If it’s not vast expanses of glass then it’s large expanses of white wall designers have to contend with. From multi-million dollar artworks to hand-painted wall coverings to hand-rubbed Venetian plaster, how can designers best confront a blank wall? Host Michael Boodro chats with designers Bella Mancini and Elena Frampton, as well as Phillip Jeffries CEO Jeffrey Bershad.What you can expect from this episode:The contemporary wallpaper trendClient hesitation about wallpaperTips for selecting artworks for wallsDetailing, balance, and additional finishesThe trends and future of wall designGet to know our chic guests:Bella Mancini is known for her charming and astute way of working with patterns and wallcoverings within her designs. She founded her firm, Bella Mancini Design, just two years after making her career shift from fashion PR and marketing to interior design.Elena Frampton is a talented designer and owner of interior design studio Frampton Co, which includes an art advisory service and locations in the Hamptons and New York City. Her studio uses dynamic, otherworldly palettes while also elevating artists and expanding access to their art.Jeffrey Bershad is the CEO of Phillip Jeffries, a wallcovering company that was started with just 10 grasscloths over 40 years ago by his father, and is now a preeminent global company. With an elevated focus on design, quality, and efficiency, Phillip Jeffries prides itself on ready-to-ship and custom solutions and has been featured in magazines including Luxe, California Home+Design, and Interior Design.During the episode, we mention these high-end wallpaper brands:Phillip Jeffries – a range of high-quality wallcoveringsFromental – hand-embroidered wallpaperDe Gournay – bold and custom wallpaperPierre Frey – commissions artists for wallpapersThink beyond conventional wallpaper ideas with these sources of inspiration:Sisters and interior designers Charlotte Harris Lucas and Liz Harris Carroll offer their tips on wallpapers via ChairishTour this Dumbo loft from Bella Mancini via BrownstonerArt advisory via Frampton Co.The latest, art-inspired wallpaper collection from Phillip JeffriesShimmering wallpaper ideas via ChairishConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroBella Mancini: @bellamancinidesignFrampton Co: @frampton_coPhillip Jeffries: @phillipjeffriesltd Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.