2009 Momentum - Glashütte Original

Ever since 1999 Deborah Bowness has been designing wallpaper
that is as entertaining as it is unconventional – an example of her work
is featured in the picture to the left. She hand prints the paper with pictures
of everyday objects such as standing lamps and then paints over parts of
the black-and-white images with watercolour. The objects on Deborah’s wallpapers
– from chairs to hooks in the wall to crammed bookcases – give
the illusion of being three-dimensional. The „Observer“ newspaper has gushed
about her “new worlds of wallpaper design” and numerous design museums
have displayed the creative Brit’s work. Her innovative paper can be used
throughout the entire room but often just a single strip is enough to achieve
a remarkable effect. www.deborahbowness.com
Much more than just decoration. A room papered in the wall
coverings produced by French textiles company Elitis is more like an art
installation. Anyone who adorns their home with these unusual materials
is the kind of person who dares to be different and likes to exhibit their
individuality and sharp sense of style. The company’s latest hits are its “Big
Croco” wallpapers – fake crocodile skin available in many different colours
– and its “Native” fake-fur range, pictured here. The textured vinyl wallpaper
is not only a treat for the eyes, but for the fingertips too .The sensual fur
wall covering manages to elegantly combine classic sophistication with a
funkier, more modern feel. The same rule of thumb applies to these wall -
papers, though: less is more; sparing use of the paper will achieve a more
glamorous effect. www.elitis.fr
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