Every great interior designer knows when it comes to working with clients they need to think about more than just the right colors, fabrics and functionality. They understand it’s their professional responsibility to take the safety and health of those who will utilize the space into consideration. A large part of that consideration deals with the types of materials they use in their design. From furniture, flooring and wallcoverings, all of these can contribute to the safety of a workspace. Interior designers should be knowledgeable in regards to the laws and regulations that govern the types of materials they choose to use in their designs and which [...]

We all know colors can have a profound effect on attitude and behavior. Some colors help soothe while others can create agitation or nervousness. This is why choosing the right color for the interior design of different healthcare facilities is so important for their patients and guests. Before a color scheme is chosen, it’s important to understand what the space is being used for. If it’s a patient room using a mix of warm and cool colors is a plus. Blues and greens are common in nature and they tend to bring about a sense of calm and tranquility. If the space is used for physical therapy [...]

When planning a new commercial space, choosing the right wall covering is a good starting point for a great design. It acts as the backdrop for all other elements that go into making the space function at its best. Every type of working environment and business owner will have a different set of criteria to meet, but at the end of the day, the one factor that is always there is cost. Taking the cost of your wall covering into consideration while in the planning stage is important for the overall design budget. And as any good business person knows, it’s not just the short-term price, or [...]

Imagine a big open space, rows and rows of cubicles and little or no natural light. The days of the dreary office environment are quickly becoming a thing of the past. There is a global movement among corporations and their designers towards a more creative and innovative workspace that promote workers to be happier, healthier and more productive. It might seem counterproductive at first glance, but one major trend in commercial office design is the shift to the smaller space. With rent increasing in most places, companies are looking for better location and that usually comes at a higher cost. Other factors include the use of technology [...]

Germs…they are everywhere and on every surface. The old saying goes, “cleanliness is next to godliness” and keeping the working environment clean is very important especially to those in the healthcare and hospitality industries. From controlling the spread of infections or viruses to maintaining food quality, a clean but welcoming environment is key. There are many approaches that help promote a sanitary workplace such as regular cleanings and strict regulations on procedures in designated areas. But have you ever imagined that what you choose to place on your walls could actually increase the level of protection against germs and bacteria? Our Vitrulan glass deco fabrics are not [...]

Sustainability is the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources thus supporting a long-term ecological balance. At Vitrulan USA, we have created our wall covering systems to make a huge positive impact to those who use them without having a negative impact on the environment. We use the abundant and naturally occurring mineral, Quartz, to make our glass fabric wall coverings. Quartz is an extremely hard mineral surpassed in strength only by diamonds, topaz and sapphires. This adds a very durable component to our fabrics. The first step in making our high-quality fabrics is to melt the quartz down and spin it [...]