Good news: Hardware isn't the only way to integrate an eye-catching metallic finish into a space. Surface designs with gold, silver or brass accents, such as wallpaper and tile, can drum up some glamorous drama while bringing warmth and texture to a room.
In the market for a metallic wallcovering to weave into a subdued palette? Here, Business of Home presents eight glistening finds that don’t feel flashy or gaudy.
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PETALS PRESSED WALLPAPER IN GOLD — EMMA HAYES TEXTILES
Don’t let the delicate looks of Emma Hayes Textiles’ Petals Pressed wallpaper fool you—it’s a real workhouse. Though it boasts a shiny gold floral motif, it’s printed on durable commercial-grade vinyl, so it can withstand daily wear and tear.
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FRENCH DECO BY GRACIE — NEW RAVENNA
Scared to mix metals in the same space? Don’t be. The silver and gold–hued glass pieces in Gracie’s French Deco for New Ravenna mosaic provide a subtle shimmer without deviating from a neutral palette.
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ANNIE SELKE GOLDLEAF SPECKLE WALL TILE — THE TILE SHOP
The mirrored gold leaf splatters in this lustrous ceramic wall tile by Annie Selke for The Tile Shop create a textured cowhide effect.
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RIVER METALLIC WEAVE WALLPAPER — EMMA HAYES TEXTILES
Cast on eco-friendly, low-VOC vinyl with a highly reflective finish, the River Metallic Weave wallpaper by Emma Hayes Textiles features an embossed abstract motif that’s perfect for a powder room or guest bath.
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WAVE AND BLOSSOM BY GRACIE — NEW RAVENNA
A statement mosaic with a lavish finish, the Wave and Blossom by Gracie for New Ravenna boasts handcut stained glass tiles honed with 24 karat gold.
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INTAGLIO WALLPAPER — INNOVATIONS
Designed with delicate sheets of metal leaf applied to a paper backing, the fissured pattern in Innovations’ Intaglio wallpaper mimics craquelure, the fine cracks that form on the surface of ceramics and paintings over time.
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METALLIC PAPER WEAVES II — PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Equal parts glam and organic, the Metallic Paper Weaves II wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries combines natural woven paper with a glittering, light-reflecting ground.
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BAGAN WALLCOVERING — THE VALE LONDON
Inspired by the monumental Thatbyinnyu Temple in Myanmar, the Bagan wallcovering by The Vale London features a handpainted pattern printed on multidimensional paper with a pearlescent sheen and tiny threads for added texture.
Products featured in this article have been sourced from BOH’s Collections vertical, a showcase of the latest debuts from some of the industry’s leading brands.