Pulp Design Studios | ICON | Issue 8
This issue of ICON is all about welcoming others into your home. Read about ways to share who you are by sharing your home, layer your home with personal art, designing with intent, creating a welcoming guest experience, and a few exciting developments for Pulp.
This issue of ICON is all about welcoming others into your home. Read about ways to share who you are by sharing your home, layer your home with personal art, designing with intent, creating a welcoming guest experience, and a few exciting developments for Pulp.
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<strong>ICON</strong><br />
PULP DESIGN STUDIOS<br />
The<br />
WISE<br />
The &<br />
WICKED<br />
A reveal of our<br />
Kips Bay Dallas<br />
Show House Space!<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ing<br />
with INTENT<br />
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news!<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
10<br />
TREND<br />
WATCH<br />
IN this<br />
ISSUE<br />
FOUNDERS’ LETTER 6<br />
FOUNDERS’ FINDS 8<br />
TREND WATCH 10<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
Photo by Cody Ulrich<br />
WISE & WICKED 12<br />
12<br />
KIPS BAY<br />
Get an exclusive<br />
walkthrough of our<br />
Wise & Wicked space<br />
at the Kips Bay Dallas<br />
Show House<br />
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capturing<br />
the perfect shot<br />
NEW: PULP PROPERTIES 18<br />
SETTING THE TABLE 20<br />
FIREPLACE DESIGNS 24<br />
LINEAR LIGHTING 26<br />
DESIGNING WITH INTENT 28<br />
LAYERING ART 34<br />
COZY COLORS 38<br />
WELCOMING GUEST BATH 40<br />
CAPTURING THE SHOT 44<br />
WALLPAPER REVIEW 48<br />
HOW DO YOU PULP ? 50<br />
ASK PULP ANYTHING 51<br />
BEHIND THE SCENES 52<br />
PULP PLAYLIST 53<br />
THE LAST WORD 54<br />
SHAKE IT UP 55<br />
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
FOR YOUR INTERIORS<br />
KEVINDOTOLOCREATIVE.COM/SHOP<br />
KEVIN DOTOLO<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY
OUNDERS’ LETTER<br />
FOR S. HARRIS<br />
CONTRACT and<br />
RESIDENTIAL FABRICS<br />
We’ve had a very busy summer at <strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong>,<br />
with lots of projects, big announcements, a new<br />
division, and a wickedly fun showhouse. It’s been a<br />
whirlwind, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.<br />
In this issue of <strong>ICON</strong>, we’re revealing our new <strong>Pulp</strong> Properties -<br />
a division that will focus on commercial real estate and unique<br />
shoppable vacation homes. Read on to learn more about our first<br />
two properties in Dallas and in Palm Springs. We’re thrilled to<br />
embark on this exciting new venture!<br />
We’re also giving you a sneak peek of the loft we designed for the<br />
amazing Kips Bay Dallas Show House, titled “The Wise & The<br />
Wicked”, with a glimpse into the inspiration for our design. Stay<br />
tuned for an in-depth look at the finished designs in the Kips Bay<br />
Special <strong>ICON</strong> edition coming soon.<br />
And, of course, this edition of <strong>ICON</strong> also includes our latest<br />
residential projects, unique design ideas, the trends we’re seeing<br />
on the horizon, playlists, cocktails, and our own personal shopping<br />
lists for fall.<br />
We hope you enjoy this issue of <strong>ICON</strong> and we look forward to<br />
continuing our <strong>Pulp</strong> adventures with you!<br />
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BETH DOTOLO AND CAROLINA GENTRY<br />
PULP DESIGN STUDIOS<br />
Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606
FOUNDERS’ FINDS<br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong>’ co-founders select 10 of the things they most need for those cool fall days!<br />
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The Hermès<br />
Avalon throw<br />
blanket in wool<br />
and cashmere<br />
is a perfectly<br />
chic antidote<br />
for cooler fall<br />
weather.<br />
CAROLINA’S PICKS<br />
drink<br />
COOLER!<br />
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The Rift Cut White Oak Ice<br />
Bucket by Cliff Spencer makes<br />
a cool statement - in more<br />
ways than one!<br />
cold-weather<br />
REMEDY!<br />
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BETH’S PICKS<br />
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The Creator Ritual Kit by<br />
Brooke Skinner helps me<br />
get into a super-creative<br />
frame of mind!<br />
I’m obsessed with<br />
Anissa Kermiche’s<br />
sculptural vases, like<br />
Love Handles that<br />
playfully showcases an<br />
ample derrière.<br />
2These solid brass oil decanters by Gentner <strong>Design</strong><br />
