WALLPAPER: BACK ON THE INTERIOR DESIGN AGENDA
Wallpaper/Wallcoverings: back on the interior design agenda
How will Boris Johnson’s leadership be remembered? The outgoing Prime Minister will be most remembered for the interior make-over of No. 11 Downing Street – especially ‘that’ wallpaper!
Gold wallpaper, costing more than £800 a roll, was the talking point of a luxury interior design scheme at No. 11 reportedly costing more than £100,000. The lavish covering was specified by high end interior designer Lulu Lytle - the co-founder and director of Soane Britain. Her handcrafted paper was supposedly so heavy it started peeling off, needing specialist attention to remedy the issue.
While the funding of the Prime Minister’s renovation was the real scandal, the media frenzy did bring wallpaper firmly back into the luxury interiors spotlight. Wallpaper and wallcoverings can completely transform a space, with so many options that you can let your imagination run wild.
In our little black book here at Rudolph Diesel Interiors, we gravitate to a wonderful supplier, Arte International, who create the most sensational wallcoverings - bold, beautiful, striking and of excellent quality.
If, like the Johnsons, metallic wallpaper has caught your eye, you’re in luck. We think Arte International’s Metal X Stellar collection is a luxe addition to any interior design. We have used the oxidised metal-effect sheets in cloakrooms, living rooms and even bar areas – opt for the gold 37510 colourway for a more affordable alternative to Lulu Lytle’s wallpaper! We also adore Silk X for an opulent and timeless result. The subtle sheen of this metallic, textured wallcovering really elevated a West London office we had the pleasure of refurbishing.
If you’d like to incorporate more wallpaper into your home, book a consultation with us. Our interior design studio in London is a hive of wallpaper ideas and samples, and we can use CGI technology to illustrate how any room could look with an unlimited number of wallpapers choices on the walls.