Tactile Wallcoverings: A Defining Force in Luxury Interiors

Selected Wallpapers, a specialist representing 55 leading wallpaper houses, asserts that tactile wallcoverings have become a defining force in contemporary luxury interiors. The company notes a growing demand for wallpapers with woven, sound-absorbing, and embossed qualities, which are changing the functional role of walls. This shift is partly a response to increasing screen time, as physical textures offer new emotional value in increasingly digital lives. Examples highlighted include Abaca Métal by CMO Paris, made with abaca weft and a metallic finish; Parthénon – Rayures Jumelles by Élitis, a three-dimensional textile with acoustic properties; Soft Surrounds by Phillip Jeffries, featuring a teddy-like fabric with sound absorption and stain repellency; and Vinacoustic Polyform Galeo by Texdecor, which combines raised textures with acoustic performance. Selected Wallpapers works with architects and interior designers across Europe, advising on weaves, fibres, and acoustics. The article is a partnership promotion on Dezeen.