Pulp Design Studios | ICON | Issue 7

ICON
PULP DESIGN STUDIOS
Awkward
SPACES
Pulp’s inventive design
solutions to the rescue!
microrenovation
A new service to transform
and personalize your home.
Rooms
with a
view
New perspective
on luxe small
space living
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CONTENTS
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TREND
WATCH
IN this
ISSUE
ON THE COVER
Photo by Stephen Karlisch
FOUNDERS’ LETTER 6
FOUNDERS’ FIVE 8
TREND WATCH 10
ROOMS WITH A VIEW 12
THOSE AWKWARD SPACES 30
CURVES AHEAD 34
MICRO-RENOVATION 36
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ROOMS WITH
A VIEW
Blending two design
styles made this
Seattle-area house
the perfect home
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DEFINING
A MICRO-RENOVATION
PATTERN PLAY 42
WELLNESS @ HOME 46
THE PERFECT SHELFIE 48
THE GREAT OUTDOORS 52
TAKING FLIGHT 56
HOW DO YOU PULP ? 58
ASK PULP ANYTHING 59
BEHIND THE SCENES 60
A DIRTY TWIST 62
CLASSICS WITH A TWIST
PLAYLIST 63
THE LAST WORD 64
EXTERIORS

OUNDERS’ LETTER
FOR S. HARRIS
CONTRACT and
RESIDENTIAL FABRICS
We’re beginning to see some signs that a return to
“normal” might be just around the corner. But even if
everything does readjust back to something close to
what life was like before March 2020, our houses and
our lifestyles will be forever changed by the year of Covid and our
lockdowns at home.
That’s why we’re focused on new perspectives and ideas in this
issue of ICON. It’s a different way of looking at interior design, like
embracing new technologies and unique ideas to make our homes
work for us and what we need now.
From a small space perched high above a cityscape to new ideas for
those awkward spaces in your house, the Pulp team is showcasing
its expertise for unique and stylish solutions.
We’ve even developed a new design service called a micro-renovation
that helps us respond quickly to our clients’ needs. You can
learn more about how it works further in the issue.
And because we’re looking forward to summer (so much!), we’re
also focusing on wellness, outdoor rooms, and fantastic finds that
we’re buying to get us ready to re-emerge from our homes!
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BETH DOTOLO AND CAROLINA GENTRY
PULP DESIGN STUDIOS
Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606

FOUNDERS’ FINDS
Pulp Design Studios’ co-founders select 10 of the things they most need for breaking out of lockdowns!
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CAROLINA’S PICKS
post-covid
READY!
1I love my stylish Peloton
weights, and the entire
Peloton brand for that
matter. My bike and the
strength workouts are
getting me post-COVID
ready!
I’m can’t wait to visit
friends and family,
and this light throw
from Jonathan Adler
is the perfect hostess
gift! Love the fun
embroidery detail.
sandal
WEATHER
BETH’S PICKS
I pre-ordered the
sneakers from this chic
collab Khaite x Adidas and
I can’t wait to sport them!
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7I’m ready for a pedicure
and sandal time! These
fabulously strappy shoes
from Tod’s will show off
my new nail color.
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I love this clean
mascara from Goop
for that no-makeup
makeup look.
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Left on Friday - my
favorite high-waisted
bathing suit! The only
bikini I will wear after
being indoors for a year.
I love this woven
leather bag for an
airplane carry-on.
I cannot wait to travel
in style again!
I’m still a tiny bit stressed about reentering
the world, but my favorite oil burner from
Aesop will keep things chill. It’s stylish,
rather than over powering.
Love the simplicity of this
multifunctional container
from Nude. It’s perfect
for a coffee table, vanity,
or nightstand.
Love this hair oil
from Oribe for my
curls and it’s great
for that summer
hair care! Gotta
keep my hair fresh
as I head back out
in public!
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TREND WATCH
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Art for a modern age
is full of pattern and
promise, with designs
that are both complex and
comforting. We’re seeing
those artistic themes
in fabrics, lighting, and
accessories, allowing us
to create artful moments
in interior design.
1.ANCIENT INSPIRATION.
