Elitis wallpaper

Elitis wallpaper comes from Toulouse, where the French design house was founded in 1988 by Patrice Marraud des Grottes. From the very first hour, everything at this brand has revolved around one thing: texture that rules out flatness. Not a pattern lying flat on paper, but a surface with depth, sheen and structure that reveals a different layer with every fall of light. This is how the brand grew into an established name for anyone looking for a wall covering you want to touch.

The story behind Elitis wallpaper

The name refers to the Greek poet Odysseas Elytis, and you can see that poetic streak reflected in the collections. Elitis wallpaper was one of the first wall coverings to bring the look of woven natural fibre to the wall on a large scale. Since then the brand has become a reference in the higher segment, with its own space in the Parisian Saint-Germain-des-Prés and showrooms in New York and Berlin, among others. The common thread remains a love of material experience: rich, tactile surfaces instead of a flat print.

Materials and look of wallpaper by Elitis

What makes wallpaper by Elitis so recognisable is the interplay of light and structure. The collections play with the appearance of raffia, woven fabrics, leaf metal and a silky sheen, so that a wall gains a depth you normally only know from real textile. Many of these designs, including the well-known raffia look, are produced as washable vinyl on a non-woven backing. That is actually a plus: you keep the warm, natural appearance, but gain a surface that can take a knock, is easy to clean and is suitable for busy spaces and projects.

Characteristic Elitis wallpaper collections

The range is broad, from coarse woven textures to refined sheen. A number of collections stand out:

• Cartagena wallpaper collection Elitis — with a distinctive focus on relief, texture and subtle graphic patterns, this collection brings calm and character to every interior.
• Alliages wallpaper collection Elitis — this collection combines raw textures with subtle sheen, each design creating a unique interplay of material and light.
• Gestes wallpaper collection Elitis — the Gestes wallpaper collection by Elitis pays tribute to the power of line, gesture and movement.
• Origine wallpaper collection — organic shapes and earthy tones.
• Ecume wallpaper collection — airy, foaming textures inspired by water.
• Lanzarote wallpaper collection — volcanic structures and Mediterranean warmth.
• Pamir wallpaper collection — robust textures in muted colour palettes.
• Madagascar Arrowroot Raw Raffia wallpaper collection — the natural raffia look the brand is known for.

Where wallpaper by Elitis comes into its own

Elitis wallpaper works best in spots where light falls at an angle and the texture can breathe: the wall behind a bed, the nook of a dining area or the ceiling above a reading corner. Pair it with calm furniture in natural materials, because the richness already lies in the wall. In classic interiors the gold and brass tones feel surprisingly warm, while in a modern loft you are more likely to choose soft ecru tones or a deep anthracite. If you want to extend the look to curtains, cushions or upholstery, the Elitis fabrics blend seamlessly with the wallpaper.

See first how Elitis wallpaper looks in your space

Because wallpaper by Elitis is all about texture and sheen, a screen photo never tells the whole story. With our Room Visualizer you view a design directly on your own wall, so you can see how the structure and colour play out in your light. Always order a sample first as well, to judge the surface in real life. Do you know how many rolls you need? Use the wallpaper calculator for an accurate calculation. For richly textured and natural-looking wall coverings we recommend working with a professional wallpaper hanger for a flawless result.

Buy Elitis wallpaper at Selected Wallpapers

Selected Wallpapers is an official Elitis dealer and has a wide choice of samples available online. Unsure about a combination, or not sure which collection suits your space? Our team is happy to think along with you personally by email or phone. That way you order wallpaper by Elitis with peace of mind, and you can be sure the texture does exactly what you had in mind in your interior.

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