«We talked about a ‘black brick’ wallpaper, but it would have been weird to add this idea to the Scrapwood Collection,» said Vintage. NLXL Lab Wallpaper Editions provides a way to put this idea into production. «Tattoo culture is something we want to share. Big Pattern Luther by Mr and Mrs VintageThe designs include Big Pattern Paola, Big Pattern Luther and Big Pattern Bogor, all featuring antique floral designs. When we filled a whole wall with these artworks, it naturally became an idea for wallpaper.»
Gradient by Thomas EurlingsThomas Eurlings’ Gradient Wallpaper was designed to change the perception of the room it was applied to. «The design consists of silhouettes and keys that are characteristic of my work.»
Big Pattern Bogor by Mr and Mrs VintageMr and Mrs Vintage have also created three wallpaper murals, which are made from non-woven fabric and do not include a repeat. «Sometimes distributed worldwide, sometimes in limited editions. «This is what gave us the idea for NLXL Lab.»
Black Brick by Piet Hein EekAn example of this is Piet Hein Eek’s Black Brick Wallpaper, which wouldn’t fit into the designer’s previous set of patterns that replicates weathered wood textures for the brand. Wallpaper company NLXL established NLXL Lab to enable the release of products outside of collections and traditional launch seasons. «The greenhouse windows on the wallpaper resemble a framework through which you can see the green landscape, turning a solid wall into a greenhouse wall, making you look outside.»
Tattoo by Cookie BrosTattoo Wallpaper is by Graham and Doug van der Pas of Cookie Bros and features images taken from tattoo flashes – the designs printed or drawn onto paper or cardboard and used in tattoo parlours to give customers ideas. «We’re just going to put out stuff we love,» said Vintage. «I have been collecting various objects for 25 years, and I had a very nice and large cork-crown collection,» she told Dezeen. «This new wallpaper is inspired by common materials and colours anybody would love to have on their wall,» Eek told Dezeen. Just to see what will happen.» NLXL Lab has collaborated with designers including Thomas Eurlings and Piet Hein Eek to create a series of wallpaper patterns and murals. Big Pattern Paola by Mr and Mrs VintageMore one-off wallpaper editions by NLXL are expected from Piet Boon, Studio Job and Merci, amongst others. «We worked with 100% authentic tattoo flash, drawn by one of the best artists out there, Daniel ‘Danny Boy’ Sawyer.»
Crown Caps in black by Jeanine Eek KeizerJeanine Eek Keizer designed the Crown Caps Wallpaper, featuring hundreds of different crimped metal bottle tops.