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Image of a luminous living room with a dark parquet floor, featuring a large oval marble dining table supported by cylindrical legs in antiqued brass. A wood mid-century modern chair complements the table. In the background, a large window with a white curtain allows natural light to fill the space. Pendant lights with various lampshades in white glass illuminate the dining table. On the walls, Omexco's geometric marquetry collection "Imperialis" is displayed. It showcases a delicate interlocking pattern of wood against a metallic background. The shapes are dark brown, light brown and white, creating a sophisticated and harmonious atmosphere.
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Editorial

5 Ingenious Wallcoverings Designers Predict We'll See More of in 2024

Livingetc - January 2024
by Oonagh Turner
www.livingetc.com

2023 witnessed a surge of textured wallcoverings, as some of our favorite wallpaper brands and interior designers experimented with unique materials and fabrics to clad walls with. We've seen high-textured wallcoverings coming to the fore as an interesting alternative to wallpaper, bringing depth, dimension, interest and warmth, and it's part of a wider trend for added texture in the home. 'Textured wallcoverings are revolutionizing the world of interior design, offering a tactile and visually appealing alternative to traditional flat walls,' agrees Stefan Theunis from Omexco. 'With a wide range of textures to choose from, homeowners can create spaces that are both stylish and unique.'

For Phyllis Lui, principal at Kalu Interiors, wallcoverings provide a more luxe feel to a space. 'Wallpaper is typically flat, but proper planning with wallcoverings can create spaces that are unique and special.' We've spoken to the interior designers to get to grips with the wallcovering interior design trend and find out what types we should be keeping an eye out for in 2024.

A close-up of a mid-century modern armchair with a wooden side table, adorned with a book and a glass. A sleek, minimalist hanging lamp, showcasing a visible lightbulb, illuminates the scene. Natural daylight gently graces the wall, on which Omexco's marquetry wallcovering collection "Imperialis" is displayed. It showcases a delicate interlocking pattern of wood against a metallic background. The shapes are dark brown, light brown and white, creating a sophisticated and harmonious atmosphere.
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wood marquetry
In the world of new and exciting wallcoverings, wood marquetry is a style that captures the wider 1970s aesthetic, incorporating variations of brown hues and bringing unique pattern to walls.

'I think we’ll be seeing an embrace of traditional methods and artistry, mainly in plaster and wood marquetry,' says Kevin Dumais of Dumais Interiors. 'Both add texture to a space without wallpaper that feels incredibly contemporary and luxurious when deftly used.'

'Convivial appeal will be key as wood veneer and marquetry come into play alongside wonderful jacquard woven tapestries and beautiful natural fibres such as cork and sisal,' agrees Philippe Desart, managing director of Arte.

The new Imperialis Collection by Omexco is one such example of wood marquetry wallcoverings, and is a statement to the art of marquetry that incorporates geometric shapes, bold lines, and sumptuous symmetry.

The collection is made of paulownia wood which is meticulously placed against a gilded backdrop and the natural grain and texture of the wood veneer are displayed in all their glory.

The new Imperialis Collection by Omexco is one such example of wood marquetry wallcoverings, and is a statement to the art of marquetry that incorporates geometric shapes, bold lines, and sumptuous symmetry.

Oonagh Turner, Livingetc
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