Commercial buildings are no longer designed to be grey and informal. Many office buildings, hotels, hospitals, retail locations, and restaurants are starting to create spaces that are more personal and comfortable than ever before with the newest trends in commercial wall coverings. Wall coverings open up opportunities for brand management within buildings, and help clients and customers feel at home even in a building they have never stepped foot in before.
Advances in digital printing and other methods of wall covering creation have made bigger, bolder, and better possible for commercial buildings. These coverings can make even large spaces warm and inviting, or they can be downright awe-inspiring. The newest trends in commercial wall coverings are interesting to say the least, and we can be sure that they are just going to get better.
Digital Printing Takes the Stage
Almost anything is possible with digital printing. Digital design creates images that are sharper and more striking than older methods of print, and can make pictures or patterns look real enough to fool the casual observer. A major trend among many businesses is the use of photographic murals. Digital printing can take any photograph and scale it to massive proportions, clarify fuzzy lines or deepen background/foreground perspective, and size the wall paper to fit in very specific spaces.
Going Green is In
Most commercial wall coverings created today are recyclable, using papers and materials that can be easily applied and removed without the use of harsh chemicals. However, many commercial applications take going green a step further, using wall coverings that are made of entirely organic materials. Grasscloth coverings, which use a natural fiber like hemp or bamboo on a rice paper backing, are the most popular of these. However, more designers are beginning to use wall coverings of recycled glass beads or even sand.
Paneling like You’ve Never Seen it Before
One the hottest trends in wall coverings is the use of wood or stone panels. While wallpapers can be made that closely mimic the look, feel, and texture of wood or stone, designers today see no reason to settle for anything less than the real thing. While these panels are still pricier than papers, installing them is cheaper than building with real wood or stone, and the panels can be easily removed if necessary. Another perk? Wood and stone panels are also entirely organic.
Anything is possible with the newest trends in commercial wall coverings. Create natural spaces with Zen-like ambiance, or stun the public with fully customized digital print coverings. Make customers feel at home and build brand recognition in the most subtle ways. And whatever specifications you have, you can be sure that there is a wall covering option out there that will be better than you even imagined.
