BETTER IN LEATHER

For an instant upgrade, cover a wall or more in leather panelling. It’s the new way to bring opulence to any room

Studio art This Italian company has massively updated its signature ‘Leather wall’ collection to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Thanks to designers Elaine Yan Ling Ng, Giorgia Zanellato of Fabrick Lab, and Studio art’s own creative director Massimo Brancati, the brand has a bounty of new shapes, including circles, rhombus forms (above), and even the outline of a gingko leaf. From £1,000 (studioart.it).

Bill Amberg Studio

These north London artisans will cover anything in leather, whether it’s a hand rail, a wall, or a seat. They use traditional leatherworking techniques, but their ideas are always totally cutting-edge ( billamberg.com).

Helen Amy Murray

This Shoreditchbased designer’s leather panels are sculptural works of art. Her flowers and birds have an elegant, Art Deco appeal, whether applied to a piece of furniture, or a wall (helen amymurray.com).