Amazone		In recent years the trend has switched back to beautiful objects of yesteryear. And this means that the right kind of wallcovering is needed to go with them. Amazone fits in perfectly with this trend. It is a unique and exclusive wallcovering in very beautiful crumpled fabric that is the ultimate in chic. The fabric is taffeta, rich and densely woven that produces a very special effect when the light falls on it. The smooth finish is magnificent in itself, and the design is a pure gem. An outstanding example of craftsmanship too, because the prints are made using a very sophisticated flock technique producing a totally divine result. Available in colors such as black black, praline brown, theatre red, frozen chestnut, ivory, laurel green, bronze green, brick red, storm blue and rust. Amazone: this time, Arte has clearly surpassed itself.
Antelope		There has always been some tension between fashion and interiors. Fashion designers tackle with enthusiasm the challenge of working with less commonplace materials. But the interior design world, too, does not shrink from flirting with the latest attributes of fashion. The result is particularly stylish. Long before this phenomenon became obvious as a trend, Arte was already working at this level. The designer who created Antelope wanted a wallcovering collection with a clear link to clothing, footwear, handbags, and other fashion accessories. The world of fashion was explicitly the drive and inspiration behind this collection. The tactile elements, which we also saw in previous seasons, have been deliberately retained. The result was a textile wallcovering with the look and feel of suede. It's lovely and very seductive.
Bark Cloth		Tree bark for your interior. You have to be daring. Arte has truly surpassed itself with the newest collection called "Bark Cloth". What you can see here, defies the imagination. And yet. The concept is not new. It is centuries old. But the idea to dust off this technique and bring it out again and give it a completely new dimension is of course Arte through and through. Please bear in mind that this is a 100% pure natural product which Arte works on with while respecting the principles of "fair trade".
Bohémien		With Bohémien one's thoughts turn naturally to warm and living colors, beautiful fabrics, upsweeping rhythms and mysterious melodies. Bohémien on the one hand gives a sense of nonchalance and on the other hand it is also very chic. For the substrate, the creators have purposely chosen crumpled paper, with wide or narrow pleats, that sometimes has a flock pattern added to it. With stripes, or even a plant motif. Sometimes in shades that blend, sometimes in shades with strong contrasts. The duos of colors appeal to the imagination with evocative names such as sand & oyster, oak & pearl, cream & pebble, silver & white, ruby & red, etc.
Camouflage		Camouflage loves to flirt with architecture, being static and in motion at the same time. It, therefore, also blends perfectly in a neatly cubist or surrealist interior. The color palette looks "expensive", comprising only soft, warm shades, such as sand and rusty earth tones, warm Bordeaux red and a pitch black. The lighter shades have a unique beading grey and silvery white. All of the shades have a subtle gloss which can sometimes appear more pronounced depending on the color and the fall of the light. It's daring, but quite stylish.
Carapace		The Carapace collection is inspired by nature's skins, textures, and colors. Arte designers took the look and feel of various plants, minerals, and animals; and combined them textures and colors of other elements, resulting in surreal, almost magical creations which appear to be born out of a parallel universe. Most of the wallcoverings have some sort of iridescent shimmer which shifts from one color to another depending on the angle you look at it: silver, gold, zinc, cuprum, brass, rust, platinum... The results are unpredictable and surprising; qualities which make the walls feel as if they are coming alive
Coup de Foudre		Coup de Foudre literally translates from French as "Bolt of Lightning", and metaphorically, "Love at First Sight" a very apt name for this fabulous collection. This is an amazing blend of Arte and Koroseal, providing a stunning array of color, pattern, and texture. Never before has such a resource been available. Coup de Foudre is a collection full of surprises, a virtual trip around the world. Textures will remind you of a stingray, snake, ostrich, leather, velvet, silk, strings and other textiles. Bringing all these unique elements together creates unlimited design combinations. Choosing becomes a challenge, but at the same time it is also a trump card to be used. Your specific choice is unique and contemporary, but above all, it has its very own signature. This collection is an indispensable tool for all interior designers, design retail stores, specifiers, and architects.
