wallcoverings Archives

When browsing Donghia, I kept seeing this great art — I loved it. Later, when I visited ICFF, I came around a corner and saw all these gorgeous wall coverings by Petta Thompson. I realized we had samples of theirs around my studio but never made the connection between them and the artwork that had caught my eye.

Founded in 2007 by artists Rita Petta and Rebecca Thompson, the studio embodies the idea of a continual exploration of beautiful things. Each piece in their collection features incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. They work with a team of artisans to create wall coverings, art, and truly stunning decorative objects.

I really dig the vibe of these creative women and am so happy they are right here in Connecticut. When I met them at ICFF, I found them so approachable and easy going. When you really love a product and the people behind it, it makes you want to use it even more. Petta Thompson’s work is beautiful, so raw and organic. The wood pieces coated with gold look very awe-inspiring.

To see more of Petta Thompson’s designs, visit their website. They are also on Facebook.

Eskayel is an innovative Brooklyn, NY based design studio founded by artist and designer Shanan Campanaro. Along with her partner Nick Chacona, Shanan designs print-to-order fabrics and wallcoverings. In addition to their hundreds of colorways and patterns, Eskayel can provide custom designs or adjust one of their patterns to suit your needs. They have a strong focus on sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and practices. Eskayel is a fabulous textile company.

What I find interesting about Eskayel is that they have put a twist on the traditional, like a modern form of tie-dye. It’s very fresh and versatile — the fabric can be applied to anything from pillows to poufs. Eskayel also produces wallcoverings. I love that one pattern can be generated into so many things. You can use this as an accent or an all-over application.

I’m working on a project for a client’s Montana home and am using an Eskayel pattern to cover an accent wall in a bunk room. I’m so excited to use this product in an environment that is expected to be rustic — the scale is so big and blown up. Eskayel also offers more traditional styles for safer, less risky options.