Written by Carolina Buia | Photos courtesy of Chelsea Lane & Co

Chelsea Lane, a Palm Beach–based interior designer and founder of Chelsea Lane & Co., grew up surrounded by wallpaper—thanks to her mother, Wendy Brooks, whose work adorns countless homes throughout the area. Today, Lane runs her own luxury interior design showroom in downtown West Palm Beach, offering more than 200 brands of wallpaper, textiles, and home accessories, along with full-service interior design for discerning clients.

This winter, Chelsea has just returned from the Paris Déco Off, an annual trade event for the interior design cognoscenti. Held across dozens of showrooms and ateliers in central Paris, it brings together the most bespoke fabric, wallcovering, furniture and lighting manufacturers. Her travel bags still at the front door, she graciously takes a moment with us to unpack the highlights of her trip!

Q. What are some of the most current trends in wallpaper design?
Murals are back. We are seeing murals in every space—especially foliage and palms—even in small powder rooms.

Q. Why is wallpaper a necessity in a well-appointed home and where is wallpaper making unexpected appearances?
Wallpaper is the finishing layer of a home, adding depth, texture, and personality in a way paint can’t. As the industry evolves, it’s showing up in unexpected and more functional spaces—from closets and ceilings to home theaters, where new three-dimensional acoustical papers combine style with performance.

Q. Tell us about your most memorable discovery at Paris Déco Off that you’re bringing back to Palm Beach?
We were lucky enough to be invited by one of our favorite vendors, Arte, to tour their Belgium factory. It was fascinating to see what truly goes into manufacturing the wallpaper and the sampling and design processes. They have a new series of dark and moody murals based on vintage tapestries in aubergine, forest greens and browns. I’m so excited about these! They’re also keeping those fun tropical palms but interpreting them in a chic and edgy way.

Q. What were your favorite places to eat and visit while in Paris?
Mamiche on Rue Cordoncet for the most amazing pastries, Le MaBillion for a memorable dinner and late night espressos at Cafe Le Buci on Rue Dauphine.

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