertop, upholstered stools and linear glass lighting in Dallas.

Kitchen with dark island cabinetry, pale stone surfaces and an adjacent banquette dining area in Dallas.

Kitchen range with pale cabinetry, stone backsplash and a black and brass wall sconce in Dallas.

Kitchen sink beneath a woven shade, with a brass faucet and pale stone countertop in Dallas.

Bedroom with upholstered headboard, textured gray wall and an olive bench with rounded bolsters in Dallas.

Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, gray wallcovering and an olive upholstered bench in Dallas.

Wood bedside chest and white table lamp against textured gray bedroom wallcovering in Dallas.

Bathroom with wood vanity, round mirror and paired glass wall sconces in Dallas.

Bathroom with wood vanity, large mirror and freestanding bathtub beside a window in Dallas.

Pink bathroom with sloped ceiling, painted vanity and warm metal mirror and fixtures in Dallas.

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For a client who loves pink but didn’t want it throughout her home, we leaned in here. This primary closet dressing nook is wrapped in layered pink tones, from textured wallcovering to soft textiles, transforming an overlooked corner into a chic, built-in dressing area that feels equal parts playful and polished.

Stair landing with iron railing, full-length mirror and sculptural pedestal planters in Dallas.

Upstairs landing with iron balustrade, sculptural console and green upholstered stools in Dallas.

Family room with built-in television cabinetry, neutral seating and abstract artwork in Dallas.

Neutral bedroom with upholstered bed, matching bedside chests and a small sofa at the foot in Dallas.

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Because guests deserve the suite treatment. This second primary was designed as a full retreat, complete with a built-in coffee station and spa-like bath. Layered wood textures, custom millwork, and warm lighting create a space that feels thoughtful, elevated, and entirely their own.