are perfectly tarnished into gorgeous fall colors.<br />
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For a round of<br />
wickedly fun games,<br />
I love the Snake Lacquer<br />
Card Set by Jonathan Adler.<br />
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The Black Pearls scented candle from<br />
Baobab Collection is a luxe take on<br />
fall’s famous crisp fragrance.<br />
Alexandra von Furstenberg’s Ruby<br />
Candy Dish is an ultra-luxe way to<br />
offer sweets to your guests.<br />
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Face it, the Marseilles<br />
Cocktail Napkins from<br />
Jonathan Adler are a witty<br />
addition to any fall occasion!<br />
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The handblown glass<br />
Domenica Decanter<br />
from CB2 showcases a<br />
deeply dramatic palette<br />
in a tiny 20 oz package.<br />
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TREND WATCH<br />
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The <strong>Pulp</strong> duo aims to set<br />
trends, rather than to<br />
follow them. Our Wise<br />
& Wicked space at the<br />
Kips Bay Dallas showhouse<br />
gave us the chance<br />
to highlight the daring<br />
and distinctive looks we<br />
love. See the showhouse<br />
space on page 12.<br />
1.ANIMAL MAGNETISM.<br />
Leopardo, from <strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong>’<br />
fabric collection for S.Harris, mixes an<br />
ikat look with animal print for a new<br />
take on a traditional pattern.<br />
2. PRIMITIVE PERFECTION.<br />
Porter Teleo’s Tectonic pattern offers<br />
a bold design of raw shapes in bronze<br />
and sand. It’s the perfect mix of<br />
rustic and refined.<br />
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3. DANGEROUS CURVES.<br />
Sexy, chic, and full of drama, the<br />
curvy Turner sofa from Arteriors<br />
is the perfect vibe for a Wise &<br />
Wicked woman.<br />
4. SSSTUNNING SNAKES.<br />
Fromental’s Les Boas design<br />
was customized for the walls in<br />
our wickedly fabulous lounge,<br />
highlighting an adventurous theme.<br />
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5. COMPELLING CRYSTALS.<br />
Natural quartz crystals and beautiful<br />
brass make the Halcyon Sconce from<br />
Visual Comfort a compellingly chic<br />
light fixture.<br />
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6. HIDE AND SLEEK. There is a hidden<br />
entry in our Wise & Wicked space,<br />
featuring the Origami wallcovering from<br />
Innovations. The pattern features handcut<br />
and geometric wood veneers.<br />
7. DRAMATIC DUO.<br />
Stunning bronze sculptures with a brown<br />
patina on granite bases feature the figure<br />
of a man and a woman, created by artist<br />
Tom Corbin.<br />
8. SCULPTURAL SEATING.<br />
Quirky and unexpected, the Cade Daybed<br />
from Global Views in brass and sumptuous<br />
leather makes a sculptural statement<br />
that’s daringly modern.<br />
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9. CONNECTIVE CORNERSTONE.<br />
A sinuous style connects light and<br />
dark stone in the Garde pattern from<br />
Ann Sacks’ Kelly Wearstler collection,<br />
and featured in our lounge bath.<br />
10. STARK CONTRAST.<br />
White veins blaze across a black<br />
background for a high-contrast<br />
look on the Blackbrook stone pattern<br />
from Cambria.<br />
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WISE & WICKED<br />
the<br />
WISE<br />
&<br />
the<br />
WICKED<br />
A Sneak Peek of <strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong>’<br />
Dramatic and Tantalizing Space for the Kips Bay Show House<br />
The design duo of <strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> created their Kips Bay Dallas<br />
Show House space for women just like them – strong, smart, and<br />
savvy. The rooms are an homage to a modern woman, a paradox<br />
who is both wise about her business and also wickedly amusing in<br />
her off time. She’s graceful and glam, playful and polished – and this loft<br />
space reflects that duality of personal style. We’re giving you an exclusive<br />
sneak peek of the space in <strong>ICON</strong>. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the<br />
finished designs and behind-the-scenes looks!<br />
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OFFICE<br />
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“We wanted to design a space<br />
for work and play, a suite of rooms<br />
that are perfect for a modern<br />
woman’s life, designed to surprise<br />
”<br />
Beth Dotolo<br />
and delight her.<br />
The cosmopolitan office area is a creative space<br />
where deals are made and contracts are signed. It’s refined but<br />