Edo		Nature is very clearly the main source of inspiration for the Edo collection. To such a degree that with Edo you feel as though you are literally bringing a piece of nature indoors. The small threads and other textured elements that you see in the paper are pieces of dried grass and other natural fibers. The color palette can best be described as a collection of natural colors. From shades of beige, cream and sand through earth tints to dark brown. There is also a whole subtle radiance to it, which is by no means dominant. It simply adds an extra dimension. You would have a hard time finding more authenticity and originality for your interior.
Filigrane Reflections		Man's creativity is boundless. He discovers and creates new things over and over again. That does not always mean "starting from scratch". You can also give existing things a new image. Or use them as a starting point and combine them with something completely different. That is precisely what Arte has done with "Filigrane Reflections". Filigrane Reflections is the successor to the successful "Filigrane" collection. The basic design, a fairly plain woven pattern, has been added to with a number of hyper actual varients. Moreover, it uses prints. The designer has been inspired by the concept of "reflection". Fascinating phenomena that can have multiple deep-lying meanings.
Flamant		Less white, less grey, less beige. After several years of chic austerity and minimalism, a taste for ornamentation on our walls has returned and it is wake, a taste for creative wallcoverings. The new Flamant Suites II collection has wide stripes and new totally original combinations of plain colors and nuances, with simple geometric patterns. With this theme, a small share of nature makes its way into your home. Flamant wallcoverings blur the boundaries between modern and classical, between past and present, between design and cozy, a Zen ambience with beautiful reminders of Napoleon III style. In order to live modern life to its fullest, we must draw on our memories of the past and dare to be innovative with them. Combinations of chic colors that would look as great in a Manhattan loft as an opulent walled villa. Flamant is the perfect blend of personal taste, comfort, and innovation.
Flamant III		Flamant Suites III Velvet is a unique, innovative, and sophisticated wallcovering collection which plays contrasts off against each other. Matte and glossy, taut and flowery, rough and velvety soft, dark and sliver... Technically, this soft velvety layer is called "flock," but the process is so refined, one can truly speak of plush fabric: "velvet" or "velour". The velvet layer always contains two concealed colors, which give the whole depth and shine, depending on what angle you are viewing if from. It does feel very fine, and the tactile aspect is one which we have encountered more often in recent years, in interiors but also in fashion. The "Flamant Suite lll Velvet" collection remains an unmistakeable Flamant product, but will also appeal to a younger target group.
Maison		The use of wallpaper in the interior has a fascinating history behind it. Nowadays, wallpaper is no longer limited to simply covering bare walls. The collection designed by Marie Mees and Cathérine Biasino goes beyond the flat wallcovering and brings the wall enchantingly to life. The design process involves more than thinking u a pattern, a repeatable motif in a particular color and size. It is about something much more fundamental: making light visible. The technique of printing and the application of relief is used to give light the opportunity to transform the wall or as the renowned French architect, Le Corbusier, so poetically put it "le jeu savant des forms sous la lumière" (the clever inter-play of forms and light).
Metal X Glass		Metal X Glass is a distinguished and exclusive collection with a baroque flavor to it. The underlying layer of lightly oxidized metal produces stunning color variations. It goes without saying, of course, that typical metallic colors such as gold, silver, copper, and bronze are particularly popular. Arte is creating a fairy-tale world with this collection. As light as gossamer, girlish, fragile, and nostalgic. The collection is also presented in an "Alice in Wonderland" atmosphere. The décor that Arte has chosen is a Victorian doll's house from which a small girl with a porcelain face looks out. The proportions are deceptive. You find yourself in a surreal world. Other accents which reinforce this feeling are a nod at the mysterious side of a fairy tales such as a doll's tea service, minute furniture, a black raven, etc. A bit dramatic perhaps, but these are unmistakably the stuff of fairy tales.
