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Armadillo Rugs

Jenny — Sun, 03 May 2026 04:52:22 +0000

Two women and one vision —Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst have built something rare-something quieter, more enduring. Rugs with soul, rugs with a conscience.
Natural fibres. Low energy. Hands that have knotted for generations. No latex. No shortcuts. Nothing that shouldn't be there. These luxurious rugs exude a natural beauty. Timeless, gentle and gorgeous, Armadillo luxury handmade rugs in Singapore
Many Armadillo rugs are held in stock— Armadillo understand that a beautiful rug should not make you wait.

Eden–tightly hand knotted

This is Eden in nougat, opulent and made with fine hand-dyed wool. The tightness of the knotting creates a remarkable lustre across the rug, a pleasure to walk upon. Armadillo say that they were inspired by heavenly frescoes defining luxury rugs in Singapore. Eden is lavishly soft to touch and a reverie to gaze upon.

Aspen

One of Armadillo’s flat weaves, Aspen has a soft linear texture reminiscent of mountainous slopes–a one-sided soumak style rug that is as quietly beautiful as it is considered. Indulgent wool, left entirely undyed, works seamlessly with any interior and rewards ongoing discovery as the light changes around it.

Wool is a remarkable fibre. Natural lanolin makes it inherently antibacterial. Dust mites dislike it. It cleans beautifully. For allergy sufferers a flat weave like Aspen is an especially lovely choice.

Alma

Devastatingly exquisite. Part of the Gaia collection — a collaboration between Armadillo and Catalonian artist Carla Cascales Alimbau Alma is, quite simply, like walking upon art.

Hand-knotted from silk and wool, its ultra-low pile carries a lustrous texture and nuanced tonal gradations that ensure no two rugs are exactly the same. A subtle luminosity. A gentle patina that shifts with the light, with the hour, with the years. A reminder, underfoot, that all things transform over time.

Certified for Commercial Use

Some rugs are beautiful. These are beautiful and built to last.

A significant selection of Armadillo’s handmade wool rugs and natural fibre rugs carry official certification from the Carpet Institute of Australia. Hotels. Hospitality venues. Offices. Retail stores. Tested for all of them.

This is what sustainable luxury looks like in practice. Rugs that exceed industry benchmarks for quality, performance and safety — without compromising on artistry.

The same rug that anchors a five-star lobby belongs just as naturally in your home.

For a full list of certified designs and testing parameters, visit the Armadillo Rugs Site here.

Agra

Look closely above. Five rugs, each one tightly hand-knotted, densely worked. Made from the finest abrash-dyed wool, the pile cut deep, tone within tone, beautifully nuanced. Watch how it catches the light.

Armadillo stock ten Agra colour-ways and offer a further forty-four custom colours made precisely for your vision. Agra is certified for commercial use.

“Our ethos is to create thoughtful and intuitive products that will satisfy real human needs and restore meaning to our lives. Our rugs are crafted from carefully sourced natural materials in a completely handmade process that brings conscious living to the fore, helping us to simplify, slow down, and engage more deeply with our spaces as they evolve alongside us.

Jodie Fried, founder interviewed by ‘The Textile Eye”

Braid

Hand-plaited. Coiled. Stitched into a circle.

Circles are ancient, continuous, unbroken, it asks nothing of a room and yet brings everything to it. In Feng Shui, the circle represents unity and completeness energy moving through a space without interruption, softening what is harsh, under the dining table Braid brings connection and allows Qi to flow.

Luxurious wool-blend yarn, vibrant yet restrained in colour. Gentle curves meeting rippling texture. Place it under a round table. Place it somewhere unexpected. It will find its place.

Willow

Easy living for everyday use. A linen warp against a wool & jute blended yarn designed with texture a good fringe. Willow is tough and practical, excellent in the hot weather. In 7 sizes & 6 colours it is a popular rug.

Latitude crafted for this clime

Fine and flat woven. A luxury linen rug, Latitude lays a distinctly contemporary foundation without effort. Subtle colour shifts move across the surface like light through a window. Linen is the most honest of materials, a natural fibre rug built for warm air and cool interiors. Light in feel, confident in presence.

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Hyphyn–the biodegradable vinyl

Jenny — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:46:17 +0000

Design to disappear, Hyphyn by Nassimi is regarded as the first truly biodegradable performance vinyl — uncompromising in strength, refined in aesthetic, progressive in composition. This vinyl will only degrade in landfill when it meets anaerobic bactera (these are bacteria that do not need oxygen and thrive deep in the ground).

Years of research and development have culminated in a significant innovation: a durable, luxurious vinyl engineered to biodegrade by over 90% within two years in landfill conditions, or to incinerate at low temperatures with 99.5% less dioxin than conventional vinyls.

