You can paint your wall or use wallpapers and that's it, right? Wrong! There are many wall coverings that will breathe a new life in any kind of space, from bedroom to the modern office.
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If you are looking for decadence and luxury look no further. The Marquetry Inlaid Wood Veneer designed by Maya Romanoff (what a suitable name, isn't it?) are made of unusual materials to make exotic wall coverings. The Marquetry Veneer uses micro-thin pieces of wood on a paper backing. The pattern is laser cut and then painstakingly inlaid by hand. Available in 19-meters rolls it is so flexible you can even wrap it around a column. In an age of minimalism this is a great return to decorative styles. Use it get back to the age of tsars and kings.
After wood, let's see another natural material. Eldorado Stone Company is making wonderful things with stone for the last 30 years. They have an interior line that is simply amazing. Cast from custom molds created from selected natural stones, these stone veneers can be used in any room where you want to use the warmth of real stone. Installing manufactured stone is not only economical at half the price of natural stone, it is also lightweight and requires no foundations. Eldorado Stone can be applied to any structurally sound surface.
OK, let's continue with natural materials but a little more expensive. These custom gold aluminium laminate walls by 3form are the ultimate luxury. Rich but tasteful, the Alchemy walls seem to glow from with a deep, rich colour. You can let the walls speak for themselves by keeping the surrounding decor simple, or you can enhance the glitter and glam with equally ritzy furnishings. Either way, you’ll cast a spell over your guests with their magic, rippled effect. And it's kinda cool to have gold on the wall.
Forget boring paints and outdated wallpapers, this decorative wall panelling by B&N is a new unique way to bring exciting decorative patterns to your home. "Iconic" is the name and stunning is the game. This wall panelling is produced using a unique method of formed laminate over carved wood, which gives you that sculpted look along with durability that lets you saw, screw, nail, glue or mount it to suit your specifications. Then just paint as you please and you're good to go. These wall panels are also available with fire- or water-resistant cores.
Leather skin mosaics have become the trend du jour. Although we are not fans or leather everywhere, that material can be very useful. This leather skin mosaic by Silven comes in panels that can be arranged to suit any size and shape. Not limited to walls, this versatile wall covering can also be used to finish architectural features like columns and arches. These mosaics are available in a natural finish or with a gold effect, bronze, silver, or select an exotic print. Don't go too far, use it with care and you'll get a great embellishment. ■