with a distinct personality, as defined by the asymmetricaldesk,fabulous art,<br />
and gorgeous upholstered stools and chaise. This is a woman in charge,<br />
who knows how to get things done. Behind the drapery to the right<br />
is a hidden office nook, perfect for break time or for creative inspiration.<br />
To the left, the custom cabinetry hides a passageway<br />
to the lounge and a chic bathroom.<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong>: PULP DESIGN STUDIOS<br />
Renderings: JANE GIANARELLI<br />
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WISE & WICKED<br />
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the<br />
OFFICE NOOK<br />
A hidden nook in the office, behind stunning drapery, offers a bold creative<br />
space with dramatic wallcovering and a unique handpainted mural.<br />
It’s the perfect space for creative contemplation or<br />
more intimate meetings with VIPs.<br />
“We wanted to showcase the many facets of a contemporary<br />
woman in this design. She may want a classic look for every day,<br />
but a dramatic style for evenings and special occasions!<br />
”<br />
Carolina V. Gentry<br />
the<br />
LOUNGE<br />
In the lounge – accessed through a hidden passage behind custom cabinetry –<br />
the mood is more dramatic, quirky, and unexpected. A sense of fun and fabulousness<br />
reveals itself in the evocative wallpaper, shapely sofa,<br />
and exquisitely unique chairs. This woman loves to entertain,<br />
and she isn’t afraid of more adventurous decor<br />
for her personal space.<br />
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WISE & WICKED<br />
STAY TUNED<br />
FOR THE<br />
KIPS BAY<br />
Special<br />
<strong>ICON</strong><br />
Edition<br />
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the<br />
BATHROOM<br />
Between the lounge and the office is a<br />
bold and beautiful bathroom, perfect for a woman in charge.<br />
Dramatic black tile and counters<br />
are balanced with brass fixtures and an<br />
organically neutral vanity.<br />
more about<br />
KIPS BAY<br />
Iconic showhouses have been held in<br />
New York, Palm Beach, and Dallas to<br />
raise funds for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls<br />
Club in New York. The Dallas home also<br />
raised funds for Dwell with Dignity, a<br />
favorite <strong>Pulp</strong> charity.
NEW IDEAS<br />
BIG NEWS!<br />
Announcing <strong>Pulp</strong> Properties<br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> is expanding into real estate development and experiential hospitality concepts!<br />
<strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> is once again forging<br />
a cutting-edge path with an expansion into<br />
real estate development and the experiential<br />
hospitality market.<br />
The newly formed <strong>Pulp</strong> Properties now<br />
includes a multi-unit commercial space in<br />
the Oak Cliff neighborhood in Dallas, and a<br />
stunning midcentury modern house in Palm<br />
Springs’ Racquet Club Estates. Both properties<br />
will offer a unique experience that flips the<br />
narrative on what commercial and hospitality<br />
design will be in the future. The spaces will<br />
also serve as incubators for our innovative and<br />
unique design concepts and products.<br />
The Palm Springs property is an iconic Meiselman house with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. It will serve as both a<br />
shoppable vacation rental and a hub for <strong>Pulp</strong>’s team to experiment with designs that reimagine how people live in and interact with<br />
their interior spaces. The estimated launch date for the rental is the beginning of 2022.<br />
This is a bigger vision for <strong>Pulp</strong>, giving us space<br />
to experiment with how people will want to<br />
work and vacation in the future. We’re always<br />
looking for ways to move beyond expected<br />
design ideas and this is a great way for us to<br />
allow others to experience our new approach<br />
for interiors and lifestyles.<br />
We love an adventure and to take unexpected<br />
detours in our business. We knew that we<br />
wanted to expand beyond residential design<br />
and to try something totally novel and original.<br />
There will definitely be more properties added<br />
to our portfolio in the future, so stay tuned!<br />
The Dallas commercial space in Oak Cliff will incorporate <strong>Pulp</strong>’s design office as well as a range of woman-owned businesses, including<br />
photographers, fashion designers, vintage retail, and an art studio/retail space for children and adults.<br />
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setting the<br />
TABLE<br />
SETTING THE TABLE<br />