Mighty Jungle is The Vale London’s
modern take on Mesoamerican
cave paintings, with influences
from Cubism and folk art traditions.
2. CLEARLY COLORFUL.
Art-driven lighting from Gabriel
Scott Lighting comes in colorful
glass designs, with samples shown
in these smoky spheres.
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3. COMPLEX HUES.
Dusty mauves and pinks aren’t
going anywhere, but they have
taken a complex turn, like in this
lovely mohair from Kerry Joyce.
4. TEXTURAL GEOMETRICS.
Carvings in geometric shapes
highlight a textural art movement.
It’s both tactile and appealing to the
eye, like in this vintage box.
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5. TAKING A NEW DIRECTION.
Diagonal patterns are entering the
spotlight, like this architectural design by
India Mahdavi for Pierre Frey. We love the
movement and new slant for these stripes.
6. MODERN PLAIDS. A traditional
pattern offers a painterly twist that makes
it both modern and comforting. Marcel
Boussac designed this look in dreamy
wool, mohair, and alpaca.
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7. FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE.
These figures are rough and symbolic
rather than realistic, and they continue
the textural story we’re seeing. We love
this raw bust by artist Kevin McLean.
8. THE WARMTH OF SPRING.
It’s a sign of the times that we crave
comfort and calm, so spring colors are
definitely in our future, like this quietly
warm fabric from S. Harris.
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9. TONE + TEXTURE.
Layers of neutrals and textures define
a tweed-inspired pattern on the Navigli
Fabric, part of our collection for S. Harris.
10. ART-DRIVEN WALLS.
Why hang art on your walls when the walls
themselves can be the art? New wallpaper
designs, like this one from Porter Teleo,
give a gallery look to interiors.
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Rooms with a
VIEW
Pulp Design Studios Creates a High-Rise
Parisian Pied-à-Terre on the Pacific Coast
Home is where the heart is, and when these Pulp clients had to
leave their Seattle hometown for their careers, they knew they
still needed a small place in their favorite city to come back
to. So they purchased a high-rise penthouse, with views of the
Puget Sound, downtown Seattle, and the Seattle Art Museum.
And while the views were spectacular, the interiors were dated and
didn’t fit our clients’ personalities at all. For their pied-à-terre, they
wanted the look of a chic Parisian getaway, but on the Pacific Coast.
Although it is a secondary home, the Pulp team wanted it to feel special
and bring a jewelbox quality to it.
The clients love to entertain, so we created a guest-friendly study that
can accommodate the homeowners’ love of reading but would also host
friends and family when necessary. We also took advantage of every inch
of space in order to bring larger-than-life luxury to small-space living.
Pulp customized furnishings, fabrics, and wallcoverings to ensure that
the interiors would be just as stunning as the exterior views.
Pacifc Pied-a-Terre
Interior Design: PULP DESIGN STUDIOS
Photographer: JOHN GRANEN
Location: SEATTLE, WA
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A chic wallcovering by
Kravet pays a chic homage
to the Pacific Coast location.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
“There are artful moments throughout the project,
giving the penthouse the feeling
of a Parisian gallery.
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Beth Dotolo
PULP’S OWN EXCLUSIVE STARBURST
Hardware makes a bright statement
against cherry red cabinetry that offers
extra storage, critical to small-space living.
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A bright red pocket door slides back to reveal the chic primary
bedroom (see page 22 for more). Chairs by Vanguard, chandelier
by Visual Comfort, and table is by Highland House.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
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Each room
OPPOSITE
flows into
PAGE:
the next, creating
the illusion
The
of
Vanguard
a much larger
coffee
space.
tables blend perfectly in the rustic modern setting of the great room, while the
Bernhardt sectional and CR Laine swivel chairs soften the mood.
In the living room, sofa by Highland House, coffee
table by Made Goods, and chair by Century.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
“The most successful small spaces have
moments that surprise and delight both our
clients and their guests!
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Carolina V. Gentry
The study, located beyond the living room and kitchen, plays double duty. It houses the clients’ books as a library by day and
it transforms into a guest room as needed at night. Sleeper sofa by American Leather, ottomans by Highland House, chair in
the foreground by Century Furniture. Pillow on the chair covered in the Echion fabric from Pulp’s collection for S. Harris.
