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collections | Jun 11, 2024 |
Art imitates life: 8 faux prints that look like the real deal

When an authentic finish isn’t an option, a print inspired by a luxe material is the next best thing. From malachite-esque fabrics to hidelike wallcoverings, these emulative designs look just as good as the originals.

Courtesy of Porter Teleo
Courtesy of Porter Teleo
ETCH HAND-PAINTED WALLCOVERING IN RED OXIDE — PORTER TELEO
Transform a pint-size powder room into a patina-infused scene with this two-toned marvel adorned in copper-colored brushstrokes.

Courtesy of Romo
Courtesy of Romo
PYRITE WALLCOVERING IN GOLDSAND BY ZINC TEXTILE — ROMO
A well-balanced blend of paper string and metallic foil creates the illusion of a real woven basket in this three-dimensional wall design by Zinc Textile.

Courtesy of Arte
Courtesy of Arte
PUNA WALLCOVERING — ARTE
Cast on heavy-duty vinyl ground, this semi-plain paper is available in 10 earthy colorways, and mimics the look of hand-woven banana leaves.

Courtesy of Thibaut
Courtesy of Thibaut
BAMBOO MOSAIC WALLCOVERING IN NATURAL — THIBAUT
Though it looks like natural rattan, this embossed beauty is actually printed on durable, water-resistant vinyl—so it’s totally safe to use in a bathroom.

Courtesy of Élitis
Courtesy of Élitis
SAUVAGES L’HABIT DE VÉNUS WALLPAPER — ÉLITIS
What a chameleon! This eye-catching wallcovering combines two of the season’s hottest trends: wild-animal prints and camouflage motifs.

Courtesy of Black Edition
Courtesy of Black Edition
ONUMA WALLCOVERING IN SHADOW — BLACK EDITION Intricate metallic accents evoke the appearance of an authentic wood carving in this shimmery stunner from Black Edition’s Tsauri collection.

Courtesy of Phillip Jeffries
Courtesy of Phillip Jeffries
VINYL PANDAN WALLCOVERING — PHILLIP JEFFRIES
This vinyl wonder is modeled after natural rattan and comes in over a dozen versatile hues, including rich green Rainforest and pale blue Misty Morning.

Courtesy of Romo
Courtesy of Romo
CANDY DARLING FABRIC IN BOY BLUE BY ZINC TEXTILE — ROMO Printed on pure linen cloth with a glimmering metallic foil finish, this kaleidoscopic upholstery features a painterly malachite-inspired pattern.

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.

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