We’re entering the entertaining season again and the <strong>Pulp</strong> team is looking forward<br />
(fingers crossed) to hosting family and friends again. Here, co-founder Beth Dotolo<br />
gives her favorite tips for setting a memorable table for those special events.<br />
Dream a Theme<br />
The theme doesn’t have to be overt,<br />
but having details that are repeated<br />
through the tabletop will help tie<br />
things together. Here that includes<br />
the gold snakes on the small silver<br />
bowls, the snakeskin patterned<br />
napkins, and the croc-embossed<br />
placemats.<br />
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Fresh Is Best<br />
Fresh flowers on the table add a bit of color and a lot of natural design. You can design a central arrangement or<br />
even small vases with tiny blooms. Whatever style you choose, just be sure you have a fresh selection.<br />
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SETTING THE TABLE<br />
Palette Cleanser<br />
When a room already has a lot of color and pattern in<br />
its decor, try a neutral palette for your tabletop. That<br />
allows for a much more sophisticated look that won’t<br />
fight for attention with the rest of the space.<br />
Talking Tapers<br />
Beth loves using tapers on a<br />
table to set a mood. The taller<br />
candles and holders allow guests<br />
to see each other across the table<br />
without a large obstructions,<br />
but they also cast a lovely glow<br />
on the scene.<br />
Lovely Linens<br />
The <strong>Pulp</strong> team will often create bespoke<br />
table linens for their events<br />
and photoshoots. It’s key to have<br />
linens that provide texture and<br />
personality to the table, like these<br />
fabulous animal-skin patterned<br />
placemats and napkins.<br />
Drink Up<br />
Beth loves to search out unique<br />
tableware, especially glasses.<br />
Look for unusual shapes and<br />
colors to add a different take<br />
on the usual stemware.<br />
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PRODUCT ROUNDUP<br />
product<br />
ROUNDUP<br />
It’s the time of year when fireplaces become the focal point of homes and decor.<br />
Here’s a round up of some of <strong>Pulp</strong>’s favorite hot looks.<br />
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In the <strong>Pulp</strong>-designed home above,<br />
a sleek and chic fireplace surround<br />
makes a modern and dimensional<br />
statement that's perfect for the<br />
home's architecture.<br />
The perfect frame for a<br />
glowing fire, cantilevered<br />
wood strikes the<br />
perfect balance in this<br />
contemporary fireplace<br />
from a <strong>Pulp</strong> project in Dallas.<br />
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Denise McGaha’s collection of<br />
fireplaces for Materials Marketing<br />
includes a more traditional design. The<br />
Maurice fireplace has the look of a<br />
fireplace in an historic home, especially<br />
in the Sable stone variation.<br />
Chad Dorsey’s Strike collection<br />
offers unique and original fireplaces<br />
in super-modern styles, including<br />
the Sausolito, shown here.<br />
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product FOCUS<br />
Linear Lighting <strong>Design</strong>s Are a Straightforward Trend<br />
That the <strong>Pulp</strong> Team Loves!<br />
KISMET<br />
LOUNGE<br />
COLLECTION<br />
VISUAL COMFORT THE LINGER SCONCE<br />
Offers a straight line to high style, and<br />
can be hung vertically or horizontally.<br />
LUKE LAMP CO KALEIDO CHANDELIER<br />
Mouth-blown glass is sculpted into stacked<br />
shapes that play with light and reflection in<br />
the Luna Kaleido fixture.<br />
HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING HUNTINGTON ISLAND LIGHT<br />
Milk glass and metal tube-shaped shades are suspended<br />
from handmade, twisted chains<br />
VISUAL COMFORT KADIA 16 TABLE LAMP<br />
Balances a matte black cylinder with a<br />
sleek brass arm for a modern linear look.<br />
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Dallas | Seattle | Los Angeles pulpdesignstudios.com @pulpdesigns 214.504.2606
DESIGNING WITH INTENT<br />
<strong>Design</strong>ing<br />
with INTENT<br />
The key to a <strong>Pulp</strong> home is creating a space that's as purposeful as it is personal.<br />
We love to create interiors that are unique to our clients, while remaining functional<br />
to their everyday lives. Here are some ideas to help you determine what you love and<br />
how to maximize the function of each special moment in your space.<br />
READING NOOK<br />
We have a lot of clients who love to<br />
read, so it’s important to create a<br />
space just for their favorite pastime.<br />