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The kitchen is sleek and chic, with
organic influences from the Pacific
Northwest setting. The malachite
wallpaper in the entry beyond the
kitchen is by Osborne & Little.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
Thr primary bedroom is revealed behind a bright red pocket door in the
dining room. It’s a chic jewelbox of a room, but with a lot of function, too.
Bed from Bernhardt, nightstands from Vanguard, lamps by Mr. Brown,
Chinese dragon fabric on pillows by Schumacher.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
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The desk in the primary bedroom allows this to be a live/
work space that takes advantage of every square inch in the
penthouse. Chair by Century, lamp by Visual Comfort.
Opposite page: Mirror by Highland House, console table by Mr.
Brown, stool by Oly Studio.
“We added a lot of
functional elements to
the principal bedroom,
making the most of a
smaller footprint.
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW
FROM THE BEGINNING...
Thanks to our client’s love of Seattle, art, and entertaining, we knew exactly where to start with this
gorgeous project. As you can see in the photos above, the design scheme immediately started with the
Pacific Northwest location, including inspirations from the coastline and the mountains. But we also
wanted to stick to our signature style of unique and chic looks. Since this is a pied-à-terre, we wanted to
add a jewelbox quality to it as well, with high-design and art-forward style. And, like the iconic Louboutin
look, we highlighted a pocket door that leads to the principal bedroom with a bright red lacquer.
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Opposite page: In the guest bath, the wallcovering from
Schumacher offers a moody homage to the Seattle skyline.
Mirror by Arteriors.
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FURNISHINGS
& ART CURATION
DESIGNED
Just for
You
The Pulp team designs spaces
that are stylish workhorses for
our client’s everyday life. Expertly
customized & curated furnishings,
art, and accessories that are interesting
and unexpected, designed for
each unique client, is a Pulp specialty.
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Visit pulpdesignstudios.com to tell us
about your project!
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
FOR YOUR INTERIORS
KEVINDOTOLOCREATIVE.COM/SHOP
KEVIN DOTOLO
PHOTOGRAPHY
Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606
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NEW IDEAS
NEW IDEAS for those
AWKWARD
SPACES
Even in a new build project, you can sometimes have “leftover” space – that area under the stairs, the other
side of a closet, a weird passthrough. And in older homes, there are all sorts of niches and awkward spaces
that you just don’t know how to reconfigure. That’s where the Pulp design team comes to the rescue – we
love creating inventive design solutions to provide both function and fabulous looks!
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A ROOM WITH NO PURPOSE
Even our co-founder Beth Dotolo had an awkward space in her home’s basement.
This small room didn’t have a purpose, and it was too small for a guest room or family
area. So she turned it into her home office and personal sanctuary! It’s still a work in
progress, but we love the moody vibe she has going in this seating nook. We also are
obsessed by the art from her photographer husband Kevin Dotolo!
THAT WEIRD NICHE
Sometimes there are strange niches in a house
that made sense at one point, but are just weird
problems now. We love the old telephone
nooks, the areas that once held art or even
an ironing board, and other fun architectural
head-scratchers. And some just don’t make any
sense. In this Texas home, we filled a useless
niche in a hallway to the dining and living room
with a functional custom bar. It has a builtin
Thermador pull-out refrigerator, freezer
drawers, and a Sub-Zero wine fridge. Our clients
are thrilled with how this space functions now,
and it definitely looks purpose-built.
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NEW IDEAS
THE UNUSED ATTIC
So many homes have bonus space or attic space that just isn’t
being used. With lots of angles in a roof line, people often
throw their hands up rather than try to tackle that space. In
the new build project above, the home’s upstairs attic area
was originally planned to be unused space. But the Pulp team
developed the idea for a media room with a built-in bar. Now
it’s one of the family’s favorite spaces! We took advantage of
all the odd angles, instead of being limited by them.
THAT SPACE UNDER THE STAIRS
Usually, the space under the stairs becomes a small
closet or storage area with a weird little door. The Pulp
team likes to maximize space and make it as functional as
possible, so we designed a chic pass-through in the home
below. Now a hidden door leads to a wine cellar. It looks
amazing and works perfectly for our clients!
