Popular Vinyl Wrapping Design for Contemporary Interiors

vinyl wrapping designs

Walk into any new hotel lobby, student accommodation or co-working space and you will spot them straight away; the seek matte walls, the chic metallic reception desks, the cool concrete columns that were never actually concrete.

So what is the material that has made all those contemporary on-trend looks possible? Vinyl wrapping, of course. It’s everywhere right now and it is not hard to see why. Designers love it because it delivers the look of expensive finishes without the faff, builders love it because it can be installed quickly and clients love it because it saves money and keeps spaces looking fresh.

At Fusion Surfaces we spend our days transforming lifts, desks, doors and walls and much more with architectural films, and the trends we are seeing say a lot about where interior design is headed.

 

Matte finishes

Matte is calm, grown-up and just a bit chic. These low sheen wraps soften the glare of lighting, hide minor scuffs and instantly make a space feel more premium. Great for offices that want focus, or wellness zones that need a sense of calm.

Metallics

Copper, brass, steel and chrome are having their time in the sunshine. A brushed copper reception desk or a steel-look bar front gives a high-end feel without needing a welder on site. Used sparingly they add punch; used boldly they make one hell of a statement.

Wood grain

Still a classic. Modern vinyl comes in hundreds of species and tones, often with textured grain so it feels like the real thing. Perfect for hospitality counters, office joinery and student lounges where you want warmth but not the cost or upkeep of timber.

Concrete and stone

Industrial chic is not going anywhere. Concrete, stone and even brick finishes give that raw, edgy character designers love. The bonus is you can wrap a reception desk or feature wall without dust, noise or weight issues.

Textiles and leather looks

Linen, suede and leather effect films add tactility and a touch of luxury. They work beautifully in meeting rooms, hotel suites and quiet study corners where hard surfaces need softening.

Bold colours and graphics

Not every space wants to be subtle. Student accommodation and clubs often go bright and loud, while offices may use muted greens or deep blues to set a tone. Vinyl makes swapping looks simple when a brand update comes around.

 

The clever bit is that vinyl makes all of this achievable quickly and cost-effectively. It is lighter than traditional materials, cleaner to install and easy to refresh later. For commercial spaces where budgets, branding and timelines are tight, it ticks every box.

So if you are planning a fit-out and want to know how to bring these design trends into your project, send us your brief and a few photos. We will show you what is possible and what will actually work in the real world.

Rosie Christie

Co-Founder

Older than the rest of the team, but not necessarily wiser as she’d like to think. There’s not an activity under the sun that she’s not been willing to have a go at, resulting in a mediocre ukulele player, part-time blogger, one-time skydiver and an unfinished sitcom script. There’s no room for shades of grey in this half of the partnership; everything comes down to looking after people who are important.

Organising tradesmen is not a task for the fainthearted. But recruiting the right tradesmen, ones who align with our values and are highly skilled at what they do makes for a much more harmonious project management process. Rosie’s role begins with a meeting to discuss your requirements, providing you with a quotation and carries through to the on-site management of your project.

Jade Mitchell

Co-Founder

She’s the only Southerner on the team, but we try not to hold it against her too much. If anything, we’ve enjoyed introducing Jade to a vast number of pie shops now she’s a Northern resident. Standing at a phenomenal 5’2”, she is living proof that big things come in small packages; a mix of infectious enthusiasm, laughter, loyalty, authority and uncanny Theresa May impressions.

Communicating with our clients is Jade’s forte. Being highly organised and placing customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything she does means that from enquiry to completion, your queries will be dealt with efficiently. For an in depth knowledge of the material specification of our interior film, Jade is your woman. She will put your mind at rest that not only do we install this product, but we make sure that is the most suitable for your needs.