| The idea of redecorating can sound like a | | | | offer a dynamic look and add depth to walls for |
| frightening and expensive task to some, but | | | | an alluring, glamorous look. |
| incorporating the latest decor trends can be done | | | | TEXTURE Adding texture to a wall is an |
| quickly, easily, and fashionably with damask | | | | unexpected and contemporary surprise that |
| wallpaper. A classic and global design dating as far | | | | creates an instantly trendy and modern ambience |
| back as the early Middle Ages, damasks have | | | | in any room. Choosing a paintable textured |
| always been a staple when designing a room and | | | | damask wall covering is the perfect design to |
| are constantly being reinvented and adapted to | | | | incorporate into a room for an inexpensive |
| trends. With wallpaper making a full-force | | | | modern update. The large scale damask gives a |
| comeback in the world of interior design, damask | | | | contemporary look while the ability to paint the |
| patterns are a great way to update a room with | | | | design any color you choose makes it simple to |
| the decor and furnishings you already have. Below | | | | coordinate with existing decor. Graham & Brown's |
| are some of the biggest trends Graham & Brown | | | | Large Paintable Damask is the perfect damask |
| sees in the market today, all of which can easily, | | | | wallpaper to make this style your own. |
| inexpensively and drastically change any room. | | | | STYLES Damask styles have changed and |
| GRAND SCALE As interior design trends more | | | | adapted to new trends over time and, as a result, |
| and more toward open spaces, many damask | | | | there is a vast array of options to choose from. |
| patterns are being presented on a grand scale. | | | | Damask motifs are becoming popular with designs |
| Dramatically large damasks provide a | | | | inspired by cultures of India, Indonesia, and the |
| contemporary jump start to any room while | | | | rest of the Indian Subcontinent. Amy Butler's new |
| maintaining that special, classic feel. A perfect way | | | | designer wallpaper, Fountain, reflects this latest |
| to incorporate modern wallpaper into any room is | | | | adaptation of damask designs and turns it into a |
| to create a feature wall which allows one area of | | | | large scale motif, adding more open space and a |
| a room to be highlighted. Start by choosing an | | | | vaguely tribal look. This new damask style, by |
| area that people are drawn to in a room, such as | | | | Amy Butler, is a great example of how to apply a |
| a sofa or dining table and add a feature wall with | | | | classic design in a new and unique way. |
| a large scale damask wallpaper to produce an | | | | TREND COLORS The trend colors of 2010 are a |
| ultra-modern, fashionable, and dramatically new | | | | punchy way to make an impact. Using modern |
| look. | | | | wallpaper in turquoise, purple, and black & white |
| METALLIC/GLOSS Many designer wallpaper | | | | combinations is becoming very trendy and always |
| damasks are accented with metallic and gloss | | | | makes a statement in any room. Adding a classic |
| effects. Combining a classic damask pattern with | | | | black & white damask as a feature wall, paired |
| the technique of metallic accents and defined with | | | | with contemporary furnishings, is a fresh way to |
| glossy inks is a simple way to add a touch of | | | | add elegance and distinction to any room. |
| sparkle to any room. The gloss and metallic inks | | | | |