Hyphen is a game changer

Scientifically proven to biodegrade over 90% within 24 months in landfill conditions, Hyphyn sets a new benchmark for environmental stewardship. It offers a responsible solution to today’s environmental challenges—without compromising on performance, durability, or design.

Contract-grade durability. Thoughtfully priced. Beautifully resolved designs and colours — and new designs in the pipeline. Hyphyn offers the sustainable answer the industry has been waiting for.

High performance and sustainability

After a long and successful life, enzymes embedded in Hyphyn will meet anaerobic bacteria (ones which live without oxygen) and slowly break-down

Safe For Incineration

Hyphen will burn at a much lower temperature and thus emits little toxins into the atmosphere–99.5% less dioxin than regular vinyls.

Forget microplastics and toxins, Hyphyn biodegrades. Instead it remarkably converts into inert gases that are reclaimed and can be transformed into energy. We are left with uncontaminated soil.

Design to disappear, Hyphyn by Nassimi is regarded as the first truly biodegradable performance vinyl — uncompromising in strength, refined in aesthetic, progressive in composition. This vinyl will only degrade in landfill when it meets anaerobic bactera (these are bacteria that do not need oxygen and thrive deep in the ground).

Years of research and development have culminated in a significant innovation: a durable, luxurious vinyl engineered to biodegrade by over 90% within two years in landfill conditions, or to incinerate at low temperatures with 99.5% less dioxin than conventional vinyls.

Hyphen is a game changer

Contract-grade durability. Thoughtfully priced. Beautifully resolved designs and colours — and new designs in the pipeline. Hyphyn offers the sustainable answer the industry has been waiting for.

High performance and sustainability

After a long and successful life, enzymes embedded in Hyphyn will meet anaerobic bacteria (ones which live without oxygen) and slowly break-down

Safe For Incineration

Hyphen will burn at a much lower temperature and thus emits little toxins into the atmosphere–99.5% less dioxin than regular vinyls.

Forget microplastics and toxins, Hyphyn biodegrades. Instead it remarkably converts into inert gases that are reclaimed and can be transformed into energy. We are left with uncontaminated soil.

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Takesada Shoten

Jenny — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:09:00 +0000

This is the story of Takesada Shoten and the inexplicable charm of bamboo. Japanese have long revered bamboo, enchanted by its beauty and delicacy, captivated by its flexibility, strength and versatility as a building material. Takesada Shoten was founded in Kyoto in 1877; bamboo artisans with a rich and enduring heritage. Over generations, they have cultivated their own traditions — honouring timeworn techniques while quietly refining and innovating. Master craftspeople, they create bamboo wallpanels and installations with precision & grace.

Kyoto’s bamboo forests

With an excellent climate for growing the highest quality bamboo combined with a huge respect for artisan skills Takesada Sotan has produced many famous bamboos known as the ‘Kyoto bamboos’. These include ‘white bamboo’, ‘drawing bamboo’, ‘sesame bamboo’ and ‘tortoiseshell bamboo’.

“A dedicated team of Kyoto artisans, continuously engaging in a lifelong dialogue

with bamboo”

Skilled bamboo artisans

With its unique flexibility, strength and delicacy, glossiness and smoothness, bamboo transforms into various fabulous products. Takesada Shoten partners with designers to advance bamboo’s possibilities, honing each idea through precise refinement and testing.

In the groves the bamboos are selected for their individual features, the spirit of each is honoured and they are observed and cared for from their first days as a small shoot

Bamboo panels, ceilings & screens made in Kyoto

Uniquely flexible yet very strong, fine and delicate and with a smooth lustre, bamboo makes for a compelling building product. Kyoto’s unique climate, cultural environment and skilled processing have produced numerous renowned bamboo products which are considered traditional Kyoto crafts. Thus Takesada Shoten’s bamboo artisans have created a wonderful and beautiful selection of designs.

On the ceiling is a thin ‘flat-split’ bamboo; beautifully balanced with a flat yet slightly curved surface. Takesada Shoten manufactures flat-split bamboo from exactly 2mm to 60mm, splitting the round bamboo and carefully shaving the side to uniform widths. In the far left corner is a panel in the impeccable ‘hammer-split’ design – a popular wall decor in Kyoto homes that we know that it will look excellent in Singapore spaces adding a refined luxurious texture.

Hospitality

Artisan bamboo is undoubtedly popular for restaurant interior design, whether for Japanese restaurants or cocktail bars, this is a romantic material that creates elegant textures.

