Modern Wallcovering: Going Beyond Wallpaper to Decorate Your Walls
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:01PM
Modern Wallcovering
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Who said that decorating your walls had to be about paint or paper? Today’s new surfaces bring much more to the table than the old floral motifs of yore. Beads or shells – why not? Textured materials such as metal, leather, embossed vinyl or cork add a new dimension and architectural feel.
Cork Wallcovering
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Cork adds a sustainable element with its natural properties. Attached in sheets or squares, it can be left natural or varnished for extra durability. You can instantly pin up artwork, pictures, or lists, or leave it alone to appreciate its natural beauty. As an added bonus, cork is an excellent product for additional insulation and sound proofing.
Modern Metallic Wallcovering
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Recycled metal, such as aluminum tiles can be glued or grouted to walls for a sort of rustic glamour. Great for dining areas, backsplashes, or small areas, this wall surface will add life and light to an otherwise dingy area.
Leather Wallcoverings
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Leather is not just for sitting on. Leather tiles add a rich, elegant appeal to living areas, studies, or library rooms. Used in rooms that have an abundance of wood architectural features or furniture, it softens and warms the hard edges. Easy to install with glue, this durable surface will give you luxury for years to come.
Beadazzled Wallpaper by Maya Romanoff
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An innovator in wall coverings, Maya Romanoff offers a flexible glass bead paper, called “Beadazzled”. Its flexible backing material makes it perfect to wrap columns, boxes, furniture insets. The beads’ incredible light reflecting properties make it great for ceilings, and of course, walls. With the wide array of colors and custom options, this paper makes a statement like no other.
Natural Wallcovering
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Natural materials such as mesquite wood, woven grass, and reeded surfaces give a natural yet modern element to an otherwise cold space. Alternate the direction of the grain for an unexpected effect.
Mother of Pearl Wallcovering by Maya Romanoff
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Another amazing feat of wallcovering is Maya Romanoff’s Mother of Pearl product. Layers of genuine shells are hand inlaid on tiles, making it simple to install and turn corners. An extra bonus is its stain resistant coating. Perfect as an accent wall for any scale to create instant glam – definitely not a product for the restrained.
Wallmica Wallcovering Collection by Maya Romanoff
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Lastly is Maya Romanoff’s “Wallmica” collection. Natural silica mica is laminated in micro-thin sheets to a sturdy paper, creating the look of granite in a wallcovering. This covering is extremely sturdy, and can be used in a number of areas, even powder rooms. The mica covering can also be toned down with a sheer gauze covering to allow for a more subtle appearance.
Your local designer or paint store will have samples of these innovative products to check out. You will definitely make a unique statement by integrating one of these looks into your home.
Reader Comments (3)
I love these wallcovering ideas....I hadn't heard of a vast majority of them until I read this post. My favorite is definitely the Mother of Pearl wallcovering! What I love about it is that it is not overwhelming busy - it just makes a wall pop. I think that the artwork on the Mother of Pearl wall also pops more because of the wall treatment. While people are choosing more and more varied wall covering treatments, it is important to remember that fine artwork on a wall is still a great option to add sophistication to any room. And from the looks of the Mother of Pearl wall, modern wallcoverings can make artwork stand out even more.
Wonderful finds here! Also, I found something interesting I thought I would share…from something I wrote this month…
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Bringing Out Your Inner BOLD!
Bill Blass said, “Style is primarily a matter of instinct.” Decorating takes on a new meaning for each individual. Clever and chic for Janie may be yesterday’s yawn-fest for Carol. Different tastes in décor mean different furniture, artwork and color palettes. So what is the rule of thumb for making your place zing if it’s not a certain style, pattern, or color?
Bold, baby! Bring on the bold!
Boldly say what you want to say when designing a room. Make a statement and let your personality shine through. If you go in for the palest blues to soothe and relax, add a custom zing to make it pop! Love black and white photography? Maybe even some of that ultra-hot photo alphabet wall art in black and white? Splash in some passionate pink or revved up red on the wall to make it sizzle.
No longer are walls content with neutral shades. Any color of the palette goes! Splash on muted melons or eccentric eggplants with savvy sage. Classic colors cozy up with velvety crimsons and Dijon yellows. Color is fantastically bold and beautiful! Rich textured throws, swags, rugs and runners jazz up every room, every time.
Patterns are all the rage now, too. Twists and twirls, paisleys and pearls-bold is key! Did you ever in a million years think of dotting stripes and striping dots? Designers these days are pulling out all the geometrical stops. Paisley mixes with all sorts of combinations-checks, polkas, and weathered solids. Discover a new way of looking at the world around you in different shapes and deigns.
Mix it all with gorgeous gilding in silver and gold. Toss in a few well-chosen accents-bold and beautiful. And with the trend of decor becoming more and more personalized, a meaningful piece of photography will make you feel right at home. Black and white as well as the historic look of sepia photography looks gorgeous in any room. Add all these ingredients together, and you’ve got yourself a decorating design that not only expresses your individual style but does so as personally and beautifully as you want it to.
Whatever you want to say while decorating, say it with your own personal sense of style. Put it out there for the world to see and don’t look back! Embrace your individuality whether your nature is “Janie jazzed” or “Carol calm”. Express yourself! When people enter your home they’ll shoot you a complementary smile, knowing it looks and feels sooooo perfectly like you. And no one can do YOU better.
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by T. Miller
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