I have a confession to make. I love customization. From cabinetry to furniture to fabrics and finishes, I love designing pieces that are truly bespoke – tailored to my clients’ needs and tastes to truly personalize their homes. So whenever I stumble upon a company that is founded entirely on custom made pieces, they have my attention. Add to that a handmade process that is truly about the refinement of an art from and I’m utterly smitten.

With this confession out in the open, it should come as no surprise that I was immediately arrested when I first laid eyes upon the beauty of de Gournay‘s luxuriously high-end custom wall panels. Each wall covering is as unique as the space in which it is installed. But here’s my other confession for today: this post is an exercise in living vicariously. {Cue reminder: “luxuriously high-end custom wall panels.”} Consider today’s post an online visit to an art gallery of sorts!

These stunning wallpapers are carefully handcrafted in China, hand-painted on panels of silk, gold leaf, pearlescent glazes and paper. The process preserves refined techniques that have been passed down for generations.

The customization is so exacting that before painting even begins, an elevation sketch of the wall or space is presented to ensure that each architectural element is carefully considered. Doorways and windows are accommodated such that there are no interruptions to the beauty of the custom painted scene. Even light switches and electrical plates are taken into consideration!

These exquisite papers are now available this side of the pond at their recently opened showroom in New York City {243 E. 59th St.}. At the very least, add de Gournay to your list of “galleries” to visit on your next trip to the city!
xo
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