The fabric effect: 8 of the best textural wallcoverings
These paper-backed textile wallcoverings are a fast-track to a tactile finish
From Harry Nuriev’s denim-clad exhibition at the Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery to David Collins’s cashmere-wrapped retail interior, a growing number of international projects are making use of highly textured wallcoverings. While decorating with fabric may seem like a daunting task, it’s actually pretty easy to do yourself at home – as outlined by The Textile Wall Company’s Hepzabeth Evans. As the trend continues to pick up speed, we’ve put together an edit of our favourite wallcoverings that give the effect of a traditional fabric-covered wall. From shiny moire to ultra-modern ridged textiles and everything in between, there’s a design to suit every home.
‘Amoir Libre’ wallcovering, Dedar
The mesmerising, optical effects of moiré is captured in Dedar’s dazzling ‘Amoir Libre’ wallcovering. Vibrant and luminous, the material evokes the flow of water, making it a great option to use in bathrooms or powder rooms. £256.50 per m, dedar.com
‘Ridge’ wallcovering, Arte
As its name suggests, ‘Ridge’ is a wallcovering formed of ribbed lines that feel velvety to the touch. The three-dimensional material provides depth and warmth to a wall and, although it’s available in five shades, we love this jewel-red hue. £289 per m, janeclayton.co.uk
‘Pilastre’ wallcovering, Elitis
Taking inspiration from Greek columns and classical fluting, this wallcovering brings ancient architecture into the 21st century. The harsh lines are softened by the comforting velvet material, which calls out to be touched. £218, selectedwallpapers.com
‘Willow’ wallpaper, Beata Heuman
Traditionally used for ceramic plates in Stoke on Trent in the late 1700s, this pattern has been given an update by Heuman, whose wallpaper has been screen printed onto cotton linen and then paperbacked so that it can be installed on walls. £150 per roll, beataheuman.com
‘PJ Color Splash’ wallcovering, Philip Jeffries
If it’s a hit of texture and colour you’re after, look no further than Philip Jeffries’s ‘Color Splash’ range. The studio promises to have ‘a shade for every interior imaginable – from dreamy blues and calming greens to vibrant reds and pinks.’ £65 per m, phillipjeffries.com
‘Tatami’ wallcovering, Arte
Arte’s geometric-patterned ‘Tatami’ wallcovering takes production cues from the ways in which Japanese Tatami mats are folded and stacked. The resulting effect is that the embroidered lines feel slightly raised on the sisal material. £1,179 per roll, arte-international.com
‘Sumba’ wallcovering, Casamance
Designed as part of Casamance’s ‘Solal’ collection, this wallpaper is at once bold and calming. It’s made from 100 per cent woven raffia with a repeated pattern of interlocking and inverted rounded shapes. £127 per m, selectedwallpapers.com
‘Sagano’ wallcovering, Colony
London-based designer Luiza Marra’s studio Casa Luiza has released a collection of illustrative wallcoverings with the staple British fabric shop Colony. The material comes in a wide range of backing colours including forest green, mustard yellow and ochre. £174 per m, colonyuk.com
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