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Leather Tiles
Leather. It’s sensual when worn, and that goes
for both clothing and walls. That may account for the
demand for fine leather tiles in lieu of other luxury
wallcoverings. With different shapes, sizes and com-
positions, it’s possible to create a textural mosaic
that brings a distinctive touch to an upscale room.
“Discerning clients demand their interior de-
signers create unique spaces that reflect their lifestyle
and personality, and that applies to wallcoverings,”
says Paolo Timoni of IMAESTRI, who exclusively
handles U.S. sales for leather wall tile leader Lapèlle.
“To help interior designers meet the demand of high-
ly sophisticated clients, Lapèlle has created unique
leather tiles that offer unprecedented quality and flex-
ibility, with 14 collections, each with different textures
and finishes and available in a range of at least 15 to
20 colors and in 14 different shapes and sizes.”
Murals
Scientists believe that paintings depicting
seals on Spain’s Costa del Sol are the world’s oldest
works of art. Forty-two thousand years later, murals
remain a popular artistic expression — albeit with
exceedingly more sophisticated techniques.
“Murals were among the very first interior dec-
orations, as seen in prehistoric cave paintings,” says
renowned custom artist Paul Montgomery, whose
work is showcased worldwide in luxury residences
and hotels. “We have always been tuned into nature,
history, architecture and landscapes.”
While custom murals and larger-scale design
have experienced a recent resurgence among luxury
clientele, Montgomery says it’s not about chasing
trends. “Classic designs cannot be improved upon,
just reinterpreted in thoughtful and exciting ways.
The fact that these pieces are less intimidating than
they once were, partially thanks to advanced tech-
niques that allow many of them to be hand-painted in
the studio and finished onsite, is also a factor.”
Paul Montgomery’s “Passiflora” features
passion flower vines painted on cream-
colored tea paper in coral and lively greens.
The panoramic “Albemarle” offers vibrant
color on a non-woven background.
Lapèlle’s leather tiles absorb sound and
can be adapted to flat or curved surfaces.
MURAL PHOTOS ©PAUL MONTGOMERY
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMAESTRI