It was love at first sight. I was first introduced to Lori Weitzner’s artful wallcoverings at the San Francisco Design Center last October when Veranda presented their 2010 Art of Design Awards: Timelessness & Innovation. Lori was one of six design industry “trailblazers” honored with the award.
In 2004, Lori launched New York-based firm, Weitzner Limited to explore textiles and wallcoverings made with a combination of ancient and modern materials. The award winning line blends exceptional design with unexpected materials – all while being environmentally conscious. For example, Weitzner’s Magnetism wallcovering {above} combines beauty & sophistication with functionality & versatility. Magnets can be placed directly on the linen surface and can be changed or removed easily leaving a pristine and unmarked backdrop. Simply brilliant!
Love the look of natural stone? Weitzner again delivers an innovative product – Quarry from the Nature Collection. It’s a remarkably flexible paperbacked layer of stone that offers all the varied color and texture of the rock, but delivers the same ease of installation as paper. Yes, it’s natural stone!
We all have our favorite pair of jeans and love the way they feel. Weitzner brilliantly takes casual and comfortable denim in classic indigo and creates this paperbacked textile wallcovering. Perfect for a boy’s room, home office or family room.
Not all of Weitzner’s creations are applied to the walls. In Apropos collection, Lori continues her search for sustainable and organic materials. Shown above, Currents is handmade using pressed paper from renewable and recyclable mulberry and salago fibers. I love the texture and pattern. And its applications are endless... as a room divider, screen or perhaps used as a wall treatment?
Fabulous don't you think?
Those are wonderful! The magnetic linen and denim are my favorite! - Karen
ReplyDeleteCristin, this is great information. I just got an assignment for my material and finishes class to gather many different types of wall coverings and of course many of them are to be eco friendly. This is so timely and helpful. I also wanted to thank you for being my top traffic source. I haven't had a lot of time to devote to blogging of late because of school....but people are still finding my blog and a lot of the traffic is coming from your blog....so thanks so much. I hope everything is going great for you. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I also love the magnetic linen. The textured lamp is fun, too.
ReplyDeleteCristin,
ReplyDeleteInnovation never ceases to amaze me. With wallpaper in and out of style it's thrilling to see some really great things. Thanks for the introduction to this unique line. The linen looks really appealing for an office/studio environment.
Bette
Love the indigo wallpaper. Beautiful against the white lamp. Thanks for the contact yesterday and have a fab weekend!
ReplyDeleteCristin- Wow. The stone wallpaper is amazing. I'm thinking of the applications besides walls you could use it for!
ReplyDeleteLoretta
I had the pleasure of hearing her speak and was blown away by her amazing talents and awesome personality. Her products never cease to amaze me. I am loving the loving the magnetic linen paper. How cool!! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the magnetic linen -- will I meet you at the upcoming Blog Conference in LA? looking forward to escaping the snow here in NYC and meeting all, and hopefully you as well! My post this week on how travel inspires us in design is all about a recent trip to CALI -- love your state! http://nestnestnest.blogspot.com xo tamara
ReplyDeleteI am loving the "sheet rock" -- goodness gets my mind racking on what I could do as a backsplash.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. Thanks for reminding me of Lori Weitzner. It is so nice when eco designs reach the next level in sophistication.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Claudia