Hannah (DFL editor) – I think this idea could be the next best thing in interior design.
It all started with a branch, which
sprouted leaves, and then the flower buds opened. No, this isn’t an
excerpt from a gardening book, it’s the new collection by Snijder & Co. Designers Jaap and Marcelo are launching handmade and hand-painted wallpaper at Meesterlijk –
a food and arts event in Amsterdam – at the end of November.
“Developing the form was a challenge because we had to strike a balance
between illustrative and interior,” explains Jaap. “We had to ensure the
design didn’t become too decorative, because the scenery and material
need to reflect the lifestyle of the person living in the space.”
The
advantage of this collection is that the paint colours and illustrations
can be adjusted according to the client’s wishes. The wallpaper is
hand-painted using quality pigmented paints such as Little Greene and
Farrow & Ball.
To demonstrate the overall effect of such an ornate
design in a room, the designers are showcasing the collection in
dollhouses, which act as miniature showrooms. Jaap explains that thanks
to the freedom of the design, their next step is to add to the scenery
by painting animals on the panels – the possibilities are endless!
