We are proud to announce the Minnie Kemp X MINDTHEGAP wallpaper collection

An explosion of glorious colour and mischievous fun. The Minnie Kemp x MindTheGap wallpaper collection is about heritage and roots, storytelling and adventure. Inspired by the rich tapestry that is Transylvania and its folk law combined with that English eccentricity and playfulness you just can’t seem to bottle.

MindTheGap is fast becoming one of the top names in interior design. At their design studio every piece of artwork is produced by hand by artists and is one of a kind. The result of this collaboration will make every home sing with colour.

New designs have been created as well as adaptations of existing designs. Minnie has recoloured and scaled patterns found in MindTheGap’s extensive archive including, delicate block print inspired florals, bold graphic patterns, rich Ikats, painterly murals, flamboyant embroidery inspired blooms and striking new colourways of MindTheGap’s iconic Enchanted Woodland design.

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MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES The Orient Express collections

All aboard a wondrous MindTheGap journey where you will be transported across dazzling landscapes as you are enveloped in the timeless glamour of the Orient Express. Inspired by the thrill of this iconic style of travel and its enduring presence throughout eras past, when the cities of Paris, Venice and Vienna enthralled travellers with their mystical ambience and classical architecture, the new Orient Express wallpaper collection encapsulates the service's enduring appeal with a series of designs depicting moments on a mythical journey.

Echoing whimsical moments of the golden age of travel, with designs featuring scenes of fleeting forests and endless skies, railway station architecture, wooden toy conductors, brightly coloured cases stacked with pets waiting patiently for their owners to embark on a journey, alongside depictions of baggage cars, rich tapestries, tufted walls and ornamental room keys with colourful tassels ready to be collected by guests. The Orient Express collection takes us on a nostalgic journey on the most fascinating and exquisite of trains.

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MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES "TYROL Après-Ski Home Collection"

This autumn, MINDTHEGAP transports us to the slopes with TYROL the après ski collection. Taking inspiration from motifs found in the Tyrolean region, wallpapers and fabrics include contemporary and cosy wools, reworked checks and plaids, classic Tyrolean stripes and jacquards reminiscent of traditional knitted sweaters. More fantastical patterns take their cue from mountain life think handsome pine trees, majestic stags and mountain dogs all reimagined to create modern accent designs, while folkloric florals add another layer to the charming story. Burnt coppery reds, deep fir greens, midnight sky blue and reindeer browns make up the rich and inviting palette, together evoking the comforting feel of a chalet lifestyle where snug interiors provide the perfect respite from the snowy landscape and crisp climate.

Including wallpaper, fabrics, upholstered furniture, decorative cushions, lighting and wall art, the range encapsulates winter cabin style in one chic holiday package.

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MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES THE ‘WOODSTOCK’ COLLECTION.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Woodstock with swirling forms and vivid colour combinations transporting you directly to the 1960s where rules were there to be broken. Tie-dye shirts, geometric prints, pastels, and polka dots were the rage, and the iconic music festival was a celebration of all the era represented. The bold floral motifs and psychedelic patterns encapsulate the spirit of those three days of music and love, which changed the course of Rock and Roll forever.

The vivacity and courage of the counterculture generation shines through in this flamboyant collection on different formats including wallpaper, fabric, furniture, cushions, lampshades, wall art and new for SS22 wall lights and hand knotted rugs. Representing freedom and unconventional for many of us, the courageous theme is a reverie of the Woodstock style, bringing touches of timeless bohemian beauty to the home. Instruments, Buddha silhouettes, and psychic symbols depict the spirit of the festival, transposing you to an era where many fought for love and peace.

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MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES 'THE CURATOR'S CABINET' WALLPAPER COLLECTION

Discover the unique treasures depicted in the Curator's Cabinet wallpaper collection…. Pack your case and have your atlas at the ready, MINDTHEGAP have taken inspiration from far flung shores, diverse cultures and global arts.

