Step aside, black and white. Grayscale patterns—featuring an array of gradient black, white and gray shades—provide designers with a toned-down alternative that teems with ombre-style drama. From woven wallcoverings to mosaic tiles, these multitonal surface designs don’t skimp on personality or performance.
Courtesy of Black Crow Studios
BLOSSOM WALLCOVERING IN GREYSCALE — BLACK CROW STUDIOS
Equal parts trippy and nostalgic, the kaleidoscopic Blossom wallcovering by Black Crow Studios brings a dash of whimsy to an accent wall or a powder room.
Courtesy of Thibaut
ARTHUR’S TWEED WALLPAPER IN BLACK — THIBAUT
Like a timeless tweed jacket, this paperweave wallcovering by Thibaut showcases a plaid-esque pattern in graduated shades of black, white and gray.
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REVE FOREST MOSAIC — NEW RAVENNA
Crafted from polished mercury, lichen and oyster stones, the Reve Forest mosaic by New Ravenna offers an ombre-style spin on a traditional backsplash.
Courtesy of Porter Teleo
GÉOMÉTRIE WALLCOVERING IN NOIR — PORTER TELEO
The overlapping shapes and hues in Porter Teleo’s acrylic-sealed Géométrie wallcovering in Noir create the illusion of opacity without sacrificing durability. » See the entire collection
Courtesy of Phillip Jeffries
HYPNOTIC HEMP WALLCOVERING IN GREAT GREY — PHILLIP JEFFRIES An homage to intricate tile mosaics, this grasscloth wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries features a cascading, waterfall-inspired motif bedecked in hand-placed metallic accents.
Courtesy of Black Crow Studios
LAX WALLCOVERING IN NIGHT — BLACK CROW STUDIOS
A graphic wall mural with a worthy cause, the LAX wallcovering by Black Crow Studios supports young creatives by funneling a portion of proceeds to Los Angeles youth nonprofit Inner-City Arts.
Courtesy of The Tile Shop
HEX MATTE COLLADI PORCELAIN MOSAIC TILE — THE TILE SHOP Transform bathroom floors into a striking geometric display with this porcelain mosaic tile design by The Tile Shop.
Courtesy of Arte
ROVINE WALLCOVERING IN ONYX — ARTE
The panoramic Rovine wallcovering by Arte mimics an etching of ancient architectural ruins and boasts a crackled, plasterlike finish for added effect.
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