Odyssey		Odyssey is a unique collection of wallcoverings with matching fabrics. The designer has chosen for rather classical patterns, but the way that he has applied color lends them a completely unique and contemporary dimension. The traditional damask design is immediately recognizable; in addition there are drawings of branches, leaves and highly inventive fruits. The colors are discreet but boldly combined. If you look well you will see a subtle sheen. Another added specialty in this already exclusive collection. A technical "tour de force" because mixed into the ink are grains of sand and pieces of mica that play with the light. The fabrics too are more than simply printed. The patterns are applied using flock techniques, in some places the whole of the design element is colored in and in others just the outlines.
On-Line		There is never any lack of creativity at Arte. The "OnLine" collection which Arte is presenting today is a bit atypical for the brand. It differs from the usual, which of course also shows that here, renewal is never something remote. It generated the most surprising reactions at the launch. OnLine is contemporary but can easily be integrated into any interiors whatsoever. In creating this collection, the designer drew inspiration in architecture. He wanted to graphically achieve something fashionable but not too extreme. He sought something universal which could speedily be adopted for use. The whole needed to result in a complete picture and form a separate universe. And how he has succeeded in his task! The influence of architecture can also be seen in the way in which this collection is presented.
Paradise		Don't we all dream about a little piece of paradise? You can feel it in the air you breathe. You can see it in the light. We are bidding farewell to winter and watch as summer approaches, slowly but inexorably. But the earlier onset of darkness can also serve as a new source of inspiration to make your house into a pleasant home again. The latest wallcovering collection from Arte, Paradise, it heat-warming and will not give you any excuse for falling into the winter blues the next winter. To say the designer of Paradise found inspiration in nature, itself, is an understatement. That is the least one can say about this vibrant collection. Nature is not simply part of the background here, it is clearly in the forefront. Large leaf motifs, tropical plants, and a plant like interplay of lines are given complete freedom. Shamelessly dominant, yet seductively calling for your attention.
Tropicalia		With its totally dominant banana plant motif, this collection definitely earns the description of exuberant. The designer of Tropicalia took inspiration from the Brazilian art movement of the same name in the late sixties. A popular mix of bossa nova, rock & roll, African music and even Portuguese fado. The movement had a strong influence not only on music, but also on theatre, poetry and other art forms from that period. In addition to the enthusiastic print of banana leaves there are two other, also very natural looking variants. The colors you find in this collection are full and expressive and include dark green and copper red, brown, blue and black as well as lighter shades such as off-white, butter and sand.
Xanadu		"Xanadu" refers to the fairy-like and luxurious summer residence of Kublai Khan (1215-1294), in what is today, Mongolia. It was described as a "dream place," full of luxury and magnificence. Arte's namesake collection is already equally special. The production itself is unique with incredibly superb craftsmanship. Texture and relief are clearly capable of being seen and felt. The material is abaca which is a fine yet very strong fiber from a fruitless banana plant. The material feels slightly stiff and a comparison falls between hemp and sisal. The fiber is first dyed manually and then woven by artisans. The plaited fabric is applied with a laminating technique to either a glossy or matte printed background. The fabric is deliberately woven loosely so the underlying shiny layer filters through the woven pattern. There is an Eastern mystery to the whole look.
Zenobia		Zenobia, Queen of the desert. The designer of Zenobia found his inspiration in classical history. He was inspired by the figure of Zenobia, the Queen of the city of Palmyra (the current Syria). She was the second wife of King Septimius Odaenatus and when he died, she rose to the throne. This courageous Queen conquered Egypt and proclaimed herself Queen of Egypt. She ruled until 274 when she was defeated and imprisoned by Aurelius. Bound in golden chains, Zenobia appeared in his military procession, which made such an impression on him that he released her.