Flat split

Bamboo can be processed in a variety of widths from 2mm-60mm, different colours and several different ways of splitting. This is a Hirawari panel, known as flat split, the profile is less round and traditionally used in Kyoto townhouses

Hammer split

An absolutely beautiful bamboo panel, known as Hishigi it is made using a specific tool. The cracks provide the charm and thus it is a popular decoration in Kyoto homes. Below you can see it being made.

Half Split

More curvaceous than the flat split panel the half split is more three dimensional. Here you can see dyed green bamboo (natural green bamboo fades), black bamboo with fading, and white bamboo. In this case the white bamboo is more refined with the sides shaved off. So many options.

Parallel Split

Bamboo in cross-section is revealed, a fascinating repetition. The outer-sides are retained whilst the front and back are shaved off, and depending upon the width and position of the bamboo nodes the look changes. When thick and robust the result is more three-dimensional whilst thin and delicate bamboo is planar.

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Aux Abris

Jenny — Sun, 18 May 2025 08:10:10 +0000

Aux Abris (pronounced OHS ABREE) is known for their stunning high-end wall coverings and murals. Aux Abris create luxury designer wallpaper that we think Singapore will love. These designs are sophisticated, rich and tactile,—an intense sensory experience perfect for the modern interior. Printed on innovative materials including grass cloths, silks, linens, metal leaf, and woven papers.

Paradiso

Inspired by traditional Japanese art this mural captures the ethereal beauty of cranes, their graceful & serene forms. There are six panels printed on metal leaf paper either in gold or silver. The design layers organic fluidity with geometric detail, creating a rich, textured composition. Adding extra depth their Moneta design creates a stunning geometric band, Rooted in classic aesthetics yet infused with a contemporary spirit, it offers a timeless, sophisticated character. Available in two colourways: Tranquillo, Arrabbiata.

We’re loving the interplay of scale—juxtaposing a bold mural with a delicate repeat. And you can just see the beauty of Aux Abris luxury designer wallpaper in the close-up above: Paradiso, a sweeping mural, is balanced by Moneta, a compelling floral inspired by kimono patterns. Its small repeat and layered elegance hint at a Peranakan sensibility that we think will resonate in Singapore interiors.

The Alchemy Collection

Undeniably sophisticated this collection is printed upon metal leaf in either gold or silver. There is a depth to all these designs and the paper is thick and opulent. Above is ‘Vespa’ a funky chevron with a ton of movement.

You’ll have a lot of fun with Aux Abris ‘Martini’ design. It’s quirky but still very chic.

‘Metallurgy’ is papered on the ceilings in both these spaces, in gold or silver metal leaf this is a beautiful and subtle textured wallpaper. We find it useful for many a setting, and absolutely spectacular here. The design on the walls of the left hand room is the sublime ‘Ponte Vechio’.

Cosmo

Like BODE, Aux Abris love marbled papers, and for the Alchemy collection they take it a step further printing on metal leaf papers. All the colours are named after cocktails reflecting the bubbly explosive fun that these papers will add to your space. @h.qdesign

Aux Abris do their own printing and they like to do it well, there is attention to detail and you can see that they don’t skip corners. We hold this desire to be as good as you can be dear. Note, their non woven bases and inks are the highest quality and there is flexibility in roll lengths.

This is Dragonfly—a striking design with graceful movement and a soft, painterly watercolour finish. The colour palette is exceptional, Dragonfly is a standout example of the Aux Abris luxury designer wallpaper artistry, showcasing their impeccable eye for colour — with each colour way more captivating than the last.

Tartan wallpapers are smart and cool for many a reason. First you can subtly add several colours into a space, secondly they look great with art upon them and thirdly the grid is great upon the eye. Aux Abris have many a tartan upon woven papers and some are printed with a metallic base to make them extra special.

Botanicals

Printed upon silk this classic chinoiserie mural is particularly detailed with birds, butterflies and blossom. In the style of John James Auduban it comes in a myriad of colours and custom colours are available. The repeat is 3 panels and will be custom fitted to your wall dimensions which minimises waste.

Dining room image: designer dara rosenfeld julia lynd photo1, the jade image: designer kara adam interiors, girl’s bedroom: designer amelia carter interiors

This is Criss Cross, a smart, small geometric printed upon grass cloth, or you can customise and select one of many fine base papers. Aux Abris collections include several textured wall coverings with small useful repeats and all come in very compelling colour ways. See below.

Adorably called ‘Friends’ and so stylish & funky too. You can view the Auxabris website here

This is a ‘Bird in the hand’, which we all know is better than two in the bush. However these woodblock styled birds look like they are roaming around free. At the end of the day the design repeat is great and it cheerfully brings the outdoors in.