For some, that could be a private<br />
library. And for others it may be a<br />
corner or window seat that’s just for<br />
them. The key is to make it special by<br />
including extra comfortable seating,<br />
a really good task light, and shelves<br />
nearby. It should be a space that you<br />
want to return to over and over again.<br />
QUIET CONTEMPLATION<br />
If you have a room with a view - maximize that moment! There is no rule book that says your chairs have to<br />
face a specific direction. The layout of your furniture should work the way you need it to, and that includes<br />
a unique viewpoint like the one above. With a vista like that, we wanted to create a quiet spot where our<br />
clients can unwind and destress after a long day.<br />
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DESIGNING WITH INTENT<br />
DO WHAT YOU LOVE<br />
If you and your family love board games and regularly plan<br />
game nights, then you should definitely have a space set<br />
aside just for that. Must-haves include great seating, a<br />
central table, and plenty of storage that will hide away board<br />
games until the next fun night. Or if you’re into music, showcase<br />
those instruments as part of the decor. Whatever you<br />
and your family love to do, create a corner or a room just for<br />
that. Not only does it make your home feel like it’s made just<br />
for you, but it also shows your guests what you’re into.<br />
FRAME IT<br />
If art is special to you, then it should definitely<br />
be displayed. We found a fantastic photo that<br />
our client’s father took many years ago and<br />
it became a focal point in their stairwell. We<br />
also worked with a family of artists to ensure<br />
that their own art, as well as collections from<br />
their travels and family heirlooms, were<br />
featured throughout the their home. Original<br />
art is one of the best ways to set your home’s<br />
decor apart and to show your personality. You<br />
can frame anything that’s important to you -<br />
documents, maps, collectibles, and more!<br />
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DESIGNING WITH INTENT<br />
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT<br />
It’s so important to be sure kids have a space they can call their own. From the tiniest to the teenagers, we<br />
like to design rooms that showcase what they love the most. In the room below, we gave a young guy his<br />
dream bedroom by creating wallpaper from the schematics of his favorite team’s stadium. Think out of the<br />
box to create those special moments for your kids.<br />
BONUS SPACES<br />
Every home has that awkward space or bonus areas - don’t let them go to waste! We’ve<br />
created chic home bars in pass-through areas, a wine cave in an extra closet, and a<br />
fantastic loft area in an attic. We love to dream up great ways to take advantage of<br />
every square inch of space in our clients’ homes.<br />
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6 tips for<br />
LAYERING ART<br />
The <strong>Pulp</strong> team loves to layer art in the interiors we design, so we have 6 expert tips<br />
to help you showcase your favorite pieces. And we’re heading into co-founder<br />
Carolina Gentry’s home to show you exactly how it’s done!<br />
2Consider Scale<br />
Scale is something we talk about for<br />
every aspect of interior design, but<br />
it’s critically important when choosing<br />
and displaying art. In the gorgeously<br />
layered vignette that Carolina<br />
created here, you can see that there<br />
is an oversized framed piece, then a<br />
medium one, and finally a smaller one.<br />
Then a tall sculpture and a tiny piece<br />
of pottery. It gives the eye a focal<br />
point, but allows it to travel to take it<br />
all in. Vary the scale of what you layer<br />
together and you’ll always succeed.<br />
PULP<br />
tips<br />
1Mix Your Media<br />
In your displays of art, be sure to mix things up. Use sculpture with drawings, found<br />
objects with paintings, or pottery with photography. It makes for a more textural and<br />
unique showcase – one with a lot of personality! You can see how Carolina makes a<br />
statement all her own with a unique combination of art. It tells a story of who she is<br />
and what she loves!<br />
3Balance & Symmetry<br />
Two more important concepts in design<br />
are balance and symmetry. You want a<br />
vignette to be harmonious. Put too many<br />
things on one side and it won’t have that<br />
polished look you’re going for. Too many<br />
things layered in the center and not<br />
enough left or right, and the symmetry<br />
will be completely off. So, just as Carolina<br />
