Modular wallpaper
20Sep05
Ok, I have to admit, there are a couple of things that I am an absolute sucker for when it comes to design.
#1 Anything modular. The idea of a product that is flexible enough to be put together in a variety of ways, and allows for some creativity just appeals to me.
#2 Green Design. To me good design should be global, since it is at the root of all consumerism, it only makes sense that efforts to protect our planet should start here.
So, with these two weaknesses in mind, MIOculture has won my heart with their 3D Wallpaper. These made their way around the blogs about a year ago, but I thought that they were worth mentioning again for all of those that didn’t catch it the first time. The 12″ x 12″ tiles can be arranged in any configuration you want and rotating them changes the pattern you get. They even have a program at their website that you can practice arranging them however you want. They are made completely of post and pre-consumer waste paper, and come with disasembly and recycling instructions. They come in four colors, and best of all, they are affordable. For $28 you get a pack of 12 tiles, or enough for a 3′ x 4′ space on your wall. That makes doing a whole wall fairly reasonable, or who says you have to do a whole wall. I think that a 3′ x 4′ section on a big wall would look great.
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#1 Anything modular. The idea of a product that is flexible enough to be put together in a variety of ways, and allows for some creativity just appeals to me.
#2 Green Design. To me good design should be global, since it is at the root of all consumerism, it only makes sense that efforts to protect our planet should start here.
So, with these two weaknesses in mind, MIOculture has won my heart with their 3D Wallpaper. These made their way around the blogs about a year ago, but I thought that they were worth mentioning again for all of those that didn’t catch it the first time. The 12″ x 12″ tiles can be arranged in any configuration you want and rotating them changes the pattern you get. They even have a program at their website that you can practice arranging them however you want. They are made completely of post and pre-consumer waste paper, and come with disasembly and recycling instructions. They come in four colors, and best of all, they are affordable. For $28 you get a pack of 12 tiles, or enough for a 3′ x 4′ space on your wall. That makes doing a whole wall fairly reasonable, or who says you have to do a whole wall. I think that a 3′ x 4′ section on a big wall would look great.
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Cool stuff. Modular Arts also makes some really cool modular wall coverings. Not necessarily “green,” but still pretty cool.
http://www.modulararts.com/
Nice find bryon. It actually looks like they are pretty green too. Looks like they got the 2004 Green product award for them. I email then about prices. No word yet.
18.20 per sq. ft. includes crating. They are indeed a very green product. A commercial grade, highly durable surface used in hotels, condos, and commercial environments. Not really a do-it-yourself install –Installed by carpenters. Like turning a wall into sculpture!
Oh, that site is http://www.modulararts.com
Designers : Jaime Salm, Kris Daniel. Designed to diffuse sound, reduce acoustic glare and standing waves, this design combines cost-effective sound control with an elegant weave pattern. Vertical and horizontal arrangements provide improved acoustics and superior aesthetics to any room. The lightweight recycled paper modules can be installed temporarily with double stick tape or permanently with wallpaper paste.