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  Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at ICFF. We loved connecting with you and debuting  Ruisseau, our newest collection of embossed leather and screen-printed felt wall tiles. Alongside our Iceland | Waterfall wallcovering, we also previewed the new Ascend collection rerelease, inspired by the golden slopes of Mount Timpanogos.   View the “Ruisseau” Collection →    The week continued with the opening celebration of Astek’s beautiful new showroom at the New York Design Center. We were thrilled to unveil four new additions to the award-winning Ascend Collection: Contour, Mesa, Sundance, and Surge. Each design is printed...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Official collection release video for Ruisseau, documenting the behind-the-scenes process of our most tactile and expressive launch to date. This short film offers a glimpse into the making of Ruisseau—from Italian-imported leather being carefully embossed, to our luxurious felt being hand screen-printed in Brooklyn by a third-generation, family-run studio. The video captures the artistry and craft behind each tile, showcasing the hands, tools and techniques that bring the collection to life. It stands as our most ambitious material release to date, merging precision with emotion across every detail. Embossed leather tiles in...

  Introducing Ruisseau: A Collection of Embossed Leather and Screen-Printed Felt Tiles We’re excited to unveil Ruisseau, Jill Malek’s first-ever collection of embossed leather and screen-printed felt wall tiles. Inspired by flowing streams and organic movement, Ruisseau introduces a new dimension of texture, elegance, and acoustic functionality to interior surfaces. Available in six styles—two embossed Italian leathers and four hand screen-printed felts—the 17" x 17" tiles offer modular flexibility and rich, natural colorways in soft blues, creams, and amber tones. The collection officially launches on May 1st at 12PM EST, marking our first foray into both leather and screen-printed felt, crafted...

    Elevating a Connecticut Stairwell with Our NEST Pattern In a striking residential stairwell curated by Amy Hirsch and photographed by Amy Vischio, our NEST | COFFEE GRAY wallcovering becomes a central architectural element. Hand-sewn with dimensional felt by C3 Design, the wallpaper’s rhythmic linear geometry evokes both structure and softness, echoing the movement of the stairwell itself. Paired with sculptural pendant lighting and a charcoal runner, this area is transformed into a destination that is inviting and deeply intentional.   SEE THE PROJECT →       Fluid Elegance in this San Francisco Powder Room San Francisco designer...

    STREAMS | FLAX for Hoboken's Salon Gatto Experience a luxurious ambiance at Salon Gatto in Hoboken, where our STREAMS | FLAX wallpaper elegantly cascades across the interiors. This wallpaper mural used throughout highlights the dynamic flow of water, bringing a serene and calming atmosphere to the cutting-edge salon.                Partnering directly with owner Christine Gatto, this collaboration has tailored a space that not only reflects modern aesthetics but also enhances the client's experience by integrating the soothing essence of nature with urban chic.   Explore STREAMS | FLAX →       Sunlit Serenity...