Paint & Wallcoverings – Niche Interiors

Design Highlights from Paris Déco Off

Jennifer Jones — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:23:36 +0000

We jump started the New Year with an inspiring trip to Paris for the Déco Off and Maison & Objet shows! Interior designers from across the U.S. convene in Paris to see the newest fabric, wallcovering and furniture collections.

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Inside Look: Porter Teleo Wallpaper

nicheinteriors — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:05:51 +0000

We’re excited to give you an inside look at Porter Teleo – a beautiful, graphic collection of handmade textiles and wall coverings. Porter Teleo is the brain child of abstract artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran, who blend fine art processes, such as wood blocking and painting with a refined design aesthetic.

Above: Tangled Pattern in a Dining Room design by Elms Interior Design

Founded in 2004 and based in Kansas City, all wallpapers and fabrics are created locally by a team of artists who are classically trained in the fine arts field. Porter, an award winning painter whose artwork hangs in galleries and celebrity homes, and Cochran, a designer with an eye for detail, quickly found a common bond; they were looking to capture and create something totally new for the design world.

Above: Porter Teleo artist hand painting a napkin

Their collaboration has resulted in an innovative way of making wallpaper and fabric, relying on an intuitive creative process. We love that all of their creations are completely customizable, from the non-toxic, water-based ink color to the scale and orientation of their patterns.

Above: Kintsugi Pattern Wallpaper in a bedroom designed by Kelly Behun

Their Japanese papers have been made by the same family in a small mountain village for over 1300 years. The main source of water for the paper making process is a fresh water river that flows through the town providing abundant plant life for the pulp material.

Above: Ink Blot Pattern in a playroom designed by Renschler & Co.

Check out the entire collection here. Enjoy!

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Green Interior Designer Tip: Natura Paint

nicheinteriors — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Finally, a line of zero VOC paints that come in a wide selection of colors. It’s music to a green interior designer‘s ears! If you aren’t already up on the lingo, VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. The United States EPA defines a VOC as any organic compound that participates in atmospheric photochemical reactions except those designated by the EPA as having negligible photochemical reactivity. Meaning products that affect your indoor air quality. It’s unknown how much a fresh coat of paint can actually harm you, but it’s better safe than sorry.

Skipping ahead to the good stuff: Benjamin Moore has a new line of paints called the “Natura” line, which are considered zero VOC paints. The best part is that almost ALL of their colors are available as a Natura paint! Hallelujah options! If you are painting a baby’s room, are expecting a child, or just want to avoid the fresh paint smell this is for you. Go to Benjamin Moore’s website to learn more. (And, no, I am not getting paid for this!)

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