Wallpapers have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to tech nological evolutions that have created textural wallcoverings which are not only highly tactile but also visually spellbinding. Wallpapers can bring a sense of cohesive ness to a room, adding warmth aestheti cally as well as influencing the perception of space and light. Whether you want to create a statement wall with a bold design or go for something more subtle to evoke a cosier ambience, wallpapers represent versatile and often cost-effective ways to transform the look of a room.
AWESOME WALLS
The Canario Nero collection from Instabilelab is sophisticat ed and eye-catching. Printed on gold-coloured paper, this range recalls precious Venetian warps or a detailed chiaro scuro painting (www.instabilelab.com) .
Timeless and a nod to Monet’s Water Lilies, the design of the Naïades collection by Nobilis skilfully portrays poetry and aquatic softness in a beautifully calming way (www.nobilis.fr).
The new Les Dominotiers collection from Pepe Peñalver features large scale geometric shapes softened by gouache, and watercolour brushstrokes
in a beautiful range of earthy tones such us terracotta and ochre. There are 18 unique and evocative murals in this collection, ranging from geometric to abstract landscapes. Pepe Peñalver is available from Casasola Décor near the Torre Real exit (www.casasoladecor.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins In terior Design situated in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) .
Puerto Princesa is part of the Écrin wallcovering col lection from Élitis. The eye-catching circular pattern is at tractively toned down by the earthy colour palette. Élitis is available from Nomad Studio One in Edificio Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) , GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .
The Graphite wallpaper from Omexco combines mica shells on recycled paper. It has a beautiful sheen that gives it a luxurious look. Omexco is available through Acoo la in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) .
The Puzzle, shown here in their Moss colourway, is from the new Marqueterie collection by Arte. It features a geometric patchwork of shapes made of sisal that creates a natural and calming feel. Arte is available from Darch & Co Design Studio in Centro Comercial Sotomarket in So togrande (www.darchandco.com) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Arte del Lus so in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) .
The Zafaro wallcovering collection from Black Edition features overlapping spheres printed onto luxuriously tactile surfaces ranging from soft pearlescent backgrounds to texturally embossed – all in captivating colourways. Black Edition is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Alison Bethell Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
Yves Klein Archives and Pierre Frey collabo rated to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the French artist’s work. Shown here is a reproduc tion of “Anthropométrie de l’Époque Bleue” (ANT 82) by Yves Klein, featuring naked women being dragged across a canvas in blue paint – which became the precursor for performance art. Pierre Frey is available through GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .
TILES FOR WALLS
Grunge wall tiles from Peronda feature a cement-effect in various soft shades with a relief texture. Combining them with other tiles from the same collection creates a sophisticated and stylish look. Available from Decor baño in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.decorbagno.com) .
Inari tiles in matt creme from Keraben add an elegant airy look to a living space. The delicate veins that run through the tiles provide a soft and organic aesthetic and will suit any style of home. Available from Decorbaño in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.decorbagno.com) .
A WALLCOVERING FOR OUTDOORS
Launched last year, the Bau-Man wallcovering from Wall & Decò’s Out System can – thanks to its weather-resistant qualities – be applied to an outside wall. It comes in two colour palettes and offers a striking decorative design feature for an exterior wall (www.wallanddeco.com).