Unlike the explorers before them, what they seek isn't gold, land or glory, they journey in search of beauty. From the walls of Persia, to the palaces of India and the upper echelons of Japanese society, this expedition gathers the most striking scenes, landscapes, customs and patterns the eye can behold, returning only when they have an international treasure trove worthy of the most curious and courageous curator.

Welcome to MINDTHEGAP's Age of Discovery, where every new realm offers legendary surprise and splendour just waiting to line the walls.

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INSPIRED BY THE ARTIST'S STUDIO AND HUB OF CREATIVITY, MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES 'THE ARTIST'S HOUSE' WALLPAPER COLLECTION

Stepping into the unique world of The Artist's House, a home filled with wonder and whimsy, this eclectic new wallpaper collection offers 7 designs with unique 3 dimensional effects, celebrating the artist's studio, from the tools of creativity to the walls of inspiration.

Our artist is a curator, creator, explorer and experimenter rolled into one, and the walls are lined with treasures of every kind. From ancient archaeological finds to hand drawn studies and aged ceramics, each wallpaper pattern holds a new decorative surprise, imbued with a sense of history, travel, discovery and originality. These wallpaper designs transport us to a time of antiquity and classical tradition, whilst celebrating the creative hub of the artist's studio.

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MINDTHEGAP LAUNCHES KITCHEN LINENS

Transylvanian design brand MINDTHEGAP adds Kitchen Linens to 'Transylvanian Roots', a collection of wallpapers, fabrics, furniture, cushions, lighting and wall art inspired by their evocative homeland. Once an independent country, for centuries, Transylvania was a melting pot of peoples, cultures and religions, from Saxons, Hungarians and Romanians to Szekely, Ashkenazi Jews, Armenians and Gypsies. Surrounded by mountains and forests, villagers were untied in their communion with nature. Poor in resources but rich in ideas and inspiration, traditional countryside homes were dressed in jubilantly embroidered textiles to soften wooden furniture and bring joy to the dark winter nights.

"It's wonderful to see our Transylvanian Roots, which is a tribute to our ancestors and to who we are today extended into the kitchen with this product range. It allows our customers to create a lifestyle, celebrating craft, adding rich, evocative patterns and authentic textures throughout their homes" says Stefan Ormenisan, Founder and Creative Director.

The Kitchen Linens collection includes four patterns with influences ranging from landscapes and nature to local crafts, and comprises of tablecloths, table runners, napkins, place mats, oven mitts and aprons, each finished with hand-crafted detailing.

THE ENCHANTED WOODLAND - This whimsical design takes us on a walk deep into the mysterious Transylvanian woods, to a time when animals wandered undisturbed and depicting a bounty of creatures lurking just out of sight. Wild horses, howling wolves, birds paused mid-flight and families of deer await in this evocative hand painted illustration woven in pure linen, chronicling the life cycle of forest flora and fauna enfolded in trailing tree branches. The table runner and napkins are edged in a deep green crochet trim, whilst the apron is adorned with a classic brass buckle.

HEIRLOOM - Float through a dreamlike meadow, blooming with the fantastical abstract flowers, wandering vines, and pleasing moments of symmetry. A cacophony of abstract shapes, soft geometry, illustrative details and folk-inspired flourishes, the HEIRLOOM pattern comes from deep within the historic traditions and craft techniques of Transylvanian heritage. Each piece is printed on pure linen with the table runner and napkins finished with a dark red scallop crocheted trim, whilst the tea towels neatly incorporate a textile hanger.

TWILL STRIPE GREEN - An ode to kitchens of days gone by, the simple linear pattern of TWILL STRIPE GREEN conjures images of well stoked fires, bubbling pots, freshly baked bread and spindle-backed chairs. Celebrating age old craft and the timelessness of simple, well-loved patterns, the tactile pure linen invites wandering hands to brush across it, with the table runner and napkin edged in characterful light green crochet and the napkin showcasing MINDTHEGAP's leafy woven M logo.