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product FOCUS
CURVES ARE AHEAD - BUT THESE AREN’T DANGEROUS,
THEY ARE JUST DANGEROUSLY GORGEOUS
During times of stress, we tend to look for comfort. Psychologically, seeing soft curves rather than sharp
corners and lines helps reduce stress and calm our fears. So it’s no wonder that we’re seeing more arched
shapes and rounded corners in the home. Here are some of our favorite looks that take a new direction!
PULP FOR S.HARRIS SAHARA FABRIC
Waves of blue and green offer images of
sweeping sand on our own Sahara pattern,
part of our fabric collection with S.Harris.
BERNHARDT AMARA SOFA
Curved sofas are all the rage, and we love the
Amara design with its shaped back that swoops
down into softly drawn arms.
AMBELLA HOME BOOMARANG SOFA
In a room of straight lines and corners, we added this gorgeously curved sofa
from Bernhardt to soften the look. It offers the perfect chic counterpoint.
ROMAN PLYUS NAUTILUS CHAIR
Bent metal and wood frame swooping
curves on a unique chair design.
FOUR HANDS DINING ROOM
The Pace dining chairs feature soft curved backs in
burnished oaks. And plaster is molded into circular
shapes in the Grano dining table.
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microrenovation
How Pulp’s Unique Service Offers Big Design with Small Change
after
MICRO-RENOVATION
The Pulp team’s work ranges from new construction to down-to-the-studs renovations. But we also love to do
micro-renovations! What’s that, you ask? Those are smart home refreshes and furnishings packages that offer a
nip-and-tuck approach to updating a home. In a micro-renovation, we work with fantastic contractors and trades
to make small improvements that pay off big time! You can get a whole home update that suits your personailty
without tearing down walls. Let’s take a look at how we do micro-renovations.
NIP AND TUCK
after
THE POWER OF PAINT
This home office received a major transformation with paint.
We covered the room in a bright white, added new furniture
and textiles, and curated an art package that our clients loved.
And look at how incredible the reworked room is above!
The clients who own the home pictured above had purchased this beautiful house in a
sought-after Dallas neighborhood. It had great bones and well-appointed hard finishes,
but it didn’t reflect their personal style. Rather than a major renovation, the house just
needed a simple lift with paint, lighting, and a furnishings package. This micro-renovation
gave our clients a home that is now a complete reflection of their personality and style!
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MICRO-RENOVATION
SMALL CHANGES, BIG IMPACT
Right off the foyer, the living room entry is framed with
fabulous glass panes, allowing a lot of light into this room. But
it was a long room that needed updating and personality. We
gave the fireplace a facelift and added two seating areas to give
this family a lot of entertaining spaces for family and friends.
The result is a much more defined and inviting space.
TRANSFORMING TILE
In another Dallas home for a family of 5, our team planned
minor renovation projects and a furnishings package that
would transform this home on a very tight deadline. Small
improvements that don’t involve structural changes can
still completely transform a space. Just look at what a bit
of tile did for the room below!
after
after
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MICRO-RENOVATION
after
after
FURNISHINGS PACKAGE
WALLPAPER REWORK
Wallpaper also makes a huge difference in transforming a room. Below, we
used a painterly design to showcase the creativity of our clients. Pulp also
brought in unique furnishings to tell the edgy and modern style story that fit
the clients. The result is a fashion forward and playful modern residence that
the homeowners are proud to call home.
In the Seattle home above, Pulp created a warm furnishings
package to complement the contemporary architecture and
finishes. The result highlights the best of the architecture and
design, but also adds much-needed softness and balance.
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CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR MICRO-RENOVATION
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7 tips for
PATTERN PLAY
The Pulp team are experts at using multiple patterns in a room, but it can be tricky!
Here are our top ideas for making that magic mix in your home.
2Mix the Scale
Select different scales of
patterns for the best mix. You
can see that the wallpaper in
the bedroom Pulp designed is
the largest-scale pattern in the
room. Then the rug and large
pillow are a mid-sized scale,
and finally the smaller pillow
has a tiny dot pattern. There
should be a transition between
teh sizes of the patterns.