Aux Abris (pronounced OHS ABREE) is known for their stunning high-end wall coverings and murals. Aux Abris create luxury designer wallpaper that we think Singapore will love. These designs are sophisticated, rich and tactile,—an intense sensory experience perfect for the modern interior. Printed on innovative materials including grass cloths, silks, linens, metal leaf, and woven papers.

Paradiso

The Alchemy Collection

You’ll have a lot of fun with Aux Abris ‘Martini’ design. It’s quirky but still very chic.

Cosmo

Tartan wallpapers are smart and cool for many a reason. First you can subtly add several colours into a space, secondly they look great with art upon them and thirdly the grid is great upon the eye. Aux Abris have many a tartan upon woven papers and some are even printed with a metallic base to make them extra special.

Botanicals

Dining room image: designer dara rosenfeld julia lynd photo1, the jade image: designer kara adam interiors, girl’s bedroom: designer amelia carter interiors

Adorably called ‘Friends’ and so stylish & funky too. You can view the Auxabris website here

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Casamance Wall Coverings

Jenny — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:59:37 +0000

Casamance is a charming French brand with a true understanding of how simple decoration enhances your space. Timeless, modern and sophisticated Casamance wall coverings span textured natural weaves, embossed vinyls, appliqués and embroideries combined in an outstanding collection. These French designers are adept at colour which adds to our pure enjoyment of these wallpapers.

Sora

Japanese inspired and using remarkable technology the designs from the Legendes collection are silk-like and finely textured. Sora is the perfect blend of the finest silk and raw silk with its subtle dupion texture. Sora has been recreated on an extra-wide vinyl and comes in 17 colours, including several deep shades.

Nami

A timeless design with impeccable harmonious shading, it is easy upon the eye. Originally an embroidery and now in fine vinyl Nami represents breaking waves, a sound we never grow tired of. Casamance produces excellent vinyls, wonderfully priced, easy to care for and in exquisite colours.

‘Vannora’ is rattan-like, richly textural and inspired by Thai artisans. It comes in 12 neutral colours and in very easily installed ten metre rolls.

Nature Precieuse

Casamance press the veins of leaves create embossed patterns, the stripes on Iris leaves, the blades of banana palm, or gingko leaves form repetitive motifs. Then, on some, raised edges twinkle with gold leaf. Choosing with this collection will not be easy with rich colours and five design to select from.

Casa Azul Collection

Celebrate the rich colours of Mexico with this is very useable design. Combine the large patchwork-like check with the uplifting floral. There is a plain hessian design too, all the designs are in great colours–of course. These are embossed and printed on high quality vinyl.

Théia Collection

Théia is heavenly, named after a goddess who was the mother of the moon, it is ethereal and tantalising. In two versions, both voiles, one in a complex pleat and the other plain, they are laid upon metallic or matte foils which twinkle like the moon beneath. The colours are no less sublime and alluring too.

Hasu-Hikari Collection

Impeccably embroidered upon sisal, Hasu pictures an ancient Japanese lotus garden. Creating a stunning and textured landscape scene it is one of Casamance’s most beautiful wall coverings and is available in four colour-ways.

Serti–Linora Collection

Serti is a funky geometric that is perhaps reminiscent of bold jewellery. Using a thick ink the shapes are raised from its linen base and a metallic foil highlights each creating a subtle patinated mosaic. Stunning on this screen pictured you can see all four colour ways on the Casamance wallcoverings page.

Casamance weave linen fabrics and attach them to non woven paper backings allowing one to glue that fabric directly to the wall. Fabrics are finished with a matt invisible varnish making them spongeable.

In Japan the sun releases rays of Hikari, a joyful emotion, a metaphor for hope, and like this design this is a strong feeling. Here Casamance appliqué their sun-like shapes onto a natural sisal. It is a fascinating and daring combination, tactile and exciting one finds oneself stroking Hikari’s velvet suns.

Arcane–acoustic wall-covering

Perfect for noisy spaces ‘Arcane’ is a padded three-dimensional textured wall-covering comes in velvet and in linen. Go wild with the purple velvet colour way on the left. To see more acoustic solutions visit our Materialised page

Darker toned wall coverings add elegance, drama and sophistication. Fabulous in a dining room they can make for intimate conversation. They do combine well installed next to rich woods.

Above are just four of Casamance’s charcoal and navy coloured wallpapers. Like a starry night, we do like the little gold spots on the ‘Astral Solaire’ linen on the above right-hand paper.

