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Graham & Brown have an intriguing selection of wallpapers…I’ve yet to try wallpaper as a (somewhat) quick way to spruce up a room, but it’s getting more and more tempting as I see the choices for interesting patterns grow.

Hemingway Matchsticks Circles Wallpaper (left), $60.00,
Buy it here.

LLB Manor House Wallpaper (middle), $60.00,
Buy it here.

LLB Mystique Wallpaper (right), $60.00,
Buy it here.

I’m not one for the overly decorative, but as I see more and more spaces transformed by wallpaper, I’ve been drawn to the mix of patterned walls with the simplest of furnishings. I do have to say these wallpapers by Misha are truly exquisite, and even if it’s not your type of thing (or within your budget) it’s certainly worth taking a look at the level of detail involved.

“MISHA handmade wallpapers selects, produces and distributes silk hand-painted wallpapers, that act as decorative frescoes for any exclusive contemporary space.”

prices range from 75 € to 600 €/m2

[posted by katie]

Why not put a few birds randomly about the home?  Or you could do some wallpaper-like patterns all over a room…might be interesting.

“This stencil is for the birds! This set of 6 mini stencils is just the
thing for decorating your walls, shirt, furniture – just about anything
– with pretty plumed pals. Each stencil is approximately 4″ square, and
each contains a unique design. Imported. Wipe clean.”

8.5″w, 11″h

[posted by katie]

Are you sick of wallpaper yet? I’m not.

“ferm LIVING wallpapers have been specially treated to resist fading and to be reasonably washable. Each roll is 21 inches wide by 32.8 feet long. When determining the correct number of rolls you’ll need, be sure to measure to allow for the repeat.”

32.8″L x 21″W, Repeat pattern: 21 inches

This is an excellent picture of how well wall panels can create a truly unique environment.

“Cementitious, mineral composites have been favored by architects and designers around the world for their superior fire properties, relative light weight, and absence of harmful, off-gassing content. We feel that wall surfacing, which exposes large areas to potential fire hazard and circulated air should be safe: noncombustible and free of formaldehyde.”

-32″ by 32″ repeating panels for continuous surfaces of any size
-100% mineral, non-combustible, class A
-easily installed by finish carpenters

[posted by katie]

Dry Erase boards can look a little too ‘office-y’ sometimes, and that’s why I’m a little too excited about this paint. Right now I can think of a few walls in my house that might be perfect for this…

“Rust-Oleum Dry Erase Paint is a smooth, hard finish that creates a unique white writeable-erasable surface. Once dry, simply use any dry erase markers to draw or write messages and then erase! Application is easy and it has minimal odor making it safe to use indoors. Ideal for use on interior surfaces such as drywall, masonite, wood, cement, metal.”

If you’ve ever wished you could paint your walls a Pantone color, now’s your pricy chance. Pantone just released a line of paint through Fine Paints of Europe.

This custom wallpaper is created based on the location of objects on the wall in your home. It is warped and manipulated based on doors, outlets, light fixtures and even hanging art.

How great would this look on an accent wall or in a hallway?

Pattern repeat, 72cm. Roll size 10m x 52cm.
$45 for shipping to USA.

More Wallpaper from ferm, the Danish design house.

“ferm LIVING wallpapers have been specially treated to resist fading and to be reasonably washable. Each roll is 21 inches wide by 32.8 feet long. When determining the correct number of rolls you’ll need, be sure to measure to allow for the repeat.”

[posted by kris]

These panels, are light, will withstand a fire for up to 2 hours, paintable and made of natural substances that won’t poison your interiors. Did I mention that the creators of these wall panels won the 2004 Green Product Organic Design Award?

So here’s an idea to change up a space…these Chrome panels can be lined up or used alone or (!) you could even mount them on a ceiling for an extra-special effect. Light weight and easy installment insures that it’ll be quick transformation, and the price tag doesn’t hurt either.

Chromium plated plastic.

one panel; 21” w | 21” h | 2” d

If you were in the mood to liven up a wall, these are something to take a look at…

“Inhabit’s Embossed Wall Flats are designed to expand in any direction. With peel-and-stick adhesive tabs and an automatic pattern repeat these wall tiles are simple, modern, versatile and goof-proof. You can cover an existing wall, help disguise a not-so-smooth wall or add a modern pattern to any room setting.
Customize them by rotating every other tile or row, mix-and-match patterns or paint them to coordinate with your decor.”

Materials: Molded Bamboo Paper Pulp with Peel-&-Stick adhesive tabs
Notes: 10 panels per box. Coverage: 22.5 square feet. Off white paintable surface. Only for use indoors.

Other designs available.

These are by far the best in the recent world of embossed/textured wall coverings. They give pattern in such a way that adds interest without the distraction of too much detail or texture…

“Inhabit’s Embossed Wall Flats are designed to expand in any direction. With peel-and-stick adhesive tabs and an automatic pattern repeat these wall tiles are simple, modern, versatile and goof-proof. You can cover a existing wall, help disguise a not-so-smooth wall or add a modern pattern to any room setting. ”

Off-white paintable surface.
Inhabit Wall Flats are made with 100% bamboo pulp.

18″ x 18″ panels
10 panels per box
Coverage: 22.5 square feet

This is something I’ve wanted to use in a project since I saw it here but I’ve never had the need to. It’s acoustic paneling that adds a most interesting visual texture to the room as well.

“The panels are targeted to be most efficient in the frequency range corresponding to human voice communication and all the common acoustic environments associated with this.”

Each panel measures 23″ x 23″ x 3.15″
Made of Recyclable moulded polyester fiber
Available in four colors

Update: This item seems to be no longer available. (11/19/09)