SZEPVIZ STRIPE - Celebrating MINDTHEGAP's Armenian roots with verdant shades of green, inspired by the historic Székely land once found deep in the heart of Romania. The traditional SZEPVIZ STRIPE is a classic green bandeau stripe modernised with shots of white; the natural tones tell stories of intoxicating valleys, rolling hills and bourgeoning forests. Artfully woven from pure linen, the apron is completed with sturdy leather elements secured with brass rivets and a buckle with statement embroidery of the decorative M, whilst the potholder and oven mitt are finished with a discreet leather hanger.

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'SUNDANCE VILLA' LIGHTING COLLECTION

Lighting collections are key to delivering the eclectic yet considered MINDTHEGAP lifestyle aesthetic and the Sundance Villa collection is no exception with lighting offered in a stunning array of coastal inspired patterns capturing the vibrant and colourful coastal ambiance of the Mediterranean. Truly unique and charming, the range of patterns features hand drawn Ikat motifs specific to Aegean culture alongside maritime stripes, charming maritime motifs and authentic Greek elements reimagined by MINDTHEGAP's talented artists in shades of blue, red and white with touches of sunshine yellow. The vast lighting collection includes table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lights and fringed and trimmed shades in a selection of irresistible patterns.

"Surrounded by the captivating mountains and forests of Transylvania, our ancestors were poor in resources but rich in inspiration. Traditional country homes were always dressed jubilantly in embroidered textiles to soften wooden furniture, whilst lighting was rich in decoration and adornment with patterned fabrics and tassel fringes used to brighten the dark winter nights. Times may have changed, but for me, decorative lighting is key to bringing warmth and an enchanting glow to the interior. I love to layer lighting within a space, with reading lamps, table lamps, floor lamps and overhead pendant lights combined to create a rich and inviting interior that also delivers practical lighting at every level". explains Founder Stefan Ormenisan.

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Inspired by the rich maritime traditions of the mediterranean, MINDTHEGAP launches the 'Sundance Villa' Collection.

Continuing the celebration of its fifth anniversary, Transylvania based lifestyle brand, MINDTHEGAP launches its second collection of 2021. Inspired by the sea washed shores of the Mediterranean, the Sundance Villa collection captures the vibrant and colourful coastal ambiance of the Mediterranean, encapsulating the chic and rustic mood of this inspiring region. Exploring the Aegean and Ionian seas' rich waters, up from Samothraki down to Rhodes island and Fiscardo Bay, MINDTHEGAP navigated through old yachting ports and some of the most secluded private and sunny beaches in search of nautical bliss.

The new collection pairs supple Mediterranean style line and cotton with fabulous locally inspired patterns, the finishing of cushions and furnishings exemplifying European craft. The abundance of aquatic life from plush seaweed to beautiful seashells and natural corals inspired the designers to create a collection of wallpaper and fabrics that reflects a distinctive coastal aesthetic. Truly unique and charming, the range of patterns also features hand drawn Ikat motifs specific to Aegean culture and authentic Greek elements reimagined by MINDTHEGAP's talented artists.

The tranquil elegance of a coastal lifestyle is juxtaposed by the eclectic mix of luxury and comfort, brought to life in nautical shades of blue, red, and white. Iconic Greek architectural elements are harmoniously incorporated into complex, lavish murals, while elegant nautical stripes and geometric drawings complete the bold selection of statement designs.

Immerse yourself in sun kissed island life and the blue waves of the Mediterranean, and enjoy the carefree lifestyle that this collection inspires.

"I've always been fascinated by the sea. For me, it represents the ultimate feeling of freedom. It is where my wandering spirit can flow freely, and I can immerse myself in the inspiration that fills my soul. I took my time creating this lifestyle collection, as all the patterns evoke a cherished memory or a wistful dream. The birthplace of our newest collection is the remote Samothraki island. As I stood before the ruins of the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, I envisioned the mysterious ceremonies that took place there for centuries.
We were incredibly fortunate to have been able to travel to create this collection, with the world situation as it is and travel a distant dream, until it is safe to explore once more; it's wonderful to be able to bring the spirit of the Mediterranean into the home - wherever that may be." explains Founder Stefan Ormenisan.

