Natural & Sustainable Surfaces

Designers and architects are increasingly searching for solutions with stellar eco credentials, and the team at Designer Surface Solutions are committed to seeking out some of the most impressive natural and sustainable surfaces available from global suppliers.

Advancements in technology have led to a wider variety of surface coverings reaching the market than ever before, but we firmly believe that some of the most magnificent colours, textures and finishes can still be sourced from the natural world. From the rustic irregularities of regular bamboo to the shimmer of the Mother of Pearl mosaic tiles on offer from our revered British partner Siminetti, there’s a raw texture within our Natural and Sustainable range to suit the demands of any interior or exterior design project.

Where possible, we can obtain IMO (International Maritime Organisation) certification for most of our natural/sustainable portfolio that meets the stringent flammability compliance required for the largest private yachts. This certification is also needed for cruise ship interiors. We also provide flammability solutions for aviation projects.

If required, a certificate of sustainable sourcing authenticity for many of our materials can be supplied.

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Bamboo & Grass

These basic yet beautiful natural materials can be applied indoors or outdoors to add a stylish accent to any home or commercial setting. Combine bamboo and grass materials with soft lighting and nature-inspired accessories to achieve an interesting aesthetic that is reassuringly kind to the planet.

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Parchment

Thanks to its soft, neutral tones and near-translucency, parchment became a common decorative finish at the start of the 20th century – and its luxurious look has certainly stood the test of time amongst interior designers, who are ever-eager to evoke one of the most enduring style trends to be borne from the Jazz Age.

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Skins

Bring custom artwork to your favourite furniture pieces! Designer Surface Solutions can help you source bespoke skins, such as watersnake and pufferfish, that will enable you to add vibrant graphics not only to your walls, but a truly unique finish to tables, desks, cabinets, bookshelves, and any residential or hospitality project with sheer surfaces.

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Straw Marquetry

Flattened ribbons of natural cured straw can be used to create dynamic surface and furniture designs that will never fail to bring a striking 1970s vibe to traditional and contemporary interiors alike. Straw marquetry has myriad applications, but works particularly well when adorning cabinets, dressers, and bedside tables.

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Eggshell

With their distinctive crackle finish, eggshell surfaces will capture the light in any room. Centuries-old techniques are used to inlay the delicate shells of already-hatched eggs to a grout of varying colours, including brown, black and white, to achieve that all-too-familiar mosaic-like pattern. It’s sustainable luxury at its finest.

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Crystal & Stone

Whether you’re drawn to the mystical translucency of selenite, the intense electric blues of lapis lazuli or the other-worldly swirls of malachite, natural crystals and stones are guaranteed to add a sense of glamour and affluence to any surface or furniture item.

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Sea Shells

Bring a little part of marine life into a residential project with a series of seashell products, including those carefully crafted from natural penshell, cowrie, hammershell, tiger pen and jade tiger abalone, all sustainably sourced from oceans the world over.

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Mother of Pearl

Handmade by the artisan craftsmen at Siminetti and their team in Asia, Mother of Pearl natural decorative surfaces are an exciting yet fundamentally sustainable design choice that bring opulence to all kinds of interior features, including shower walls, swimming pools and furniture inlays. A wide range of styles and finishes are available to help you create fully bespoke Mother of Pearl products.

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Mosaics

Classic yet intricate, Mother of Pearl mosaic tiles bring notable strength and durability to walls, floors and statement pieces with a scintillating glisten. These sustainable natural surfaces are sourced for luxury residential, hospitality and marine projects for spas, swimming pools, dressing rooms and more.

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