Design Drool: Wood Wallpaper

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This wood-inspired wallpaper takes sustainable design to a whole new level.

How cool is this wood wallpaper made from real scrapwood? Created by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek, the wallpaper actually emulates real planks of wood -- from patterns of monotone espresso-toned boards to criss-crossed, beach-inspired planks in hues like beige, blue, gray and ivory.



Piet Hein Eek first developed an interest in old materials after restoring a cupboard for his sister. After replacing the cupboard's old wood with newer materials, he realized that he liked the look of the vintage wood better. He began creating scrapwood-inspired art and furniture. Since then, his work has been sold in numerous galleries worldwide and exhibited in venues such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Milan Furniture Fair.

But now, for the first time, his artwork is being mass produced in the form of wallpaper, making it available to a wider audience. Made in Holland, the heavy duty FSC-certified paper is available in six different wood plank types and patterns, and it will retain it's color -- even after washing! It may not have the full dimensionality of real scraps of wood (it's just photos of wood printed in super high resolution), but it will bring that same nostalgic cabin feel that wood brings to a space. You can order a 30-foot roll of the wallpaper here.

Looking for more wall-art inspiration?
Unusual, Off-the-Wall Wallpaper
Wallpaper Trends 2011: New, Fresh and Fun Designs


Here's another great wallpaper idea. Check out this video:

 

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