Best of Year 2019: 14 Wall Covering/Textile Product Winners

The growing trend of visually compelling patterns in wallcoverings and tiles is explored, highlighting a shift towards personalization and artisanal craftsmanship in home decor. Digital printing has fueled this surge, allowing for intricate and unique designs that cater to individual tastes. The article notes a move away from the dated concept of 'eclectic' towards creating environments that are distinctive to the homeowner, emphasizing the 'mark of the maker.' Wallcoverings, despite fluctuating in popularity, are currently experiencing a significant resurgence, largely due to the influx of artisanal producers. High-end companies like Fromental and de Gournay offer sophisticated patterns, landscapes, chinoiserie, and period murals, often featuring luxurious details like gilt. Designers such as Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke of Madcap Cottage advocate for extensive use of pattern on walls, floors, ceilings, and furnishings, illustrating their approach in their book "Prints Charming." They view this as a contemporary 'Arts and Crafts movement,' a reaction to digital overload, seeking authentic, handcrafted touches in homes. Even designers known for modern aesthetics, like Michael Berman, acknowledge the appeal of surface decoration. Berman suggests that the enduring popularity of mid-century modern style, characterized by simple furniture and clean lines, creates an ideal backdrop for more adventurous patterns on walls and floors. The article also delves into innovations in tile, particularly porcelain, showcased at events like Cersaie in Bologna, Italy. Digital printing has significantly advanced graphic capabilities in tile design, with themes focusing on nature, realistic wood looks, geometrics (some with 3D effects), retro styles, artistic murals, and metallic integrations. Examples include wide planks, narrow boards, varied grains, and fashion-forward taupey grays in wood-look tiles, often laid in chevron patterns. Unexpected twists, such as Unica's Woodline collection, combine wood grain with crisp black outlines and dimensional effects. Furthermore, concrete-look porcelain tiles, like those from the Cir brand by Gruppo Romani, draw inspiration from historical designs, such as glazed tiles from Havana, often arranged in patchwork patterns. Global inspirations are evident in new wallcovering designs. Flavor Paper offers a large-scale linked circle pattern resembling stitching, inspired by 19th-century South African textiles. Black Edition's Herbaria collection features rich, oversized florals reminiscent of Dutch Masters paintings. Voutsa's Tahitia chinoiserie, by artist George Venson, uses grass cloth for texture and depicts exotic foliage. Madcap Cottage's vibrant, jungly fronds for York wallpaper feature electric shades on a black background. Aimee Wilder’s cheetah print stands out due to unorthodox color pairings and the pattern's scale, creating a sense of swirling motion. The distinction of contemporary designs from older styles lies in both scale and palette choices. A subtle metallic sheen, particularly gold, is another prevalent design element in both tiles and wallcoverings, contributing warmth to home decor. This can range from a delicate whisper on grass cloth to integrated designs like gold stripes or geometric hexagons in real metal inlays on marble or porcelain. Beyond traditional applications in bathrooms and backsplashes, ceilings are increasingly becoming a canvas for tile and wallcovering. Borders are also evolving beyond conventional linear forms, becoming whimsical and artistic, as seen in Ceramica Bardelli's Fornasetti collection of staggered air balloons and sailing ships. These diverse offerings ensure that artisanal looks for walls, floors, and ceilings are available across a wide range of budgets, allowing for extensive personalization. #Wallcoverings #TileDesign #HomeDecor #InteriorDesign #PatternDesign #DigitalPrinting #ArtisanalCraftsmanship #Personalization #DesignTrends

The year 2024 saw a resurgence of bold and enthusiastic approaches in designer wallpaper and fabric launches, moving away from the quiet luxury aesthetic. This shift was evident from events like Paris Deco Off, showcasing vibrant palettes and daring colorways. The trends observed included heritage brands reinterpreting archival prints and contemporary labels embracing psychedelic influences. One prominent trend was the celebration of Japanese design principles, known as 'Travels to Japan.' This included homages to wabi-sabi, Japandi fusions, and kanso, which manifested in textiles as love letters to Japan's natural landscapes and artistry. Collections like De Gournay's Byōbu and Fromental's New Gilded Age, with its Kiku Garden and Haiku designs, drew inspiration from the Edo Period and traditional Japanese painting. Designers Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen referenced Imari porcelain, while Pierre Frey's Soleil Levant collection incorporated ukiyo-e woodblock prints and silk obi patterns. Clarence House's À La Japonaise collection featured prints inspired by ink painting, Nara's deer, and Noh theatrical costumes. The 'After Dark' trend showcased