is doing here, you’ll need to move things<br />
around and then step back to look at the<br />
grouping as a whole. You’ll feel it when<br />
the balance is on point!<br />
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LAYERING ART<br />
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In the Frame<br />
Framing is key to getting a layered look right,<br />
and there are two ways to think about your<br />
frames. First, you could go with a wall or<br />
display where every piece is in a similar frame,<br />
like all black. Or, for more visual interest and<br />
an eclectic look, you can mix things up. If you<br />
go for the mix, think about varying the thickness<br />
and design of the frame, too! So you can<br />
use a thicker gold frame, like the one Carolina<br />
is carrying, and pair it with a thinner black<br />
frame like the one on the credenza.<br />
5Lean Into It<br />
One common mistake that people make is to insist on<br />
hanging everything that is in a frame. It’s impossible<br />
to layer art that way! We like to lean some pieces,<br />
especially on mantels and table surfaces, as you can<br />
see Carolina doing here. That creates the depth and<br />
interest that makes all the difference!<br />
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Art in Every Room<br />
This is a super-important tip: You can and should use art in every single room. Yes, even<br />
the bathroom and the kitchen. These are great rooms for showcasing smaller framed<br />
pieces, photography, or fun found objects. We once hung a faux manhole cover in a client’s<br />
bathroom that had Sewer stamped across it. It was witty and our clients loved it! So think<br />
out of the box when selecting art for these rooms.<br />
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COZY<br />
COLORS<br />
PULP’S GO-TO COLORS FOR WARMTH AND COMFORT<br />
As the weather turns cooler, we all crave cozy rooms to hibernate in.<br />
These are <strong>Pulp</strong>’s favorite hues for wrapping a room in comforting color.<br />
STARBURST<br />
HARDWARE<br />
AVAILABLE IN<br />
FOUR FINISHES<br />
BLACK<br />
Don’t be afraid of this bold<br />
color. It adds a depth and<br />
enveloping feeling<br />
to any room.<br />
SAND<br />
This warm tone is like a soft<br />
blanket for any room, especially<br />
in a grasscloth that also adds<br />
fabulous texture.<br />
GRAY-GREEN<br />
Ethereal and soft, this combo color has the serenity<br />
of gray and the natural calming aspects of green.<br />
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HOW TO CREATE<br />
a welcoming<br />
GUEST BATH<br />
PULP<br />
tips<br />
Just as we may not be able to remember how to dress in anything other than yoga pants, we need to<br />
get back into our welcoming ways for guests. To make it easier, we’ve got 6 tips for creating a gorgeous<br />
guest bathroom that your family and friends will love!<br />
Fresh Flowers<br />
Placing newly-cut flowers in a guest bath<br />
allows you to bring in a breath of fresh air.<br />
Not only do flowers add color, but they<br />
also lift people’s spirits and offer a bit of<br />
sweet fragrance. A vase of blooms really<br />
shows that you care about your guests.<br />
High-Quality Towels<br />
Fabulous Toiletries<br />
There’s nothing better than a soft hand towel or<br />
a luxe bath sheet in the bathroom, so be sure to<br />
offer the very best linens you can afford.<br />
In the bath here, we used our own <strong>Pulp</strong><br />
hand towels to provide visual interest<br />
and a soft way to dry your hands.<br />
Of course we’re all still washing our hands every chance we get, so having great smelling soaps<br />
and lotions are key for a guest bath. We love the incredible scents from Aesop, an Australian-based<br />
company that specializes in vegan formulas and sustainable practices. They also offer candles,<br />
fragrance sprays, and drops for keeping the bathroom smelling as good as it looks.<br />
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PULP<br />
tips<br />
Fluffy Robes<br />
If your guests are spending the night, the perfect addition for<br />
the guest bath is a luxe and fluffy robe. It’s an extra special<br />
touch that your friends and family will love. Consider adding a<br />
monogram or your own house logo. In the room here, we had<br />
our <strong>Pulp</strong> Icon logo stitched onto a soft white robe.<br />
Make Them Smile<br />
We like to add cheeky themes to<br />
guest bathrooms, to make them a little<br />
whimsical and to inspire guests to smile.<br />
The towel here may not be for everyone,<br />
but in the rooms where we’ve placed<br />
them, we always hear laughter as our<br />
guests discover the saying.<br />
Reflect On It<br />
