Menswear Meets Wallcovering

Recently a few team members here at K2 made a fab trip across the pond to London for the Decorex International design show. It was our first time attending the amazing show, featuring the best and brightest of high-end design. One of the highlights for us was the Weitzner Limited/Pollack booth. They had an amazing energy and some beautiful products that really stood out from the rest. One of our favorites was Weitzner Limited’s Madison Stripe wallcovering. There seems to be a wonderful trend of men suiting materials, techniques and vibe crossing over to the interior design world and this product fits right in. The quilted faux suede stripe was shown in a pale grey with a faint stripe and a sumptuous hand, curiously enough, made from a super durable nylon microfiber.  It was truly stunning in person and we could imagine it anywhere from an elegant study or library to the hottest club in Vegas!

Love and Haight

Designer Sondra Alexander always seems to straddle the line between fashion and product design very well. Never following trends, yet somehow perfectly on point with her designs that are classic but fresh at the same time. Her new collection, Haight Ashbury, brings the San Francisco 60’s vibe of hand-dyed wallcoverings made from organic rice paper and water based inks to an elevated level with the moody color palette and unfussy aesthetic. We can’t get enough of the wallcoverings because of their versatile usage and how seamlessly they would fit in with Proenza Schouler’s spring collection! Check out all the wallcoverings at yangki’s redesigned website: www.yangki.com

(Runway image courtesy of Glamour)

Rock Star

When it comes to creating luxurious textiles and surfaces with soul, Wietzner Limited is our go to designer. The new Nature Collection doesn’t disappoint with its seven styles of wallcovering based around the elements of earth, water and light. The beautiful papers use unique materials such as stone and pulp to create slightly raised surfaces that shimmer and shine in various lights. Made from thinly sliced layers of stone and then backed on paper, “Quarry” and “Stratum” have been garnering much media attention. Imagine the possibilities…

The Baroque Papers

Known for creating exquisite colors, detail and historical charm, Farrow & Ball  http://www.farrow-ball.com have released a beautiful collection of wallpapers that bring an old world flavor with a kicked up palette. The collection is comprised of three different designs in twenty-one colorways, all inspired by the artistic style of the Baroque period. The dazzling large scale papers preview this month and are appropriately titled “The Baroque Papers”. We’re loving the dramatic designs that would be suitable in just about any space.

Not So Black & White

The effect of restricting a color palette to simply black and white is well… not so ‘black and white’. The outcome of this chromatic odd couple ranges from classic to contemporary, from specific time periods to timeless elegance. The reason that using black and white together evokes such a large range of feelings is due to the fact that it has always been and always will be in style.

William Switzer Collection – Piedmontese Side Table

J Banks Collection – Fulton Chair

Ann Sacks Mosaics – ipanema

Rodolph Fabrics – left to right: In Sync, Sequel, Oracle, and Bolero

Tracy Kendall Wallpaper – Florals

Geometric Reverberation

Geometry is a wonderful design tool for producing balanced work that requires intricate and detailed repetition. By using nonrepresentational shapes such as lines, circles, ellipses, triangles, rectangles, and polygons, designers can create complex patterns that continue on infinitely and result in a complex motif that is almost mesmerizing to the eye.

Pollack fabric collection – Circumstance

Nomi outdoor fabric collection – Omei

Alicia D Keshishian, Carpets of Imagination – Parqué

Weitzner Wallcovering – Enduit Collection, Bandlet

Silhouette

Silhouette from Moon Shadow Collection – Lori Weitzner creates an understated feeling of depth and movement with this playful print. The sophisticated color combination is emphasized by beautiful pearl accents, which shimmer in a dazzling fashion.

Wallcoverings by Tracy Kendall

London-based print designer Tracy Kendall, whose imaginative and experimental wallcoverings have graced the walls of such museums as the Cooper Hewitt, is now available nationally through the Ted Boerner New York showroom.

Kendall’s collection of novel wallcoverings includes hand crafted elements such as buttons, fringe, tags and sequins that create texture, shadow and depth within an interior space. All of the wallcoverings are custom made to meet the client’s specific requirements. Kendall works closely with her clients in order to produce the finished design that best fits their needs.

Into The Woods

A painterly illusion rooted in the tradition of faux-bois — French for “false wood” — has been sought after since the 17th century and adorns the majestic palaces of Europe. Yangki updates the fashion with Into The Woods, a hand-painted wallcovering perfectly suited for modern interiors by offering an organic irony to the minimalism prevalent in today’s design world.