PULP
tips
1Choose just a few
Using 3 to 4 patterns creates the perfect balanced mix. If you use more than that,
you can create visual confusion, especially in a small space. In the room we designed
below, there are four patterns: the wallpaper, the throw, the pillows, and in the rug.
3Switch up your Style
If you have a very traditional
pattern, like the rug in this
study, try a modern pattern
for balance. The wallpaper is
the focal point here, of course,
and its contemporary design is
a great complement to the rug.
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PATTERN PLAY
PULP
tips
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4Make a color connection
To keep a room from being too visually chaotic,
try using color as a throughline to tie everything
together. You can monochromatic, like
we did in the bedroom we designed above, or
use just one or two complementary colors.
Remember Texture
Texture can also create pattern, like in tile or fabrics. So
keep the scale and color of those patterns in mind, too!
5Blend simple and complex
The mix is the key to success, and at Pulp we like to
combine simple patterns with more complicated motifs.
In this dining room, the rug has an intricate pattern, as
does the wallpaper. But the two chairs have much more
simple designs. That gives your eye a place to rest.
7Less is more
The most important rule is to
keep things balanced. Animal
prints are fantastic, but you
usually only want one per
room. The subtly patterned
wallpaper in this room lets
the faux zebra draw your eye.
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WELLNESS
@HOME
NEW PRODUCTS OFFER A FRESH TAKE ON WELLBEING AT HOME
Air and water are not only elemental, they’re essential to our wellbeing. In-home saunas are
gaining popularity for their ability to detoxify, increase circulation, and to boost immunity.
Using water rather than dry heat, a steam shower reduces stress, boosts skin health,
and loosens stiff joints. And if you want to ensure the air you breathe at home,
new and innovative air purifiers break down pollutants at a molecular level,
including VOCs, bacteria, mold, viruses, and allergens.
FOR S. HARRIS
NEW BUILD
DESIGN
MOLEKULE AIR PRO
LUGANO DYNAMIC SAUNA
YOUR
Forever
HOME
MR. STEAM
Pulp team partners with amazing
architthects and builders to create
beautiful interiors that define your
personal style and support your
lifestyle. Pulp expertly designs
new construction homes that
are innovative, wow-worthy, and
perfectly suited to our clients.
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Visit pulpdesignstudios.com to tell us
about your project!
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Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606

HOW TO GET
the perfect
SHELFIE
The most fabulously styled shelves look effortless, but they do take some finesse.
Here are the must-have items for the perfect Pulp shelfie!
SHAPE UP
Use shapes that balance and fill
the spaces. Taller items can be
placed next to a horizontal stack;
rounder shapes should be near
linear pieces. You want to create
a sense of harmony and an overall
symmetry on the shelves.
PULP
tips
BACK IT UP
Remember that the back of the
shelves give you a great opportunity
to show some personality. Use
wallpaper or a fabulous paint color
to create a fabulous backdrop for
your books and art.
BETTER HAVE BOOKS
Yes, this one seems obvious, but you should have books on your shelves. You don’t have to pack every
surface, but put in a few here and there. They not only add interest, but they can also let people know
a bit more about you and what you love. So select books that definitely give clues into who you are.
And choose hardcovers , they won’t look as messy as paperbacks do.
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PULP
tips
THE SHELFIE
REMEMBER WHITE SPACE
Don’t crowd as much as you can onto every
shelf. That creates a confused and cluttered
look. Open things up with some white space or
air between objects and stacks. It looks more
purposeful and planned.
ADD TEXTURE
A spiky paperweight, a spiral shell, or a woven
basket all add needed texture. It’s important to
have visual interest and the contrast between
smooth and rough forms.
LAYER THE LOOK
It takes some trial and error, but layer in each of your items. Create stacks, place smaller
pieces in front of larger items, mix art with books. Then step back to see how all of the shelves
look as a whole unit. Layering gives you the most visual interest and balance.
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GREAT OUTDOORS
the
great
OUTDOORS
It’s spring and we’re ready to return to living outdoors! No matter what style you love, you can find
incredible furniture designs to create your personal outdoor oasis. Here are some of our faves!
Lounging never looked lovlier! The modular
seating from B&B ITALIA’s Ribes collection gives
you a lot of options for your outdoor room.