neo-Victorian influences, with British brands like House of Hackney and Soane introducing striking floral prints on dark backgrounds. Soane's Violas and Mabille, for example, presented dynamic large-scale designs. Pierre Frey's Sceaux fabric in Nocturne evoked famille-noire porcelain, and Casamance’s Xalapa offered a tropical feel. Élitis’s Arabesque contributed to this trend with abstract, pulsating shapes, creating an invigorating high-contrast aesthetic. Another theme, 'Day at the Museum,' drew inspiration from art and cultural institutions. S. Harris's Identity collection channeled Abstract Expressionists and Color Field painting. Harlequin’s Onburo wallpaper offered Rothko-like meditative stripes. Breegan Jane's collection for Clarke & Clarke transformed African wildlife into Pop art and painterly fabrics, with Malindi wallpaper featuring graphic repeats reminiscent of Warhol and Nairobi wall covering evoking Monet's waterlilies. Aux Abris’s Woodlands collection featured floral prints in the style of Sonia Delaunay's 1930s drawings. Pierre Frey’s Azuma wall covering depicted furoshiki, with bundles resembling Yayoi Kusama’s gourds. Other art-inspired releases included S. Harris's Cubist print for Georges Braque and Maharam's collaborations with artist Jacob Hashimoto. The 'Acid Trip' trend highlighted designers' embrace of bold, psychedelic colors. Élitis’s Excentrique line and Morris & Co.’s Bedford Park collection reimagined archival prints in vibrant new colorways, such as Strawberry Thief in fuchsia and turquoise. Rubelli's Formafantasma adopted a Lite-Brite palette in the Gardens collection, while Sahco's 2024 collection featured delicate, disparately arranged petals in scintillating cranberry, citron, frothy orange, and turquoise. Dedar’s Jamu Jungle and Déjà Vu Jamais showcased kaleidoscopic labyrinths in vivid hues like flamingo pink. Maharam also planned to introduce Nova by Sander Lak, featuring a pattern that captures the flow and movement of color. 'Woodland Embarking' focused on arboreal themes, with chic tree designs appearing throughout 2024. Sahco’s Art Deco–esque Sariska print, Arte’s Riverbank jacquard, and Aux Abris’s Sheltering Pond mural took inspiration from forests and natural landscapes. Dedar’s Il Giardino In Una Stanza and House of Hackney’s Trees Please print offered magical, storybook-like imagery. Larsen debuted a leaf-like printed fabric as a versatile alternative to palm prints. The 'Stamp of Approval' trend saw brands putting twists on stamped motifs, from delicate florals to bold geometrics. Fermoie’s Ruffle and Rapture & Wright’s Pablo’s Polka were abstract highlights. Textile studio Otea launched offerings inspired by block prints and folk art. Maison Venu, Schuyler Samperton Textiles, Peter Dunham Textiles, and Nina Campbell incorporated pops of color through printed petals, embracing the imperfections of handmade crafts. 'Dialing Up the Charm' featured novelty prints that brought personality to interiors. Nina Campbell’s Dallimore collection for Osborne & Little included the Tudeley fabric with jubilant potted plants. GP&J; Baker’s collaboration with Kit Kemp reimagined archival imagery and included Robina’s Dinner Party with animal-emblazoned plates. Ralph Lauren’s Boatyard print offered a nautical twist, while bows and berries appeared in releases from Schumacher and Molly Mahon. Animal novelty prints continued with Schumacher’s A Country Life collection and Teil Duncan’s whimsical creatures. De Gournay’s Celestial Atlas provided a unique offering with a Zodiac ceiling mural. 'Blue Is the New Neutral' observed the prevalence of dusty, icy cerulean shades as an antidote to electric hues. Ronsard, a tapestry-inspired floral from Quenin 1865, was revived by Lelièvre. The Vale London’s Shaw and Noreen patterns, with hibiscus flowers, epitomized the coastal-grandmother aesthetic. Schumacher and Caroline Lizarraga for Parete created distinctive blue patterns. Flora Soames’s Stockton fabric infused blue into a historic Jacobean-inspired print, and Loro Piana Interiors’ Hebrides offered a deep cerulean herringbone tweed. French blues also appeared in collections from Elliston House and Weitzner. 'Better With Age' explored the English country house aesthetic, featuring moody faded florals and withered roses. Ralph Lauren’s Dorset Garden fabrics included plaids, damasks, and floral prints in muted hues, with Espalier Vintage Rose being reintroduced. Guy Goodfellow, Leah O’Connell Textiles, and Sanderson also presented blossoms on cream and beige grounds. Zak+Fox and Colefax and Fowler gave plaids and stripes a settled-in effect, and Amber Interiors drew inspiration from shibori for her line with Studio Four NYC. Linen grounds were popular for imbuing fabrics with subtle age and lightness. 