Nest Wallcovering Collection by F. Schumacher & Co. is such an interesting concept- using feathers to achieve a luxurious look and feel, unlike any I have seen before.

Feathers from birds such as Peacock, Blue Heron, Pheasant, Quail, and Dove are humanely gathered and arranged by hand on non-woven paper backed panels. They are positioned and mixed to create amazing layered patterns and colors. Be sure to contact the manufacturer to verify if this wallcovering is suitable for your intended application, and it would also be a good idea to obtain a sample to insure the scale meets your design requirements as color and size will vary in each type of feather.

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Hand carved by chisel and hammer into Han Bai Yu (Chinese White Marble) & Qing Shi (Chinese Black Marble), the Hua tiles by Robert Kuo for Anne Sacks are intricate and beautiful. The traditional Chinese motif is visually stunning with tons of light and shadow play, with added interest of natural veins and lines within the marble. The tiles are low relief, which make them suitable for floor applications, and are appropriate for all indoor vertical applications. The complete Robert Kuo collection is admirable, but the Hua pattern motif is just devine.

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The Spin modular rug by Paola Lenti has great graphic and textural character. The swirls and leaves are made from a two-color wool braid (available in seven color combinations), which are sewn together and can be produced in custom sizes (standard size is 52″ x 117″).

The Crochet Rug designed by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto for Paola Lenti is completely handmade and custom, available in rope yarn for outdoor use and wool for indoor use. The leaves and flowers are crocheted by hand, then sewed to a synthetic net backing. You can choose from 16 different color options to use to create a solid hue, or mix several for a custom and more colorful arrangement to match any color scheme.

The Spin and Crochet rugs would look amazing applied on walls and ceilings as well (may need to be flame/stain treated for Commercial applications), and would be a great acoustic solution. Custom items such as these always leave plenty of room for creativity-  I would play with overall layout and orientation, such as adjusting standard shape from rectangular to wave, diamond, and circular shapes. There are too many possibilities to list!

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The Honeycomb Facade by Swarovski is a very unique and fascinating modular architectural element which uses lightweight cell cores made of polycarbonate (offered in black or transparent), and Swarovski crystals available in Crystal, Blue AB, Silver Shade, Golden Teak, or Jet; and randomly placed LED lights an/or fibre-optic lighting systems- which create an animated shimmering effect. Mixing colors of light with the colors of crystals can create changing moods from subtle iridescent color to vibrant hues of red, with the added glimmer from the crystals reflecting the light.

Pictures do not do justice, so I am adding some video which has a few clips (at :15 and :51) which help visually describe the effect.

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Whats not to love- good looks and good for the earth? Re_Collection ceramic tiles from Mirage are fabricated to look and feel like natural wood, without the concerns (such as warping, aging, scratching, etc.) of natural wood. These tiles can be used in applications where wood is not appropriate, such as wet and high-traffic areas. Inspired by burnt wood, the use of heat during production creates the cracks on the surface simulating a weathered wood plank. It is also through the heat process in which the tile becomes very more solid and strong. Rich colors and aged effects add to the character which is so apparent in natural wood, making the tiles look and feel very authentic.

Re_Collection tiles are available in several finishes and colors, resistant to most common acids, are non combustible, heat resistant, stain resistant, frost resistant, stable chromatically (colors do not change when exposed to sun, weathering, or smog), and are environmentally friendly. Although the tiles are ceramic made from natural materials, they are more sustainable than using wood, with low environmental impact.

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Detailed view of Glow Planet field tile installed.

The Glow Series porcelain collection from Pental Granite & Marble has a unique metallic finish which reflects light. Appropriate and ideal for almost every surface application, such as walls and floors.

Tiles are available in six contemporary colors: Cosmos, Galaxy, Moon, Planet, Star, and Sun. Each color has a coordinating “Damask” tile, and solid colors are available in 12″ x 12″ mosaic sheets. Glow Series tiles sizes vary by color/availability, and can be mixed and matched to create stunning compositions.

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I could spend all day browsing through the full list of products and design solutions from 3form. Wovin Wall is a product respresented by 3form in the US, and specializes in decorative and acoustic wall and ceiling paneling solutions. It is a modular system, which can be made to suit any design space and needs.

The shape of the tiles, available in standard tile and oval tile, keeps sound from reverberating into the space- making the application an acoustic solution.

The materials and finishes are endless, ranging from translucent, opaque, or you can even use a custom printed image. The tiles, when backlit, create a dramatic effect to the overall design.

Wovin Wall application using backlit gold aluminum

Backlit tiles with color-changing lighting adds more versitility to the effect.

The application allows full design creativity- using several finishes, colors, images, and laser cutting to achieve amazing results.

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