WALLS TO INSPIRE YOU
There is no denying that wallpapers add ambience and warmth to a room. Whether you go for a statement wall, a simple plain or a textural wallcovering, wallpaper can transform the feel of a living space. If a room feels cold, stark and uninviting, wallpaper – even when hung on just one wall – can instantly elevate the overall aesthetic. Textural wallcoverings have become hugely popular in re cent years, and rightly so, as they are usually not only subtle in design but also provide a “touchy-feely” element. Statement wallpapers bring an artistic focus to a space, and there are some stunningly bold collections that are new on the market and will give any room the wow-factor. Take a look at some of these ideas to inspire you to take the leap into the exciting world of wallcoverings…
This new panoramic collection from Nobilis comprises 12 drawings inspired by nature. The Pan orama collection offers a walk through the fields and undergrowth, along the rivers to the coast, passing through the desert. This eclectic collection features brutalism, art deco, Japanese, impressionism and abstract styles (www.nobilis.fr) .
The Redouté Dark collection by Murals Wallpaper features trop ical plants in a dark blue and green colour palette. Bringing nature indoors, the design is con temporary and mood evoking (www.muralswallpaper.com) .
The luxurious Seraya collection from Omexco pays tribute to the beauty of nature and all its splendour. It celebrates Earth’s nat ural colour tones with hints of metallic to create a rich and opulent feel. Omexco is available through Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) , Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).
The Chintz from Arte International’s Essentials Les Tri cots collection in Ultramarine comes in four other colour versions. The design has a colourful fil-à-fil wallcovering with exuberant chalk lines that give the wow-factor. Arte is available from Diana Dominique in Polígono Industrial Nueva Campana 54 in Nue va Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com) , Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) , Alison Bethell-Collins Inte rior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Darch & Co Design Studio in C.C. Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) .
The new Picota textural wallcovering collection from Romo is understated, with a luxurious finishing touch that elevates the look and feel of any room. The striking chevrons of the Mianzi tap estry version (shown here) feature a bold stripe with a diffused ikat-effect edge, ornamented with a soft metallic halo and tex tural emboss. Romo is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interi or Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) and Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urbanización Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) .
The Ndebele panorama wallpaper from the 360ºcollection by Élitis is a joy fully expressive mural that is a real eye-catcher, and ideal for a large room. Élitis is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Med iterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Siesta In terior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) ,
GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella(www.gc-studio.es), Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) , Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Heidi Gub bins in Urb. Marbella Real on the Golden Mile (www.heidigubbins.com) .
Orac Décor provides unique wall effects that bring an interior to life, including a wide range of mouldings, cornices, 3D wall coverings, skirtings and decorative elements that use innovative ma terials such as Duropolymer, Purotouch and Flex. Orac also offers indirect lighting options to create added ambience (www.oracdecor.com) .
The contemporary Onde mosaic tile collection from Bisazza was designed by the “Prince of Prints”, Emilio Puc ci, who took inspiration from natural landscapes, architecture and exotic cultures. The collection can be used as floor tiles or, as shown here, on a wall to create a stunning artistic statement. Bisazza is available from Guadalmansa in Cancelada (Km. 164) and Elite in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.guadalmansa.es).