With the gorgeous Havana
collection from SUMMER
CLASSICS, you’ll feel the
tropical breezes, even if your
patio happens to be far from
the ocean. The open-weave
caning is inspired by designs
from the 1950s.
We designed this outdoor deck in Seattle with plenty of seating from FOUR HANDS. We love the linear look, with plenty of built-in comfort.
Teak is a great material for ourdoor
living, and this collection from
GLOSTER showcases a laid-back
look inspired by mid-century
modern design.
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GREAT OUTDOORS
The Senja collection from JANUS
ET CIE is a cloudlike look supported
by teak and metal frames.
The top on the Sanibel table from BERNHARDT is made with on-trend terrazzo, which we love!
And it makes a perfect pairing with the Sarasota chair in woven wicker.
Tips for Outdoor Spaces
Take a Seat
Be sure you have plenty of seating, for both
lounging and for dining. Buy the best cushions you
can. They’ll make the seats super-comfy and they’ll
last longer. The important thing is to ensure you and
your guests will want to hang out for hours in your
outdoor spaces.
Eat, Drink, and ...
An outdoor dining area is fabulous for
cookouts and entertaining. Especially when
we’re all still trying to keep the pandemic
at bay. Consider a long table with plenty
of chairs, a tall bistro set with stools, or a
round table for just a few guests.
PULP
tips
Table It
Speaking of tables, you need plenty of them around
your seating, just like you do indoors. Everyone will
appreciate a place to set their drink, a book, or a snack
plate. And it’s also a great place for plants, candles, and
other accessories. So offer lots of surfaces for your
family and guests.
Light It Up
Extend the life of your outdoor spaces with
festive string lights, outdoor lamps, candles,
and more. You want to create a gorgeously
cozy space so your guests and family will stick
around even after sundown. And don’t forget
outdoor speakers for great tunes!
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We could spend all day on the Oscar daybed from BROWN JORDAN. Designed by Ann Marie Vering, the rope-on-metal
design was inspired by the 1940s designs in the company’s archives.
Indoor to Outdoor
Let your indoor decor inspire the style of your outdoor spaces, especially if they connect through a door or
sliding glass. There are so many styles of outdoor furniture now that you’ll be able to find the perfect look.
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project
in FOCUS
Creative Design Takes Flight
The most successful projects are when clients really let us design for them and have
unrestrained creative fun. That’s what it should be! In our modern Lake Washington project, our
clients were drawn to Pulp Design Studios because they (like us!) are not afraid of color, pattern,
or taking a risk. We showcased this project before in ICON, but there was one design element
that came in after the full installation that helped this interior really soar.
With the room divider fully
extended, it becomes an
incredible work of art on its
own and the perfect backdrop
for the room’s design.
This gorgeous house has a great flow with rooms opening
onto each other. Beyond the living room, as you can see
here, is a fabulous art studio that can be transformed into
a guest space. But sometimes, especially with guests, the
room needs a bit more privacy. So there is a hidden room
divider behind that wall you see to the right.
You can see another view here, including just a few pieces
of our client’s incredible collection of art. But the Pulp team
knew that we didn’t want to just see a blank white expanse
when the door was pulled across and the rooms were
divided. And we found our inspiration in our clients’ art.
We worked with Phillip Jeffries, an
incredible wallcovering company, to
help us take “Flight” with a stunning
custom art concept. You can see the
strike off here – it’s a sample that
allows us to carefully check the color
and pattern to be sure it’s exactly
what we envisioned for the project.
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A perfect mix of complementary colors
highlights the beautiful blue in Old
Cairo’s Lagoon colorway, shown in a
space by REAL DESIGN PROS.
QASK
PULP
ANYTHING!
“What is the easiest way to mix wood
finishes in a room? I have a modern rustic
home and I want to have a good balance
between all of the wood in the room.”
David Wray
HOW do
YOU PULP?
TINA RAMCHANDANI designed beautiful
drapery from Old Cairo, which perfectly
complements the dark shelves in the study
she designed.
What’s one of the most popular fabrics in our Pulp
Design Studios collection for S. Harris? As you can
see in this collection of photos, designers love our Old
Cairo pattern in the Lagoon colorway!
