Le Mur Finium

It is exciting to see natural materials being used creatively in interior design. Le Mur Finium are a Canadian company that have brought eco friendly , decorative, prefinished hardwood panels now to the UK market.

There has been a great surge in demand for natural finished looking materials for wall surfaces. The rise of decorative stone and faux brick has become increasingly popular as consumers move away from more traditional wallcoverings

Le Mur Finium are not a particularly young company, they have been going strong in the North American market since 1999. However this is their first foray into the UK through the helm of established wall supplier Designer Walls.

While the eco stats mount up nicely-  low value reclaimed wood, water base glues, ultraviolet light cured  - it is really the design possibilities that are endless.

With so many different woods and shades, their Friendly Wall is a  really is a versatile product.

It is lightweight and easy to install so requires no particular skill other than competent joiner. Check their Youtube

It is hard not to feel inspired.  In the home it can used to create a fabulous effect behind a bed, look smart in alcoves, be used on one wall for feature effect, or even on the ceiling in a loft conversion.


The commercial applications are many. Communal entrances, feature walls in reception areas. Used to surround an elevator shaft it makes a functional requirement into a design feature.

Instead of whitewashed walls or lacklustre wallpaper, a hardwood wall has something very appealing and tactile in a restaurant area adding warmth to an interior scheme. The panels are quite resistant to scratches so very good also to use as a decorative base in a bar area perhaps.

As shown in the example images here, the wood looks fabulous with clever lighting highlighting the textures and colour of the oiled wood panels.

There is no reason why a combination of materials can not be used. Woods, brick, steel, ceramics all work comfortably together.

To find out more about this highly versatile product contact the UK agent here 


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If you are looking for a stylish alternative to wallpaper or want to create a feature in a room or commercial environment then Designer Walls may be just what you want.

Inspired by textures, the range includes brick, stone, slate and rioja wine barrels!

These innovative wall panels are lightweight yet high strength. Tough and durable they are suitable in most areas.

 One of the most captivating elements is the incredibly natural look, but then some of the panels are actually made from stone veneers. The Rioja range is made from layers of oak taken, unsurprisingly, from actual rioja wine barrels.

As demonstrated by the images shown here is the completely natural appearance and how well they blend into so many different schemes.
The Manchester brick in red is a firm favourite!

 Whether used as a feature wall in a restaurant or to give a plain wall a dynamic feature, I am sure with imagination almost any area can benefit from some natural texture.

Many people already use faux brick panels to line an old chimney recess when replacing a fireplace, so why not clad a whole wall, or use as a feature in a modern bathroom.

Use the panels to create a vintage look in a bedroom where it perfectly complements french style furniture, creating a beautiful wall full of light and shadow.

And of course the brick works so well when recreating the New York loft style feel in an apartment.

 With the emerging trends for using more natural materials like granite and stone, the subtle stone texture works incredibly well.

Because of the lightweight material used, these panels are easy to fix and will not damage the original walls.

 The Rioja range has excellent eco credentials, as they are made from recycled original wine barrels.

We love the subtle but striking effect shown here.

So whether you are considering shopfitting a commercial unit, or are looking for a feature wall in a showhome or your own home, it is definitely worth visiting Designer Walls website and having a chat.

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