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MEDIA ALERTS
News from the Wallcoverings Industry
The Wallcoverings Association has created Media Alerts to keep media up-to-date on news in the wallcoverings industry. Media Alerts is emailed to editors to provide a snapshot of new products and news announcements in our industry.  We hope you enjoy this issue. 
Spring 2015
 
   

Geometry At Play 

 

Taking inspiration from geometry, Symmetry's design elements face each other as if they are being reflected in a mirror. The ribbed lines within the geometric design are available as a companion wallcovering. The group also offers a small scale pattern of angled lines.  Mix and match these coordinating patterns and its palette of very usable colors for a wide range of possibilities.

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Spring Has Arrived 

 

Aquarella is part of the Papre

Muse collection from Stacy Garcia/New York for York Wallcoverings. This bold watercolor floral pattern boasts

a shimmery pearlescent ground and metallic accents that lend a sense of sophisticated confidence and luxury to any area of the home.  This elegant design comes in six pearlescent color treatments. Contact 

Metallicized Cork

 

Enjoy the beauty and texture of natural cork while utilizing a durable type II commercial grade wallcovering. Metallized Cork from Roysons' HD Walls combines the appeal of natural cork and the elegance of metallic leafing in a heavy duty wallcovering.  Choose from standard colors or develop a custom coloration. HD Walls offers concept, design, production and installation all under one roof. Contact

 

Blues & Golds Trending 

 

Every hue of blue and gold is showing up in fashion and interiors. Turquoise and teal combine with lively green and cobalt. Women's wear suggests a return to '70s browns and mustards.  See more on trending colors on Versa Wallcovering's blog. Versa is responding with great designs for guest room head walls, hotel and office corridors and educational spaces.  From left are new designs Borneo, Cadiz, Gossamer and Zambra.  Contact

 Virtual Mock-Ups 

 

TRI-KES has launched its Virtual Mock-up Room at tri-kes.com. Insert wallcoverings and fabrics into one or more customizable scenes and download high resolution installation shots.

Or share them by email or social media.  Physical samples can be sent via overnight mail. Sample order confirmation emails proactively provide all the

essential items customers need

to write specifications. 

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A Felt Finish  

 

A contemporary felt designed for wallcovering applications, Wannabe combines a soft texture with bright and joyful colors at an affordable price. While featuring a plush surface characteristic of wool felts, the polyester construction provides superior performance in flammability testing. Wannabe contains 100% recycled polyester, of which 95% is postconsumer. Ideal for creating a private space within a public setting, it's available in 15 colors. Contact 


Shades of Shibori 

 

Shibori from Bolta is a striking large-scale introduction that mimicks its ancient Japanese namesake. The infinite ways of binding, stitching, dyeing and twisting the fabric create dramatic visual effects inherent to the art form.  Multiple colors with soft blurred edges create the illusion of a three-dimensional look and modern movement within the pattern. Available from J. Josephson, Shibori includes recycled content. 

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Industry Leaders Honored 

 

The Wallcoverings Association awarded 5 industry leaders. John Baechle, former CEO of RJF International, now Koroseal Interiors, received the Allman Award, the industry's highest honor. President's Awards went to Beth Rich, LSI Wallcovering Marketing Director; Giselle Walsh, MDC Wallcoverings Dir. of Environmental Affairs/Manager of Training; Mark Strauss, President Emeritus of Interior Design; and Carol Cisco, Publisher of Interior Design.  Contact  

Nature-Inspired Harmony 

 

Tigris finds inspiration in the meandering branches of a river and the subtle movement of sand formations. This signature emboss creates an interplay of fluid elements balanced by vertical bands, creating a harmonious design with flow and energy. A nature-inspired color line is enhanced by a pearlescent luster, providing contemporary appeal. Made by Len-Tex, Tigris is available in 16 colors.

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Sculpted 3-D Effects

 

The Jonathan Mark Collection brings together an eclectic mixture of three dimensional textile effects,  modern art influences and sculptural carved techniques, all rendered in vibrant color palettes, metallic accents, and presented in durable contract vinyl wall covering. It is manufactured in the U.S. by Fidelity Industries using water based inks, recycled raw materials, and no earth depleting chemicals or solvents.  

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Around the World

  

From Wolf Gordon comes Recollections.  Designers Constantin and Laurene Boym drew on a lifetime of travel to Jaipur, Glasgow, Venice and New York's Broadway to create four designs that capture the character of each locale through intricate patterning and distinctive color schemes.  Infused with personal souvenirs of places visited through the years, these evocative patterns add sophistication to commercial interiors.

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Uncork Corcho  

 

DeNovo Wall Presents Corcho Wall Covering combining the soft, textural nuance of cork with high performance  and aesthetic beauty. Corcho creates a room with instant appeal. A light wash glazes the surface to highlight and elevate the subtle, organic pattern detail. A palette of 18 colorways - including opulent whites, neutrals and rich deep tones - reflects the elements of shimmering flint, satin bark, mica and metal.  

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