Give your guests a fantastic mirror and good lighting.<br />
That allows them to present their best face to the world!<br />
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PHOTO BOMBS<br />
Capturing<br />
the<br />
SHOT<br />
The <strong>Pulp</strong> team gives you their very best tips for getting ‘Gram-worthy photos<br />
of moments and vignettes in your own home!<br />
BETH’S TIPS<br />
Try the “eagle’s view” when shooting an<br />
entertaining shot. That’s a far-above shot that<br />
looks fantastic and covers a lot of ground.<br />
Show your personality! Showcase fun items in your<br />
home that give a unique insight into who you are.<br />
Shoot straight onto the vignette. If you<br />
take the shot absolutely centered, with no<br />
skew, you’ll get the perfect “hero shot!”<br />
Life is messy, so don’t try to make<br />
every shot look perfect. You live in<br />
your house - let it look lived-in.<br />
Shoot lower than you think you should. A perspective<br />
from your hip level will give you a great angle for a<br />
full-room shot.<br />
Be cheeky! Show your wit and have a little fun,<br />
especially when you bring in holiday decor.<br />
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PHOTO BOMBS<br />
CAROLINA’S TIPS<br />
Personal details in a photograph are like a tiny<br />
snapshot into who you are and what you like. So be<br />
sure you show your personality.<br />
If you’re taking photos of food, include serveware,<br />
utensils, and napkins. They add more ‘life” to the<br />
photo!<br />
Pets are always great in a shot! Show off your fur<br />
babies and you’ll also give a lot of life to your shot.<br />
Fresh flowers are key! They not only add color, but<br />
they give your photos a natural and organic look.<br />
You don’t always have to shoot full-room shots. A<br />
close-up angle lets people see what’s really in your<br />
home.<br />
Pattern and color will attract more attention in a<br />
photograph. Be sure your rooms have patterns that<br />
you love, in rugs, wallpaper, art, and more.<br />
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project in<br />
FOCUS<br />
The Fine Art of Walls<br />
Nothing brings life and color to a space more than a great wall covering. In this in-progress<br />
project, the <strong>Pulp</strong> team has been lucky to work with clients who love color and pattern, and are<br />
willing to let us push the creative edge for them in every room. So we’ve created a house full of<br />
stunning wallpaper patterns that add personality and life to each space. Here’s a sneak peek at<br />
the home - stay tuned to a future issue of <strong>ICON</strong> for the stunning finished home!<br />
LUXURY HOME<br />
FRAGRANCES<br />
AVAILABLE IN<br />
FOUR SCENTS<br />
Here be dragons,<br />
and stunningly<br />
designed ones at<br />
that! These stylized<br />
fire-breathers<br />
were inspired<br />
by traditional<br />
Japanese paintings.<br />
The pattern from<br />
Schumacher is<br />
called Magical Ming<br />
Dragon, and we<br />
definitely love the<br />
magic it’s bringing<br />
to our client’s<br />
powder room.<br />
We customized this fun<br />
Abnormals Anonymous<br />
wallcovering with a<br />
black background<br />
and a bit of gold<br />
on the kernels for a<br />
touch of glam! It’s<br />
going up in our<br />
client’s home theater<br />
to set the mood for<br />
some serious<br />
movie watching.<br />
We gave a small<br />
bathroom BIG<br />
personality with<br />
the addition of this<br />
whimsical Vases<br />
Masques pattern<br />
from Pierre<br />
Frey. The flowing<br />
black pattern<br />
on grasscloth<br />
showcases jars,<br />
pitchers, and vases<br />
with fabulously<br />
fun faces.<br />
Wallpaper belongs<br />
on every wall, in our<br />
opinion. Including the<br />
“fifth wall,” otherwise<br />
known as the ceiling!<br />
Here in the primary<br />
bedroom closet we<br />
added a fantastic<br />
color and pattern<br />
to the ceiling with<br />
the amazing Cirrus<br />
Clouds wallpaper<br />
design from<br />
Schumacher.<br />
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FULLER INTERIORS used our Starburst<br />
Hardware for a bright and playful guest<br />
bath in a coastal home.<br />
QASK<br />
PULP<br />
ANYTHING!<br />
“I want to add personality to my kitchen,<br />
but still have a timeless design that will<br />
help sell my home in the future. What can<br />
I do to have the best of both worlds?”<br />
Lettice Markum<br />
HOW do<br />
YOU PULP?<br />
We love seeing how our designer friends use our<br />
fabrics, hardware, and other product designs in their<br />
interior projects!<br />
JEN TALBOT created a fabulous hideaway<br />
in her Hyde Park project, using stunning<br />