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MINDTHEGAP have Christmas covered with gifts for home lovers in abundance. Beautifully wrapped gifts include Table Lamps, Floor Lamps, Artwork, Cushions, Lampshades, Washbags and more.

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Inspired by the carefree lifestyle of a beachcomber, sailor and globetrotter living in a breezy beach house somewhere in the Caribbean, The Tropical Cottage is a tribute to equatorial beach style. Combining vintage nautical and tropical motifs to create a glamorously eclectic hot-house aesthetic, the collection references a blend of Caribbean history and culture. From The Buccaneers to The Nassau Hotel, from Havana to Cayo Largo and beyond, The Tropical Cottage is a celebration of island life and laid-back luxury: navigating the seas by day and returning home to dine on fresh seafood, surrounded by an exuberant mix of pattern and texture echoing the sumptuous greenery and steamy air outside.

Encapsulating Transylvanian design brand Mindthegap's abundant aesthetic, 17 wallpapers and eight patterned stonewashed linens combine palm tree, palm leaf and succulent motifs with tropical fauna and flora. Dense and lush, jewel-bright parrots, juicy fruit and lavish flowers are layered decoupage-style onto painterly illustrations of trees and plants. Joining the wallpapers and linens are upholstered hardwood furniture, wall art and fringed lampshades, pendant lights and cushions. Designed to transport, The Tropical Cottage brings together a melting pot of exotic influences to create an almost three-dimensional tropical feel.

"Four years ago, we launched our first collection of wallpapers, with the goal of redefining the meaning of wall decoration – to create wall coverings that tell stories, to transport our customers to other worlds. Since our launch, MINDTHEGAP has grown into a lifestyle concept, offering more than just wallpapers, but our creative core - designing timeless and authentic patterns and looks – remains. Our fourth wallpaper collection opens a new chapter in the eclectic world of MINDTHEGAP. A glorious new journey, exploring and rediscovering fabulous subjects and inspirational themes, all of which come together to create a giant aesthetic puzzle named THE WALLPAPER COMPENDIUM."

A MAGNIFICENTLY ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF 113 WALLPAPER

MINDTHEGAP is excited to announce the launching of the fourth annual wallpaper book, The Wallpaper Compendium, at Deco Home, Paris. A magnificently eclectic collection of 113 wallpapers in nine exuberant design stories, the Wallpaper Compendium is a world of intriguing combinations, creativity and free spirit. Celebrating art, architecture, history, craft and culture from around the world, collections include Cubana, inspired by vintage postcards depicting the island's louche heyday, and the colour-based Indigo Addiction, a celebration of MINDTHEGAP founder's Stefan Ormenisan's favourite hue. Botanical collections include Tropical Wanderlust, a verdant and densely detailed selection of palm-based designs, alongside the neo-classically inspired Le Manoir and The Royal Garden. Bold and graphic, Origins pays homage to mankind's great textiles traditions, while Revival celebrates the most impactful abstract shapes and patterns of the twentieth century.

Combining the impact of a mural with traditional wallpaper repeats, the one-of-a-kind Wallpaper Compendium perfectly showcases MINDTHEGAP's artistic identity, rooted in Transylvania's diverse ethnic heritage and melting pot of culture, craft and tradition.

"We are delighted to introduce our first lifestyle collections, after almost a year in development. The Transylvanian Manor is a feminine story inspired by the lifestyle of a captivating countess living in a beautiful manor in Transylvania, while The Home of an Eccentric Man explores a global culture theme inspired by the passions and interests of a world traveller. For the first time, along with a new collection of wallpapers, we are introducing a coordinated home collection including velvet and linen fabrics, upholstered furniture, embroidered cushions, lamp bases and lampshades, wall art and accessories. All offering a unique experience, a lifestyle that you want to embrace and cherish forever."

THE TRANSYLVANIAN MANOR

The Transylvanian Manor is a love letter to our mystical homeland, paying homage to Transylvania’s romantic heritage and history. Telling the story of sixteenth century Hungarian nobility living in Bethlen Castle, the collection reimagines the legends and tales whispered along the castle’s walls and corridors.

