Friday, May 6

Walls that Speak

Madrid Bars-Decoration on the Outside!







Wallpaper and Paint, decoration of the space around us, has always been the ultimate luxury- till now...and we love Ikea.


Since the advent of showhomes it has become de rigueur to demonstrate the latest trends and awareness of them to all and sundry.

The Symphony Showhouse!



Wallpaper has existed since walls needed decoration...They named a magazine after it




Wall decoration was around in the 10th Century...or up until polished concrete was possible.

'Serafine'hand-painted wallcoverings.

Papers were painted by hand, and by bespoke creators.




Previously, walls were decorated with tapestries or decorated with wood panelling, in Winter or in Castles, but in hotter climates, were decorated with tiles, mosaic or frescoes. Some rooms were completely clad in porcelain.
Some decoration addicts: Nureyev and Marie Antoinette..

Fontainebleu Palace


These influences were carried over into the first decorative papers, and are still traditional motifs, with flowers, leaves, and frescoe-style skies, angels and cherubs...Famous decoration addicts: Nureyev and Marie Antoinette
Today we are modern, printing has revolutionised our idea of possible 2D or flat decoration incuding decals, lit surfaces and giant photos and manufaturers vie for the perfect answer for YOU.




Street Heart Decals