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SO MUCH OF A space’s first impression depends on the colors, the finishes, the surfaces and the textures. We choose to spend time in places that make us feel comfortable, that match our own personal expressions. Materials and wallcoverings in 2022 are unique in that they’re more than simply mood-making. They’re often conscious of their own footprints; they’re bold and modern, but also warm and natural; they’re bright and minimalistic, but also dark and brooding. They are multidimensional, just like us.

Here, you’ll see a collection of materials that are sure to prove themselves as the cherry on top of your entire design, acting as both the glue as well as the mirror, holding it all together and reflecting what you hope you’ve achieved in the process.

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Chemetal’s Surface Mode

The panels are more easily repurposed, recycled or freecycled

Surface Mode is a new, metal design material that’s thicker and without a supportive laminate backer, making it easier to install and more affordable. Made from aluminum, the panels are more easily repurposed, recycled or freecycled.


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MANUFACTURER: Chemetal
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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SpeedPro’s Architectural Finishes

Two conference rooms with glass and wooden walls and an open space open office area. A poster. 3d rendering mock up

Architectural Finishes help you change out the look of your space when applied to any surface and are easily removable when you’re ready for a different style. Turn pressboard into wood, wood into metal and more. Plus, print logos or brand messaging on these surfaces, including glass.


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MANUFACTURER: SpeedPro
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Wilsonart’s Thinscape Stone Collection

Offers surfaces ideal for commercial and residential applications

The Thinscape Stone Collection offers surfaces ideal for commercial and residential applications that require sleek, sophisticated designs with a luxurious look and high-quality performance.


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MANUFACTURER: Wilsonart
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Karen Pearse Global Direct’s INAX

Offering sophisticated expressions through color and texture

With a long history and more than a century of development, INAX is one of the most well-known tiles in Japanese architecture and design, offering sophisticated expressions through color and texture.


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MANUFACTURER: Karen Pearse Global Direct
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Móz Designs’ Skinz

Lightweight and cost-efficient product versatile to fit an array of spaces

Made from solid-core aluminum laminated with architectural-grade embossed vinyl films, Skinz looks like decorative metals, wood and stones, making the lightweight and cost-efficient product versatile to fit an array of spaces.


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MANUFACTURER: Móz Designs
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Texture Plus’s Ledgestone Select Brick Faux Wall Panels

Offers a wide array of finishes and contrasts

Ledgestone Select Brick Faux Wall Panels are easy-to-install, 2-by-4-ft. interlocking wall panels. From classic to contemporary, this collection offers a wide array of finishes and contrasts, from light stone to dark brick, allowing you to create your desired look.


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MANUFACTURER: Texture Plus
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Wallcovetings by Brenda Houston’s Artisinal Collections

Available in myriad patterns and colors

The Artisinal Collections comprises organic, sustainable wall materials, made from tree bark by a tribe of women in Mexico. Available in myriad patterns and colors, and suggested for use over a painted wall or as an overlay, these offer modern design and unique patterns while maintaining a focus on natural materials.


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MANUFACTURER: Wallcovetings by Brenda Houston
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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3form’s Flek Pure

100-percent recycled from pelletized waste

Flek Pure is 100-percent recycled from pelletized waste to create a textured, terrazzo-like material, encapsulating the perfect marriage of beautiful aesthetics, sustainability and durability.


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MANUFACTURER: 3form
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Scott Brogan Group’s Vivente Laminated Glass – Washi Circles

Handmade and washilaminated

Vivente Laminated Glass – Washi Circles is handmade and washilaminated, with an additional material added during the lamination process to give the glass a slightly opaque quality, adding mood or offering privacy.


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MANUFACTURER: Scott Brogan Group
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Artaic’s SoHo Stripe Espresso

Manufactured using robotic technology for customization

Combine traditional, contemporary and eclectic design aesthetics with SoHo Stripe Espresso from this company’s Lasting Rugs Collection, a material that blends rugs and mosaics for a unique look. Manufactured using robotic technology for customization.


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MANUFACTURER: Artaic
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Felt Right’s Wall Tiles

Available in 31 colors

Felt Right are customizable, felt wall tiles that add color and texture. Easy to install, they’re sound dampening, reportedly absorbing 35 percent of the sound that they come in contact with. Each 12-by-12-in. tile contains the equivalent of four recycled water bottles and comes in 12 graphic shapes, patterns and sizes, with chamfered edges and a wool appearance. Available in 31 colors.


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MANUFACTURER: Felt Right
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Treefrog’s American Walnut Crown

Customized options are available

Make the most out of a large space with American Walnut Crown, a collection of 4-by-10-ft. prefinished veneers with consistency in every sheet, ideal for large spaces or multi-location projects in maintaining a similar look. Customized options are available.


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MANUFACTURER: Treefrog
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Panel Processing’s Laminated Chalkboards

Available in full panels, cut-to-size or any shape

Laminated Chalkboards are one- and two-sided panels that accept both traditional chalk as well as liquid chalk pens, great for digital and silk-screened printing. Available in full panels, cut-to-size or any shape.


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MANUFACTURER: Panel Processing Inc.
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Formica Group’s Laminate Antimicrobial Collection

Available in solids, woodgrains and patterns

This company’s Laminate Antimicrobial Collection is a series of 20 laminate designs featuring BioCote, a technology meant to guard against stain- and odor-causing microbes. Available in solids, woodgrains and patterns.


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MANUFACTURER: Formica Corp
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Interior Arts’ Fresh Data

Includes three matte anti-fingerprint finishes in white, black and gray

Fresh Data features 20 laminates with bold textures and neutral tones, elevating colors and reflectivity. From shining metallics to woodgrains and concrete, this line also includes three matte anti-fingerprint finishes in white, black and gray.


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MANUFACTURER: Interior Arts
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Modern meeting office with blank white wall, table and chairs. Workplace and lifestyle concept. 3D Rendering

Koroseal’s Stacy Garcia | New York Collection

Each pattern can be specified for retail, hospitality and more

The Stacy Garcia | New York collection embodies the energy, buildings and people of New York City. With inspiration from the fashion industry to the brownstones that connect the city, each pattern can be specified for retail, hospitality and more.


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MANUFACTURER: Koroseal
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Ceilume’s Acoustic Ceiling Panels

Available in 49 styles and 16 colors

Provide the right acoustics with Acoustic Ceiling Panels, made from thin, rigid plastic for a durable and sustainably style. Available in 49 styles and 16 colors, they are easy to clean, water resistant and reportedly highly stain resistant. They also meet health department standards, making them restaurant- and kitchen-friendly.


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MANUFACTURER: Ceilume
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Pulp Art Surfaces’ PAS002 “Exposed” Alley Brick

100-percent recycled materials

Incorporate an industrial, chic look with PAS002 “Exposed” Alley Brick, with so much dimension from its 100-percent recycled materials that the quality is said to be authentic and real.


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MANUFACTURER: Pulp Art Surfaces
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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Emser Tile’s Rhythm

This 11-by-13-in. matte porcelain floor and wall tile can be mixed and matched for your design needs

Available in black, white or patterned designs, Rhythm glazed porcelain tile is a new take on the hexagonal shape, with a sleek and sophisticated profile. This 11-by-13-in. matte porcelain floor and wall tile can be mixed and matched for your design needs.


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MANUFACTURER: Emser Tile
PRODUCT CATEGORY: Materials


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