Top Sustainable Wall Covering Materials

More than just a chic aesthetic trend, sustainability is sought after in all phases of design – from construction methods to wall and floor coverings. Many designers and manufacturers have stepped up to offer more environmentally conscious products and materials – here are some of our favorites.

RECLAIMED WOOD PANELS

Anne-Sophie Poirier (aka Sasufi) designed this custom accent wall for Slowpoke Espresso, a small café located in Melbourne. The wall was produced using timber offcuts that were gathered from local furniture makers. The varying wood sizes create a beautiful texture while also serving a a practical function – several wider pieces act as shelves for condiments.

Images via www.sasufi.net

RECYCLED PAPER TILES

Creative studio Dear Human crafts these stunning hexagonal tiles using 100% post-consumer paper collected from local businesses. The tiles – which can be printed on or painted like paper – are lightweight, strong, easy to install, and have excellent sound absorbing qualities.

Images via www.dearhuman.ca

RECYCLED LEATHER AND WOOL-FELT COVERING

Netherlands-based company Floor and Friends creates handmade wall and floor coverings using recycled leather and wool-felt. The dirt-resistant Mixed Stripes covering is comprised of 66% wool-felt fabric, 33% recycled leather, and an acoustic backing.

Images via www.floor-and-friends.com

BOOK PAPER WALL COVERING

Front Studio Architects used open-spine books to create this unique wall covering for the cafe at McNally Jackson, a book store in New York City.

Images via Maggie Soladay

RECYCLED GLASS TILE MOSAICS

Artaic’s ReSalvage Mosaic Collection explores the concept of reuse through patterns and textures of discarded material created in 100% recycled glass tile.

The unique mosaic series, which presents stylized motifs of scrap paper, peeling paint, torn cardboard, dismantled pallets, and reclaimed wood, draws inspiration from the recycled tile material itself.