Solal Collection

Natural and fibrous is the best way to describe these very textured Casamance wall coverings. From palm leaf shaped woven rattans, to thick hessian strands this collection is fascinating and woven in Panama using various techniques. Four of the designs are shown above but you can see the rest of the Solal collection here

Casamance is a charming French brand with a true understanding of how simple decoration enhances your space. Timeless, modern and sophisticated Casamance wall coverings span textured natural weaves, embossed vinyls, appliqués and embroideries combined in an outstanding collection. These French designers are adept at colour which adds to our pure enjoyment of these wallpapers.

Like a hand woven rattan ‘Vannora’ was inspired by Thai artisans and is texturally very rich. It comes in 12 natural colourways and in 10m easy to install rolls.

Nature Precieuse

Casa Azul Collection

Hasu-Hikari Collection

Théia Collection

Serti–Linora Collection

Arcane–acoustic wall-covering

Darker toned wall coverings add elegance, drama and sophistication. Fabulous in a dining room they can make for intimate conversation. They do combine well installed next to rich woods.

Above are just four of Casamance’s charcoal and navy coloured wallpapers. Like a starry night, we do like the little gold spots on the ‘Astral Solaire’ linen on the above right-hand paper.

Solal Collection

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A picnic in Provençe by Materialised

Jenny — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:10:26 +0000

Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.

What is so excellent about a small pattern

A tiny modest repeat is often overlooked by the magnificence of the large, especially nowadays. But the the small has many advantages, sometimes one could replace a textured plain. Mix and matching of wee repeat patterns is simple. More practically small patterns are very easily applied as pattern repeats are straightforward to match compared with a larger pattern. Exemplified by the Picnic in Provençe collection, the tiny pattern is often adorable.

As well this collection includes an attractive plain made up of several colours that they call ‘Bouclé’. Pictured on the stool it looks textural and the multicolours tone with other elements with ease

Introducing “A picnic in Provence”

Materialised’s latest in-house print collection is meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.

Delving into archives Materialised did extensive research developing their collection. They began with hand drawn sketches and retained a painterly effect for authenticity.

Materialised have a comprehensive website and their collections include a myriad of innovative solutions. Spend some time looking at acoustic sheers and artwork, high performance base cloths and wallcoverings, plus their case studies are rich with ideas. Materialised allow you to create bespoke solutions at a high level, they use superior printing machines including 3m widths, well certified bases and a wealth of expertise contributes to your success. Discover Materialised

Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.

Introducing “A picnic in Provence”

Materialised’s latest in-house print collection meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.

What is excellent about a small pattern

Six colour stories
Palettes include flint (above), amber, navy, terracotta, seafoam, and olive. The colour palette reflects the French countryside but with an eye to contemporary colours. View the entire collection

Discover the collection here

Discover Materialised

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Beautiful Curtains, Misia-Paris 2023

Jenny — Sun, 21 May 2023 04:39:07 +0000

With a focus upon the fabulous we have hand-picked a stellar few from Misia-Paris’ new curtain textile designs this year.

Talisman Sacré is an embroidered fabric that comes in two colour-ways. Many of us hang fairly plain curtains, however the large repeat on these drapes provides an opportunity to make a statement. We ask ourselves ‘will we tire of this’, but we think not? We believe that the confidence and creativity shown by this designer will stand the test of time. What can get dull are spaces without interesting design layers, Talisman Sacré, as a curtain is dramatic, here it isn’t too full and one would probably enjoy sitting in the room above for years to come.

Rue du Rosiers

How absolutely perfect is this beautiful curtain for a contemporary South East Asian interior? A large scale take on the bamboo motif, alternative leaves are hand painted with glamorous metallic outlines, and a strong vertical stripe will lengthen the height in the room. We like the smart thin horizontal lines too. Rue du Rosiers is printed on a medium open weave linen, and it is easy to imagine this in either luxe or more relaxed interiors, it is a design that will rejuvenate your space with a single curtain… and maybe a cushion or two? You can use this as an opaque day curtain, or line it for a night curtain.

These richly textured curtains convey a raw style of beauty–a relaxed sophistication that comes from weaving natural fibres. Adoré, on the left, combines thick jute fibers with fancier thinner yarns in varying colors, cutting them at intriguing angles on the face side creates a small but captivating effect. Meanwhile, Flamel, on the right features, a mix of more structured stripes and looser, irregular weaves for a dramatic and eye-catching look. Despite their seemingly effortless appearance, both curtains undoubtedly required a great deal of dedicated effort to craft such exquisite textiles.

Andia is a super modern outdoor and indoor sheer with a good structure, it is not floaty but has a strong form, and at the same time perfect transparency. Excellent beside a pool and it comes in two-tone beige and white and is made from solution dyed fire resistant polyester.