Classical royal motifs and rich ornamentation evoke the family’s grandly exuberant lifestyle, while painterly landscapes recreate the abundant Renaissance-style gardens, picturesque forests and mountains surrounding the ancient home, where voluptuous flowers bloom, exotic birds swoop and wild animals wander undisturbed.

Eclectic and extravagant, The Transylvanian Manor follows the Bethlen’s noble family on their travels, taking in cornerstones in European nobility’s Grand Tours - yet it is the history and heritage of Transylvania and the timeless decadence of Bethlen Castle and its former noble residents which prevail throughout the endlessly intricate designs.

Beautifully ornate and feminine, 19 abundantly patterned wallpapers combine the impact of a mural with traditional wallpaper repeats, while six daringly hued printed velvets and stone washed linens combine elegant Chinoiserie references with hand-drawn flora and fauna.

Taking advantage of Transylvania’s time-honoured arts and crafts skills, the collection includes neoclassical-style upholstered hardwood furniture alongside feathered, fringed and tasselled lampshades, lamp bases, embroidered cushions and wall art, all encapsulating the abundantly layered aesthetic of The Transylvanian Manor.

THE HOME OF AN ECCENTRIC MAN

The Home of an Eccentric Man is the story of a gentleman traveller, wanderer and aesthete with a lifelong passion for ethnography, anthropology and archaeology. An explorer and collector voyaging from Zanzibar to Medina and from Jaipur to the North American prairies, his endless fascination with long-lost cultures, ancestral rituals and indigenous peoples is matched only by his insatiable desire to accumulate art and artefacts from the countries and peoples with which he is so entranced.

The Home of an Eccentric Man is a dusty yet distinguished apartment filled with one-of-a-kind furniture, curiosities, ancient books and etchings, brought together by MINDTHEGAP in a magnificently eclectic home décor collection.

A tribute to the cultural evolution and heritage of mankind, the evocative collection showcases ancient wonders of the world, lost tribes, and faraway nations, from Tibetan murals to Roman marbles. Designed to transport, each pattern relates to a specific place or moment in history. Bohemian and diverse, fifteen new wallpapers combine the impact of a mural with traditional wallpaper repeats, while eight smooth-to-the-touch stone washed linens pay homage to global textiles, from African mud cloth to Navajo weaving.

The collection includes neoclassical-style upholstered hardwood furniture alongside beaded and tasselled lampshades, handcrafted lamp bases, embellished linen cushions and framed wall art, all encapsulating the spirit and wanderlust of the Eccentric Man.

Intriguing and individual, the one-of-a-kind collection perfectly showcases MINDTHEGAP’S artistic identity, rooted in Transylvania’s diverse ethnic heritage and melting pot of culture, craft and tradition.

"We are collectors of feelings, emotions and memories. We have individual taste and personal style; we see different details in everything that surrounds us and we always search for emotional treasures that make is feel alive. I do believe in the human power to make everything beautiful and this is why i decided to create this book. We want to show everyone what inspires us, what makes us creating strong designs and what we think about contemporary wallpaper. This book is actually a collection of travels, stories, places, different cultures, art and how we transpose all of them into beautiful wall coverings", says Stefan ORMENISAN, head of design and author of the book.

A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF COLLECTABLE WALLPAPERS

MINDTHEGAP is excited to announce the launching of the first wallpaper inspiration book. "The Complete Book of Wallpaper Collectables" is a collection of feelings, emotions and memories grouped on 12 amazing themes meant to be a source of inspiration for architects, interior designers and home styling enthusiasts. The book is the result of three years of work in which we achieved to launch 5 wallpaper collections with hundreds of unique statement designs. After this amazing journey, we thought it's time to sat down our thoughts and to put all the experience in one special book. Made of collections, Wallpaper Collectables is a large format hardback book with over 250 pages and more than 150 curated photos and illustrations showing unique ideas and tips about how to use MINDTHEGAP wallpapers.

The book will be available worldwide starting the 6th of February in selected stores and online.

