by Shane Henson — March 12, 2012—Paint isn’t the only product that can be used to liven up walls in office spaces, as North American textile manufacturer Carnegie continually proves. With its recent release of three new wallcoverings—Eden, Eden Solid and Shangri-La, the company has expanded its product line, which includes a range of design options for a variety of spaces and a sophisticated choice for both the modern and traditional aesthetic.
Drawing their inspiration from the medieval paintings of European gardens, these offerings represent Carnegie’s continued foray into high-end wallcoverings suited for the hospitality industry. The traditional floral motifs are made instantly modern with the use of large-scale repeats and a color palette filled with rich earth tones. Eden’s floral repeat is woven over scale, while Shangri-La is a present-day twist on a classic damask motif.
Eden Solid then acts as the perfect complement to these two bold patterns by using the same warm color palettes and achieving a level of interest in a neutral fabric through subtle yarn textures and two-toned effects. The combination of artisanal craftsmanship with an easy care finish makes these new wallcoverings extremely appealing for contract installations, with the ability to turn any wall into a work of art.
Eden has a full-width, large-scale botanical pattern, whose untraditionally large vertical repeat brings a unique and fresh feel to the space it inhabits. The combination of the modern aesthetic combined with the natural linen yarn adds yet another balance of tradition meeting modernity.
Eden Solid has been developed to complement Eden and is both beautifully simple and subtly complex. With a unique two-tone, nuanced effect and a special linen slub yarn, Eden Solid works well as a coordinate, yet also has enough texture to have its own voice as an upscale neutral.
Shangri-La is a graphic representation of a traditional damask motif seen in a new way. Outlining the botanical pattern and using a continuous repeat, Shangri-La evokes Old World mystique balanced with modern color palettes that are rich and vivid.