Little Whenzhou

This truly beautiful curtain is undeniably luxurious and poetic, translated from delicate Asian illustrations small golden river plants playfully float and dance upon an embossed background. The metallised yarns are strong and intricate, and it comes in six lovely colours.

With a focus upon the fabulous we have hand-picked a stellar few from Misia-Paris’ new curtain textile designs this year.

Talisman Sacré is an embroidered fabric that comes in two colour-ways. Many of us hang fairly plain curtains, however the large repeat on these drapes provides an opportunity to make a statement. We ask ourselves ‘will we tire of this’, but we think not? We believe that the confidence and creativity shown by this designer will stand the test of time. What can get dull are spaces without interesting design layers, Talisman Sacré, as a curtain is dramatic, here it isn’t too full and one would probably enjoy sitting in the room above for years to come.

Rue du Rosiers

Little Whenzhou

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Glamora

Richard — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:21:56 +0000

Glamora design exquisite bespoke wallpapers. Beautifully printed, they understand what it takes to make a wall beautiful and their research team are knowledgeable and experimental. From Northern Italy, using leading edge bases, their aesthetic sensibility is unparalleled.

Glamora effortlessly blend stunning Italian style with practical functionality, and because this is bespoke wallpaper there is no wastage whether you decorate a feature wall or several walls.

Glamora has curated their bespoke wallpapers into two distinct categories, the ‘creative collection’ and ‘special editions’. The creative collection can be printed on the versatile GlamDecor vinyl base or their charming cellulose paper base, Glamtrace. Every year they present an impressive range of new designs.

The Special editions are thematic collections, expertly printed on innovative bases tailored to specific uses. GlamPure is printed on an organic fibre base to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The luxurious metalised base of GlamSatin imbues designs with an unparalleled sense of elegance and grandeur. And with GlamFusion, the completely waterproof wall-covering, Glamora has truly surpassed all expectations, enabling designers to create impeccable wet-area installations.

Libecco draws inspiration from traditional batik patterns capturing the essence of Southeast Asian style. These vibrant & exotic bespoke wallpapers will infuse any space with energy and warmth, making it the perfect addition to spaces throughout the region.

Flutti is contemporary yet from an ancient time. It looks spectacular on these expansive walls, however for smaller spaces select the portion of the design that you like best. Glamora’s bespoke wallpapers are fitted to your exact wall size, there is no waste and they’ll send you a schematic presenting how your custom wall murals will look.

View wall murals at a distance, Sensation, above, looks 3-D but a close-up examination shows it is created graphically using intricate shadowing.

Glamora’s creative collections, Book XIII, features many exceptional designs, for example “Alseidi” on the left and “Bird List Song” on the right. These designs exemplify Glamora’s commitment to creating sophisticated and luxurious wall coverings that bring charm and gravitas to any space.

Tropicalia is a retro leafy design

Add some colour with Mosaico

Sipario is a strong geometric

Your installer probably won’t love you, but try Glamora on the ceiling. One can print the creative collection on glamdecor (vinyl), which is potentially best on the ceiling, or glamtrace (a cellulose paper base).

Overseas is from Glamora’s creative collection, Chapter XI. An exuberant botanical, layers of design, shapes, colours, textures and stripes make for real design depth and Overseas can brilliantly hide an uneven wall surface. Like many from the creative collection there are two colours-ways, one is bright above and below right is more a more subtle colour.

A close-up of Overseas details the intricacy of the design.

Overseas' second, more subtle colour variant

Glamora’s creative collection designs are each presented in two colour-ways allowing you to choose to suit your personal style and aesthetic preferences. Feast your eyes on Cascade, a stunning design that captures a painterly bird’s-eye view of water lilies, in both a bright and flamboyant hue above, and a subtle and luxurious antique gold coin-inspired colour on the right.

Behold the wondrous GlamFusion, a revolutionary completely waterproof wall-covering that is a true game-changer for designers. This innovative material has and exquisite silk touch that melds seamlessly with a Glamora’s creative aesthetic. Imagine the luxurious feeling of this heavenly wall-covering on bathroom walls, shower cubicles, kitchen backsplashes, spas, Turkish baths, and gyms. Not only perfect for residential and commercial settings, but also ideal for the hospitality and healthcare industries, GlamFusion is the ultimate choice for creating spaces that inspire and rejuvenate.

GlamFusion makes renovation work a breeze. Gone are the days of endless demolition work, noisy disturbances, and waste disposal. With GlamFusion, the need for such chaos is reduced, if not eliminated entirely. You can finally renovate with ease, allowing businesses such as wellness centres and hotels to make changes without the fuss and the noise.

Cleaning is a breeze, one can use diluted alcohol, ammonia, anti-limescale, degreasers and bleach to clean as the surface is completely non-porous. Glamfusion designs come with their own glue and silicone sealant. There are four collections, above is Kamini from the Hydra collection.

Komorebi is printed upon Glampure, an organic base which is softer, more delicate and very sophisticated. Tones are harmonious and muted, designs are elegant inspired by a Japanese aesthetic, nature and a desire for harmony. Komorebi invites mindful wellbeing into your space.

Calm and gorgeous at the end of this walk-in wardrobe, and tidily installed on the doors too.

The Divina Collection is printed on silky GlamSatin & was created in response to a desire for timeless beauty. These bespoke wall murals are loosely inspired by the Art Déco period, they evoke the glorious, sophisticated atmosphere of Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and the many iconic women of that time.

Golden swallows on the ceiling sweep your way into this art deco rejuvenation by designer Alessandro Pagani. A few miles outside of Milan this restaurant brings Italian gastronomy to the small town of Olgiate Olona.

Glamora’s website is probably one of the more inspirational websites, so many ideas in the most beautiful interiors. It has even won awards for it’s design Visit Glamora.it

Glamora design exquisite bespoke wallpapers. Beautifully printed, they understand what it takes to make a wall beautiful and their research team are knowledgeable and experimental. From Northern Italy, using leading edge bases, their aesthetic sensibility is unparalleled.

Glamora effortlessly blend stunning Italian style with practical functionality, and because this is bespoke wallpaper there is no wastage whether you decorate a feature wall or several walls.

The Special editions are thematic collections tailored to specific uses. GlamPure is printed on an organic fibre base to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The luxurious metalised base of GlamSatin imbues designs with an unparalleled sense of elegance and grandeur. And with GlamFusion, the completely waterproof wall-covering, Glamora has truly surpassed all expectations, enabling designers to create impeccable wet-area installations.

Libecco draws inspiration from traditional batik patterns capturing the essence of Southeast Asian style. This vibrant & exotic wall mural will infuse any space with energy and warmth, making it the perfect addition to spaces throughout the region.

Flutti is contemporary yet from an ancient time. It looks spectacular on these expansive walls, however for smaller spaces select the portion of the design that you like best. Glamora bespoke fit the parts of the design you like to your exact wall size, there is no waste and they’ll send you a schematic presenting how will look.

Wall papers are viewed at a distance, Sensation, above, looks 3-D but a close-up examination shows it is created graphically using intricate shadowing.

We feel that this design fits perfectly in a South-East Asian environ, these softly lit palm trees are just perfect.

Glamora’s website is probably one of the more inspirational websites, so many ideas in the most beautiful interiors. It has even won awards for it’s design Visit Glamora.it

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The subtle art of wallcovering

Jenny — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:38:23 +0000

As we cover more walls with wallpaper there seems to be a choice, do we choose an understated design or should we make a bold statement? There are arguments for both but here we focus upon the more low-key option: woven textural coverings and gentler designs in softer tones.

Many choose this direction as they feel that they will not tire so quickly and that art and other design elements will be easier to arrange. Again this is debatable but since we have some wonderful wall-coverings that suit the more delicate eye we thought it was timely to profile some.

Texture

How much do we need? Too little and you might as well paint but with too much it can get loud and belong with the ‘bold-statement-crowd’. Many woven papers have a strong horizontal line, this means that there will be an obvious join between panels. One solution is to use beading as in the images below, or you can embrace it, the beauty being where the panels join. This is especially true with a fine weave, without the seams the wall could look a little unremarkable. With the woven wall-coverings below from ROA Handwoven and Casamance we look carefully at texture.

ROA Handwoven

Harking from Indonesia these sustainable papers are made from natural fibres such as abaca, rattan and rice paper. Crafted in South East Asia ROA’s designs resonate beautifully in the region, it is as if this is where they belong. Left and above, by Studio Daminato, tiny knots in the rattan add a little excitement when you are close up, and they make this paper perfect at a distance.

A little shine can add the spice,  Wai, above looks like mosaic tiles.

Here a rice paper, called Skalen, has a fine string running vertically.

Casamance Wall-Coverings

Designed in France Casamance have a large and diverse selection of elegant and very contemporary designs. All are high performance and fire retardant. They cleverly weave and use indulgent mixes of different fibres to create fascinating textures.

Add in some character with Amboise. This is a jacquard weave which includes rattan plus a tad of pretty lurex fibres that make this sophisticated covering truly lovely.

Halana, above, has a graphic pattern that works brilliantly on the wall, but really only the tone-on-tone cream fits our brief being a subtle paper, It gently flows across the room, you can easily place your art upon it and put it on multiple walls. The browner colours are so funky together that we had to add it in but perhaps it has more of an opinion?