"We are collectors of feelings, emotions and memories. We have individual taste and personal style, we see different details in everything that surrounds us and we always search for emotional treasures that make us feel alive. We believe that human nature can make everything beautiful. Actually this was the impulse when we started to create our third wallpaper collection, The Wallpaper Collectables. We began to search for new stories and patterns that besides of being decorative and stylish, have also something in common: they are collectables. The result is a collection comprising 10 amazing themes inspired by different memories gathered from all over the world", says Stefan ORMENISAN, head of design at MINDTHEGAP.

We are delighted to announce the launching of our third wallpaper book this September. The WALLPAPER COLLECTABLE is a unique collection of stunning designs curated and collected from all over the world. You will be fascinated to discover 10 different creative stories inspired from different places, cultures, elements of natural curiosities and famous mankind creations. We show you the deep underwater life of an atoll with all its marvelous sea life creatures and also a selection of extravagant floral illustrations selected from different continents. Then you will be invited to enjoy the natural imperfection of Wab Sabi aesthetic concept along with some other Japanese themes of great inspiration like Byobu panel and the Japanese Garden. Scouring the art history we retrieve the grandiose Renaissance with its fabulous decorative designs extracted from Italian and French culture. Because we are so in love with vintage natural fabrics, we bring to life a unique selection of different old textiles collected from Rajasthan, Persian, Japan and Great Britain. For our first Bohemian story we prepared some authentic whimsy patterns with a dash of floral motifs and moody colours ready to cheer you up. Then we go a bit modern with brilliant Manhattan architecture's inspired story, the Art of Abstract with large bold patterns and nevertheless the Nouvelle Pop collection with its daring and unconventional designs. Last but not the least, we bring you a new style tropical story called Palm Springs with gorgeous tropical elements and rich colour palette inspired from the sunny land of California.

This is the story of our WALLPAPER COLLECTABLES, a collection with 113 rare designs ready to make you want collect them all.

Enjoy the ride!

"We were inspired by everything in Manhattan. The richness of its architectural details along with the spectacular Art Deco elements to be found in most of the buildings of Manhattan gave us the creative impulse to design a new style collection. We started to search for inspiring elements that haven`t been used yet and our mind took us to the most iconic neighborhoods, buildings and hotels of Manhattan. And if you are trying to find similar elements, you will discover that marble is very important in the American architecture along with brass and copper, two metallic alloys used very often in the famous hotels of New York", says Stefan ORMENISAN, head of design at MINDTHEGAP.

MINDTHEGAP is delighted to announce a new collection launching this September. Inspired by the unique architectural diversity and cultural heritage of Manhattan, NYC, this premium designs are made to celebrate the luxurious and distinctive combination of marble and different metallic elements such as brass and copper. We created a collection of 19 designs combining different marble types and colours with strong details. Then we added something more precious with a touch of industrial style and New York's Golden Age. We used geometrical patterns in golden brass and copper to enhance the wallpaper and design contemporary statement patterns with a touch of luxury and elegance. To achieve a high end glamour finish with realistic look of the marble, we printed everything using metallic inks and metallic foils.

This is our perspective about MANHATTAN.

We are delighted to announce the launching of 2018 MINDTHEGAP wallpaper collection. After the remarkable success we had with our first collection of wallpapers, this new one brings together 11 (eleven) fabulous stories comprising over 100 designs.

Keeping the eclectic mood in subconscious, our designs are expressing the free spirit of MINDTHEGAP. You will discover odes dedicated to beautiful Pompeii and the Antique Egypt, spectacular drawings and details inspired by architectural marvels and also a more contemporary story with reinvented patterns of the famous Art Deco style. And if you are still unsatisfied, the wanderlust theme will take you in stunning places around the World with fabulous designs inspired from Hindustan, Marrakesh, Florence or African tribes. Or you might try to discover our fabric textures designed in trompe l'oeil style to keep the natural feeling of linen and dyed cotton.

We love our wallpaper! And we invite you to join our world and discover the new wallpaper experience.