project:    TUMBLE CREEK MOUNTAIN MODERN
LOCATION:    CLE ELUM, WA
PROJECT SCOPE:    NEW CONSTRUCTION & FURNISHINGS
collaborators:    MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS    ARCHITECT    |    BROCK SMITH CUSTOM HOMES    BUILDER    |    CODY ULRICH    PHOTOGRAPHER    |    MIKHAEL ROMAIN    STYLIST
project:
TUMBLE CREEK MOUNTAIN MODERN
LOCATION:
CLE ELUM, WA
PROJECT SCOPE:
NEW CONSTRUCTION & FURNISHINGS
collaborators:    MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS    ARCHITECT    |    BROCK SMITH CUSTOM HOMES    BUILDER    |    CODY ULRICH    PHOTOGRAPHER    |    MIKHAEL ROMAIN    STYLIST
Nestled in the pines of Cle Elum, Washington, the Tumble Creek Mountain Modern is a custom new-construction vacation home designed by Pulp Design Studios for a family of five with serious style credentials. This couple met in New York City — and it shows. Rather than defaulting to predictable lodge clichés, Pulp wove their sophisticated, city-forward aesthetic into every corner of this mountain retreat, creating a home that feels like a boutique hotel dropped into the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Bold pattern mixing, a striking crane mural wallcovering, a dramatic black stone fireplace surround, and unexpected playful moments — like swings in the living room — make this Cle Elum luxury home as memorable as it is livable. Designed in collaboration with McCullough Architects and Brock Smith Custom Homes, this project is a masterclass in fearless mountain modern interior design for families who refuse to compromise on style.
 
 
 

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The great room makes an unforgettable first impression, anchored by a black stone fireplace surround that rises to meet a dramatic hand-painted Porter Teleo wall covering — a floor-to-ceiling statement that blurs the line between architecture and art. A fringed wall sconce flanks the hearth, adding warmth and texture against the dark backdrop, while a pair of custom daybed swings offer a front-row view of the surrounding forest. This is mountain modern at its most refined: moody, intentional, and completely livable.

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The great room makes an unforgettable first impression, anchored by a black stone fireplace surround that rises to meet a dramatic hand-painted Porter Teleo wall covering — a floor-to-ceiling statement that blurs the line between architecture and art. A fringed wall sconce flanks the hearth, adding warmth and texture against the dark backdrop, while a pair of custom daybed swings offer a front-row view of the surrounding forest. This is mountain modern at its most refined: moody, intentional, and completely livable.

 
 
 
 

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Even the smallest spaces get the full Pulp treatment. In this powder bath, a swirling, malachite-inspired wallcovering wraps the room in drama, while a sleek floating vanity in deep espresso with bold brass hardware commands attention. A sculptural sconce and a framed piece of art bring an unexpected gallery-cool energy — proof that a powder room can be one of the most unforgettable spaces in the house.

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Even the smallest spaces get the full Pulp treatment. In this powder bath, a swirling, malachite-inspired wallcovering wraps the room in drama, while a sleek floating vanity in deep espresso with bold brass hardware commands attention. A sculptural sconce and a framed piece of art bring an unexpected gallery-cool energy — proof that a powder room can be one of the most unforgettable spaces in the house.

 
 

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Art doesn’t always hang at eye level — sometimes it climbs. A six-panel sculptural work in deep charcoal commands the staircase landing, its textural relief pattern echoing the organic forms just outside the windows. Suspended glass globe pendants drift through the stairwell like bubbles, turning a purely transitional space into one of the home’s most captivating moments. But perhaps the best surprise is where the staircase leads — all the way up to a third-floor perch designed exclusively for the kids, complete with a bunk room and playroom that give the youngest family members their own world to escape to. In a Pulp-designed home, even the journey between floors tells a story.

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Art doesn’t always hang at eye level — sometimes it climbs. A six-panel sculptural work in deep charcoal commands the staircase landing, its textural relief pattern echoing the organic forms just outside the windows. Suspended glass globe pendants drift through the stairwell like bubbles, turning a purely transitional space into one of the home’s most captivating moments. But perhaps the best surprise is where the staircase leads — all the way up to a third-floor perch designed exclusively for the kids, complete with a bunk room and playroom that give the youngest family members their own world to escape to. In a Pulp-designed home, even the journey between floors tells a story.

 
 
 
 

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The primary bath strikes a balance between organic warmth and refined luxury. A crackle-tile wall treatment frames arched mirrors with a hand-crafted quality, while warm wood cabinetry and a crisp marble countertop ground the space in natural materials. Brass fixtures and a sculptural pendant add quiet glamour, and with towering windows overlooking the tree canopy, getting ready here feels more like a spa retreat than a daily routine.

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The primary bath strikes a balance between organic warmth and refined luxury. A crackle-tile wall treatment frames arched mirrors with a hand-crafted quality, while warm wood cabinetry and a crisp marble countertop ground the space in natural materials. Brass fixtures and a sculptural pendant add quiet glamour, and with towering windows overlooking the tree canopy, getting ready here feels more like a spa retreat than a daily routine.