swathes of the Hidalgo pattern from <strong>Pulp</strong>’s<br />
collection with S.Harris.<br />
No one wants a cookie-cutter home that looks just like everyone else’s. Each room should<br />
definitely reflect how you want to live and what you love. But we get it - you don’t want to<br />
have a design that may not appeal to other buyers in the future. The key is to be sure that the<br />
fixed items (the ones that are harder to change) are timeless and to bring in your personal<br />
A<br />
touch through accessories and lighting. So use classic details in cabinetry, floors, tile, and<br />
counters. And go for more unique looks with light fixtures, paint colors, barstools, and other<br />
items that can be easily changed out when you’re ready to sell.<br />
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We were thrilled to see our Scarab<br />
printed velvet in Rust on these<br />
fabulous chairs at the CANOPY BY<br />
HILTON hotel in DC! That funky and<br />
contemporary fabric is part of our<br />
contract collection with S.Harris.<br />
HARKEN INTERIORS showcased<br />
the Hyeres fabric in Mustard Seed<br />
from our S.Harris collection to cover<br />
these fabulous chairs from Baker.<br />
We love to see how our fabrics, hardware, Kismet<br />
Collection, and luxury candles inspire your projects<br />
and homes! Want to see them in <strong>ICON</strong>? Tag us on<br />
Instagram with @pulpdesigns to be featured.<br />
Send your questions to icon@pulpdesignstudios.com<br />
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BEHIND the SCENES<br />
An Inside Look at How <strong>Pulp</strong> Works<br />
For our incredible Wise & Wicked space at the Kips Bay Dallas Show House,<br />
we created some unique and out-of-the-box looks.<br />
@<strong>Pulp</strong><strong>Design</strong>s<br />
See more insider photos on Instagram!<br />
Hand-applied muscovite mineral paneling Putting the design scheme together Hand-painted mural on the ceiling<br />
EXCLUSIVE KISMET<br />
LOUNGE PLAYLIST<br />
DALLAS<br />
Feel It All Around, Washed Out<br />
On + Off, Maggie Rogers<br />
Rebirth of Slick, Digable Planets<br />
SEATTLE<br />
Feel It Still, Portugal the Man<br />
Truth, Alex Ebert<br />
L.E.S. Artistes, Santigold<br />
Ann Sacks tile hits the floor<br />
Meow - loving these fringed stools!<br />
Porter Teleo wallpaper going up<br />
LOS ANGELES<br />
Dance Yourself Clean, LCD Soundsystem<br />
Fu-Gee-La, Fugees<br />
Que Sera, Wax Tailor<br />
@<strong>Pulp</strong><strong>Design</strong>s<br />
Find more <strong>Pulp</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Studios</strong><br />
playlists on Spotify! Shout out to our<br />
resident DJ @TheSextonReview<br />
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Photography by KEVIN DOTOLO
SHAKE it UP<br />
The perfect warm up for cool fall nights<br />
The Hot Toddy has been a cold-weather<br />
staple for decades. Hailing from Scotland,<br />
this cocktail is believed to cure what ails<br />
you…literally. But all we know is that it is a<br />
delicious antidote to chilly weather!<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
2 T of honey<br />
1 Cup of hot water<br />
6 T of bourbon<br />
2 - 3 x 1/2” strips lemon peel<br />
2 Cinnamon sticks<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
Measuring cup<br />
Spoon<br />
Kettle<br />
Toddy Glass<br />
THE HONEY-BOURBON TODDY<br />
INSTRUCTIONS<br />
Stir honey and water in a 2-cup<br />
measuring cup until honey dissolves.<br />
Add Bourbon<br />
Divide between 2 Toddy Glasses.<br />
Twist a strip of lemon peel over each<br />
drink, then add to glass.<br />
Stir each with a cinnamon stick and serve<br />
THE<br />
LAST<br />
WORD!<br />
Hey, Beth &<br />
Carolina:<br />
What are you<br />
cooking up for<br />
fall snacking?<br />
CRACK SNACK MIX<br />
“I am crazy for caramel popcorn and<br />
this is an amazing take on that! It also<br />
include chipotle flavors, so it’s spicy/<br />
sweet and perfect for fall snacking. You<br />
can find the recipe on my Instagram<br />
account @carolinavgentry!” — Carolina<br />
HOMEMADE FIG BREAD<br />
“At the end of summer, our fig trees<br />
produce an enormous amount of<br />
fruit, so I’m always looking for yummy<br />
recipes for them! This fig bread is one<br />
of our favorites and we freeze loaves to<br />
eat on crisp fall mornings.” — Beth<br />
Shop the Kismet Lounge Collection for stylish and<br />
adventurous entertaining ware at <strong>Pulp</strong><strong>Design</strong><strong>Studios</strong>.com<br />
make it<br />
RAW<br />
Raw honey is high in<br />
antioxidants, soothes a sore<br />
throat, and is full of healthful<br />
phytonutrients!<br />
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