Beyond Paint: Elevating Interiors with Bold, Durable Wallcoverings

From a ski room that doubles as a wet zone to a powder room drenched in shimmering purple, wallcoverings are proving that functional spaces can still be fabulous. Here's how our collaboration with Metro Wallcoverings brings both beauty and durability to life.

At Karen Horte Interiors, we believe every surface in your home is an opportunity, a canvas for creativity, texture, and personality. That’s why we love working with Metro Wallcoverings. Their extensive range of high-performance materials allows us to push boundaries with confidence, especially when a space demands more than just good looks.

Whether we’re sourcing subtle textures or bold patterns, our partnership with Metro ensures that each selection checks the boxes for both style and function. Here’s a peek at two recent projects where wallcoverings did the heavy lifting and looked good doing it.

Mountain-Grade Style in Revelstoke

Project: Ski Room
Design Challenge: Durability meets design in a high-traffic, high-moisture environment.

In Revelstoke, we were tasked with designing a ski room that could handle the realities of mountain life. Think snow-soaked gear, hot tub towels, and lots of foot traffic. But we didn’t want to sacrifice warmth or aesthetics for function.

Our solution? A commercial-grade vinyl wallcovering from Vescom, sourced through Metro Wallcoverings. It brought just the right amount of texture to make the space feel cozy and elevated, while being tough enough to wipe clean and stand up to everyday wear. The end result is a room that’s as hardworking as it is handsome.

A Purple Moment in Keswick

Project: Powder Room
Design Challenge: Bring a bold personality to a small space.

When a client tells you they love purple, and only purple, you go all in. For this Keswick powder room, we wrapped the space in a luxe, shimmery vinyl wallcovering from Arte, again sourced through our friends at Metro. The deep colour and subtle texture turned a compact room into a stunning jewel box.

Powder rooms are the perfect place to take design risks. With the right wallcovering, they become unexpected showstoppers and moments of drama that speak volumes about the homeowner’s style.

Why Wallcoverings?

Wallcoverings are having a serious design moment, and for good reason. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, today’s materials offer:

• Durability: Commercial-grade options mean you don’t have to worry about scuffs, spills, or wear.
• Texture: From subtle grass cloths to embossed vinyls, wallcoverings add depth that paint just can’t match.
• Endless Personality: With an ever-expanding range of patterns, colours, and finishes, there’s something for every space and every client.

Curated Sourcing, Personalized Design

Working with Metro Wallcoverings allows us to handpick materials that suit both the space and the story our clients want to tell. Whether it's through Vescom’s rugged functionality or Arte’s luxurious artistry, we’re able to create interiors that feel layered, thoughtful, and uniquely yours.

If you're looking to go beyond paint, let's talk. Wallcoverings might just be the detail your space has been waiting for.

Ready to add texture, tone, or a touch of drama to your space?

‍Reach out for a design consultation. We’ll handle the sourcing, and you can enjoy the transformation.

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