Walls: exciting textures

THE WALLS HAVE IT ALL

Far from having to be boring, walls can often be revamped quite easily with a simple lick of paint. Go for a good-quality paint and it will not only save you time applying it but also last for years. Wallpapers have come a long way, with exciting textures and designs, and there are even wallcoverings durable enough to be applied onto exterior walls. Tiles may seem costly to start-off with but their hardwearing qualities make them an attractive costeffective solution in the long term. So, brighten up your walls this spring and see for yourself how transformative it can be.

The Dragon Power wallcovering from Wall&Decò’s Out System is resistant to harsh weather conditions and has a 10-year warranty (www.wallanddeco.com).

The shimmering new Kansaï Archipel horizontal panoramic from Casamance depicts a beautiful Asian nature scene in soft tones and delicate graphics. Available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es).

The Tuareg Rug wallpaper collection from Tecnografica, shown here in their gold version, features a natural rustic look that would suit any style of room. It looks like it is made from fabric and gives a warm and inviting feel (www.tecnografica.net).

CREATING DRAMA WITH PAINT

The Nordic Edit is a selection of 24 Farrow & Ball shades of paint to celebrate the colours of Scandinavia. Shown here are their Mere Green, Arsenic and Babouche shades (www.farrow-ball.com).

The sultry muddy tones of the Black Orchid and Brown Eyed colour palettes of File Under Pop’s super-matt paint add a seductive and atmospheric touch to the living space (www.fileunderpop.com).