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Painterly Effects

A fresh crop of fabrics and wall coverings are (brush) strokes of genius

HIP TO BE SQUARES  Neutral tones comingle with vibrant colors in Elitis’ new Bohemian-inspired Tribus collection of wall coverings, influenced by global artisanship. Comporta, shown here, is characterized by a rich patchwork pattern of tie-dyed raffia squares. elitis.fr

THROWING SHAPES  From Kravet’s Art District collection comes Mural, a blend of loose brushstrokes and abstract forms resembling a canvas you might spy hanging in the Hirshhorn. Printed on luxurious 100-percent linen, the pattern is available in four colorways. kravet.com


GRACIOUS GESTURES  Robust, layered brushstrokes define Thibaut’s Magnus patterned fabric, shown here on pillows. Organic and gestural, the strokes vary in opacity, creating depth and tonal variation throughout four different color ways. Also available in a matching wallpaper. thibautdesign.com


WINNING STREAKS  Perfectly imperfect hand-painted lines run up and down this House of Hackney wallpaper, appropriately titled Artist’s Stripe. Available in eight colorways including Amber (shown here), it’s FSC-certified, PVC-free and printed with water-based inks. houseofhackney.com


COASTAL FARE  Inspired by abstract art, Villa Vibes features a geometric pattern that conjures a hillside scene in a Mediterranean seaside town. Made of marshmallow hemp, the wall covering has a textural finish reminiscent of a painted fresco. phillipjeffries.com


CLOUD FORMATION  Backdrop collaborated with artist Xavier Donnelly to manifest Painted Sky, a dense cumulus cloudscape with subtle tonal shifts and an airy three-dimensional feel—like a Renaissance ceiling minus the angels. schumacher.com


DREAMLIKE STATE  Abstract Expressionist art from the 1940s and ’50s informed Mokum’s Modern Art collection of fabrics. Ronde, shown here, is composed of watercolor-like shapes digitally printed onto a wide linen base, creating a sheer, ethereal effect. mokumtextiles.com


 

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