'To Be a Dragonfly on the Wall' highlighted the enduring charm of dragonfly motifs in novelty prints. Clarence House’s Tonbo print referenced Japanese woodblock prints and folk art, symbolizing victory and agility. Aux Abris’s Kelmscott collection included a kaleidoscopic Dragonfly paper. Harlequin’s Demosille design and Teil Duncan’s Dragonfly Stripe offered modern, candy-colored updates. S. Harris reintroduced Bugskins with colorful embroidered insects on a dark linen-blend ground. Finally, 'Nature-Made' showcased sophisticated textured wall coverings crafted from natural materials. Straw, wood, and other elements were adapted by artisans, leading to experiments in pattern-making. Arte’s Hawaiian-inspired Lanai collection featured hand-crafted rattan and raffia elements. Weitzner and Omexco harnessed natural materials in their Imprint and Intuition collections. Osborne & Little integrated color into wovens using age-old paper-weaving techniques, as seen in the Papyrus wall covering. Phillip Jeffries’ Enchanting Planks created a geometric collage from banana leaves, and CMO Paris’s Sisal Murals offered eye-catching neutral tones and marquetry. These trends collectively represent a dynamic and enthusiastic year in designer wallpaper and fabric, emphasizing diverse cultural inspirations, artistic influences, and a departure from subdued aesthetics. #WallpaperTrends #FabricTrends #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #JapaneseDesign #ArtInspired #ColorTrends #NaturalMaterials #ArchivalPrints #NoveltyPrints

The article presents an overview of the most significant textile and wallcovering trends identified at Paris Déco Off 2026, an annual event showcasing innovations in fabrics and wallcoverings. Key themes observed include painterly florals, modern reinterpretations of historic designs, bold geometry softened by handcrafted elements, and decorative details that prioritize intention over mere ornamentation. The trends suggest a shift towards materials, motifs, and moods that will influence interior design in 2026. Clarence House introduced a collection with a hand-painted aesthetic, featuring meandering lines and organic shapes that evoke a topographic landscape, blending abstraction with natural forms. Harwood House, designed by Cortney Bishop for Holland & Sherry, presented the Grove Collection, demonstrating refined nature-inspired patterns. This collection masterfully combines botanicals, geometrics, and textured weaves in an earthy, sun-softened palette, achieving harmony without visual competition. Iatesta Studio, in collaboration with Kendall Wilkinson, unveiled a sculptural pendant light that reinterprets the 'skirted' trend from sofas and chairs. This piece features softly pleated metal with a timeworn patina, suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, offering decorative appeal without overt nostalgia. Kit Kemp’s collaboration with GP & J Baker showcased her vibrant and joyful design philosophy, incorporating stripes, florals, and folkloric motifs in a confident yet livable manner, characteristic of her work for Firmdale Hotels. Arte presented “Les Tapisseries,” specifically the _Escapade_ design, a wallcovering that creates the illusion of a faded pastoral painting on an architectural scale, resembling an antique tapestry rather than a contemporary product. Liberty's _House of Liberty_ murals feature integrated ornamental borders directly printed onto the wallcovering, eliminating the need for separate trims and providing an architectural and decorative framing effect reminiscent of historical paneling. The Vale London’s collaboration with Andrea Monath Schumacher translated the designer's grandmother’s artwork into a collection of graphic, softly geometric wallcoverings, imbuing personal history into modern patterns with an intimate feel. Little Greene’s _In the Garden_ collection, developed with the National Trust, includes _Mr Straw’s Greenhouse_, a pattern inspired by a 1930s grocer's greenhouse with potted cacti and succulents, offering a charmingly graphic and lighthearted aesthetic. Omexco and Kim Mupangilaï introduced a wallcovering that blurs the lines between surface and sculpture, featuring wood marquetry that translates Mupangilaï’s furniture forms into abstract, architectural shapes, emphasizing depth and shadow. Osborne & Little’s Spring 2026 wallpapers are characterized by saturated colors and layered ornamentation, with motifs appearing jewel-like against deep backgrounds, creating a rich surface that invites close examination. Perennials’ new rug line showcases bold graphic designs, combining crisp geometry and stylized florals with a fresh palette that acts as a strong anchoring element in a room. Phillip Jeffries’ _Drama_ mural is a theatrical wallcovering that uses trompe-l’œil drapery folds and a dark, inky palette to transform walls into a stage-like setting, creating atmosphere rather than merely serving as a background. Ralph Lauren Home’s Spring 2026 _Meadow Lane_ collection offers a refined coastal aesthetic, featuring batik-inspired florals, classic stripes, and airy linens. This collection achieves an elegant, relaxed look that appears curated over time. Lastly, Martin Brudnizki’s _Romaunt_ collection for Samuel & Sons highlights passementerie, making fringe, tassels, and borders central to the room's design. This collection, inspired by years of ideas from Brudnizki’s own interior aspirations, brings a romantic and intentional decorative element. #ParisDécoOff #TextileTrends #WallcoveringTrends #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #FabricDesign #Wallpaper #DecoratingTrends #HomeTextiles