Mural Wall-Coverings

We have mural designs by Glamora, Emma Hayes, Timorous Beasties and Materialised. Murals can be powerful and so useful in many spaces from homes, hotels, workspaces and restaurants.

The above is from Glamora’s Komorebi collection. Inspired by a Japanese aesthetic there are themes of harmony, balance and well-being, Designed to create a calm ambiance Komorebi is printed upon GlamPure, an organic base paper. All designs evoke the Washi technique of Japanese paper making, and there are sixteen designs, either abstract or representations of plants and nature.

The Divina Collection was launched at the Milan Salone this year. It has a warm neutral palette with gold, brass and platinum highlights. Divina is opulent and reminiscent of the Art Deco era. Created by the research team at Glamora designs are printed on the luxurious GlamSatin base. The result is a shimmering silk like finish made from mix of viscose fabric and mineral powders.

The Creative Collection is where you will find the majority of Glamora’s designs, with new designs every year there are now twelve chapters offering a myriad of designs. You can see them all on-line at Glamora’s excellent and most inspirational website. Print on either high quality vinyl or on a fine cellulose based non woven paper.

Emma Hayes

From the ethereal queen of calm Emma Hayes come two new wallpaper designs. Veil directly below comes in rose and blue, like layers transparent fabric shifting in the breeze it is delicate with overlapping geometric shapes. We feel it is just lovely and will bring a lot of joy.

As we cover more walls with wallpaper there seems to be a choice, do we choose an understated design or should we make a bold statement? There are arguments for both but here we focus upon the more low-key option: woven textural coverings and gentler designs in softer tones.

Many choose this direction as they feel that they will not tire so quickly and that art and other design elements will be easier to arrange. Again this is debatable but since we have some wonderful wall-coverings that suit the more delicate eye we thought it was timely to profile some.

Texture

ROA Handwoven

A little shine can add the spice, Wai, above looks like mosaic tiles, and Skalen directly above lifts the design using a thin string.

Casamance Wall-Coverings

Add in some character with Amboise. This is a jacquard weave which includes rattan plus a tad of pretty lurex fibres that make this sophisticated covering truly lovely.

Mural Wall-Coverings

We have mural designs by Glamora, Emma Hayes, Timorous Beasties and Materialised. Murals can be powerful and so useful in many spaces from homes, hotels, workspaces and restaurants.

Emma Hayes

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On the ottoman is the splendidly textured 'Acaraho'.

On the ottoman is the splendidly textured 'Acaraho'.

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‘Gowan’ is basket dyed resulting in an uneven spread of colour.

On the seat pads is a textural linen with a baked-on chalk finish. Designs of the Time believe that fibres such as linen and chalk help one to connect with the natural world.

These textiles may appear casual yet a second glance proves that they are fabrics born from sophisticated and meticulous design practices. The result is confident, unique and very easy-to-use and live with designs. Yvan Puylaert and his team are steadfast in their pursuit of quality.

Soft tone-on-tone blue linens combine with the whitest sheets

‘Maska’ and ‘Canoa’ in inky indigo blues

Natural fibres such as linen, jute, hemp and wool, including goat’s wool, prevail creating textural structures.

An obsession with what can be done with natural fibres results in the perfect relaxed luxury. Visit designsofthetime.be

Designs of the Time, by Yvan Puylaert in Belgium, is the epitome in relaxed sophistication. Depth of colour and texture define a collection that is imbued with a spirit of adventure. Inspired by indigenous communities from around the world, designs are exotic yet contemporary.

On the ottoman in the sublime texture is 'Acaraho'.

This is what I really love, so we make no concessions. We very deliberately choose top quality materials that we like ourselves and from these we try to assemble a fascinating, personal and unique collection. This is not just my way of working, it’s my way of living.

On the seat pads is a textural linen with a baked-on chalk finish. Designs of the Time believe that fibres such as linen and chalk help one to connect with the natural world.

These textiles may appear casual yet a second glance proves that they are fabrics born from sophisticated and meticulous design practices. The result is confident, unique and very easy-to-use and live with designs. Yvan Puylaert and his team are steadfast in their pursuit of quality.

Soft tone-on-tone iinky-blue linens combine with the whitest sheets

‘Maska’ and ‘Canoa’ in inky indigo blues

Natural fibres such as linen, jute, hemp and wool, including goat’s wool, prevail creating textural structures.

Gowan is basket dyed resulting in an uneven spread of colour.

An obsession with what can be done with natural fibres results in the perfect relaxed luxury. Visit designsofthetime.be

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