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TRACEY CHAGNON used a
practical vinyl on the front of this
dining bench, showcasing Old Cairo
on the back for a punch of color.
ISABEL SCHULTZ DESIGN used
Old Cairo to highlight the turqouise
swivel chair in the bright and
cheerful living space..
We love to see how our fabrics, hardware, Kismet
Collection, and luxury candles inspire your projects
and homes! Want to see them in ICON? Tag us on
Instagram with @pulpdesigns to be featured.
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO ICON@PULPDESIGNSTUDIOS.COM
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Mixing wood finishes can be tough! In one of our projects, we went through over 15 samples before we
found the perfect look for the room. The key is to remember that wood finishes have undertones just
like paint colors do. You want to find a color in your finishes that will tie them all together. As you can
see in the glass house below that we designed near Seattle, we had to work with the ceiling, the floor,
the table, the chairs, and the cabinetry in the kitchen. That’s a lot of wood tones! But if you look at the
space as a whole, you definitely can see that the undertones are all working together perfectly. Our
best advice is to experiment with your finishes in the room with all the samples together at one time.

BEHIND the SCENES
An Inside Look at How Pulp Works
There is nothing we love more than creating design presentations for our clients. Here are some inside looks
at schemes and ideas we’ve put together for upcoming projects. Stay tuned for the finished rooms!
@PulpDesigns
See more insider photos on Instagram!
STARBURST
HARDWARE
AVAILABLE IN
FOUR FINISHES
Bringing the heat for a color-loving client Soft blues and gorgeous art in the mix @carolinavgentry takes it to the wall
@bethdotolo lays it all out for a new client
Wall covering install in the works
Custom wallpaper strike off - this one will be
a big hit!
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Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606

STIR it UP
Martini with a Subtle, yet Dirty Twist
This take on a classic dirty martini
with a Pulp twist adds an that extra
touch to the taste buds. Bright and
briney is how we like it.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. gin
.5 oz. dry vermouth
.5 oz. olive brine
1 twist of lemon
1 olives
ice
EQUIPMENT
Nick and Nora glass
mixing glass
bar spoon
A DIRTY TWIST
INSTRUCTIONS
Add gin, vermouth, and olive brine
to mixing glass. Fill mixing glass 3/4
full with ice and stir with bar spoon
for 20 seconds. Use hawthorne
strainer and and fill glass. Squeeze
lemon rine over glass and rim the
edge with peel. Garnish bamboo
pick with lemon twist and olive.
Serve up, relax and CHEERS!
The Stir
Mix-up?
Stirring a martini adds the
proper dilution and perfect
clarity. Shaking adds texture
an aeration changing the
feel and balance
of the drink
CLASSICS WITH A TWIST
PLAYLIST
DALLAS
Satisfaction, Otis Redding
Skinny Love, Birdy
Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Weezer
SEATTLE
Such Great Heights, Iron & Wine
Creep, Arlo Parks
Stand by Me, John Lennon
LOS ANGELES
Addicted to Love, Florence + The Machine
Let My Love Open the Door, Rouge Wave
Crazy in Love, Daniela Andrade
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Find more Pulp Design Studios
playlists on Spotify! Shout out to our
resident DJ @TheSextonReview
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THE
LAST
WORD!
Hey, Beth &
Carolina:
Which artists
do you turn
to for a new
perspective?
WILLIAM MCLURE
“Beth and I both love modern art.
William McLure’s paintings and
drawings really speak to me. I love the
lines and swirls he creates. We were
lucky to commission his largest-ever
canvas for a client!” — Carolina
AMY OPSAL
“Of course I’m always inspired by my
husband’s work (photographer Kevin
Dotolo). But I love Amy Opsal’s art so
much. It’s thoughtful, balanced and
has a calming quality. I own a couple
of her pieces myself!” — Beth
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NEW MICRO-
RENOVATIONS
MAKE YOUR
HOME SUIT
You
Pulp’s micro-renovation service
gives your home a personalized
transformation in less time than
a full-renovation through Pulp’s
strategic nip-and-tuck approach
to smartly renovating a home.
Visit pulpdesignstudios.com to tell us
about your project!
Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606