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Above: Soprano is part of the Elixir range of wallpapers by Graham & Brown


Above: Giles Miller Studio produces a range of innovative surface finishes and materials for interior and architectural specification


rushing up to the walls to stroke them.” As the interest in textured wallcoverings


grows, consumers and designers alike are able to be far more daring with their interior design schemes. “Creating a beautiful home isn’t just about the colour of the walls but also about the textures,” says Kia Sunda, founder of Kia Designs. Her advice is to always try to be adventurous with wallcoverings. “There is so much choice so go wild,” she says. As ever, the fashion world proves to be


a driving force in the wallcoverings industry with haute couture continuing to make its mark. But at the same time Mother Nature is also exerting an influence on both the materials used and the types of textures we are seeing. The latest ranges of textured wallcoverings have added shimmer and texture from metallic or pearlised inks, glass beads or sand, fake fur, feathers, sequins and mother of pearl, to grass cloth, natural brick, hand embroidered silks, flock, bamboo, cork and leather effect wallcoverings in snakeskin or crocodile, to name but a few. However, texture can be achieved


in more ways than one. Whilst adding ➔


Above: Concrete Wall is a collection of wallpapers made in Norway that feature very high- resolution images of concrete walls taken by Norwegian Photographer Tom Haga


Right: Shima is a luxurious beaded collection of


wallcoverings by Romo


“One of my personal favourites at the moment is the Shima Collection of wallcoverings by Romo. They are so gorgeous and add such life to a room. I am hoping to use a few of these in an upcoming project in both a living room and bedroom to add the little bit of oomph to the design. I also adore Barbara Hulanicki’s Skull wallpaper


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who doesn’t love flocked skulls?” Kia Sunda, Founder, Kia Designs


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