29″ wide. Class A rated. Offered in eight colorways on vinyl ground:
Cornsilk; Denim; Driftwood; Espresso; Medieval Gold; Midnight; Poison Ivy; and Venetian. Custom colors available.

The Yangki collection of wallcoverings is designed and hand-painted by Sondra Alexander.

Song Collection from B. Mori

B. Mori & Co. brings the ingenuity and artistic innovation of China’s distinguished Song Dynasty to their latest wallcovering collection. This collection captures the creativity and imagination of its namesake in all thirty-one of its refined and elegant patterns.

Each B. Mori wallcovering is hand crafted from 100% silk before being hand-painted as a mural to exact specifications, so there are no repeats and each piece is distinct.In addition, B. Mori offers an innovative custom program that allows your creativity to flourish throughout the process, from design concept to installation. Within an intimate, boutique-like atmosphere, you will work directly with designers, artisans, and staff to actualize your own vision.

Sneak Peak of NeoCon

Sondra Alexander Couture for Koroseal | Booth 8-7066
Dressage – Inspired by the harmony, flexibility and balance found in French equestrian pageantry, Sondra Alexander’s Dressage design combines the subtle textures of wood carving and leather to exemplify the elegance and sophistication of this classical artform.

Rocky Mountain Hardware | Urban Archaeology Showroom | Suite 108
The Ellis Collection – Designed by Rocky Mountain Hardware Design Studio, the brand new Ellis Collection is inspired by the finely ornamented fittings of the Victorian era. Its designs are fresh and innovative, while preserving the traditional aesthetic hallmarks and timeless beauty of the period.

Ted Boerner | Holland & Sherry Showroom | Suite 6-118
The Commune Dining Table and Server – Inspired by the concept that a dining table is more than just an heirloom, Ted Boerner’s Commune embodies what a dining table truly is: a place where friends and family gather together and connect with one another; a place where new traditions are made. The coordinating Commune Server completes the room’s aesthetic.

Rodolph | Summer Hill Showroom | Suite 6-157
Traviata – Part of the new Insignia collection, Rodolph’s Traviata is reminiscent of the great Italian opera of the same name. This exquisite velvet marries rich luminous elements with a contemporary floral composition, and adds luster to any setting.

Nomi Fabrics | David Sutherland Showroom | Suite 1800
Taza – Nomi has added yet another stunning fabric to her “high couture for the home.” Taza, a hand-painted 100% linen chintz, offers delightful visual texture inspired by richly patterned Moroccan mosaics.

Aldo Bernardi | William Switzer Showroom | Suite 1850
Civetta Chandelier – Like patinated palmettos, an array of individual fixtures branch out from the slender central trunk of Aldo Bernardi’s copper and brass Civetta Chandelier, ensuring bright light in even the most spacious areas.

ICFF 2009’s Best of Show Only at Ted Boerner New York

Pioneering wall covering designer Tracy Kendall has won the coveted Editors Award at this year’s ICFF. Tracy’s trademark wit and textural innovation caught the eyes of the Editors Committee, and she was awarded Best of Show in the Wall Coverings category.

Tracy’s complete collection is available nationally through Ted Boerner New York showroom, Suite 515, New York Design Center. Stop by today and see what catches your eye!

Eclipse from Weitzner

Eclipse, a stunning and fiery new wall fabric from Weitzner Limited. Available in ten dramatic colorways, Eclipse’s contrasting lines are reminiscent of the elegant striations seen along timeworn canyons, providing intense depth and texture to any wall space.

Sondra Alexander Couture

Sondra Alexander has done it again with Dressage and Zambezi.

Inspired by the harmony, flexibility and balance found in French equestrian pageantry, Sondra Alexander’s Dressage design combines the subtle textures of wood carving and leather to exemplify the elegance and sophistication of this classical artform. Type II vinyl wallcovering in 15 luxurious colorways.

Inspired by one of Alexander’s trips to Africa, Zambezi brings the wonderful texture of wet crocodile to the home in 16 sophisticated yet fun colorways. Sondra Alexander Couture collection available through Koroseal Interior Products Group.

Perfect Proportions

Neptune — hand-painted wallcoverings by Yangki wallcoverings is composed of patterning that is evocative of the nautilus shell. With a mylar foil ground, this 30-inch-wide pattern is available in eight colorways: Black Ice (shown), Lilac, Sable, Stingray, Copper, Gold Coast, Key Largo, and Pisces.