As part of the careful restoration of the late Baroque Haus zum Wilden Mann in Wynigen, we were able to contribute to a special chapter: the covering of the historic coffered walls with fine fabric wallpaper in all rooms on the ground floor and on the Belle Etage.
The listed building, a magnificent solid structure dating from around 1790, was restored with the utmost respect for its history and structural integrity. The focus in the interior design was on authenticity, and the demands on the choice of materials and workmanship were correspondingly high.
Fabrics with history
Fabrics from Tricia Guild's renowned Heritage Collection were used for the wall coverings. Some of these exclusive brocades originally came from projects such as Windsor Castle and other stately homes. They captivate with their delicate textures, historic patterns, and color schemes that oscillate between gentle opulence and elegant restraint.
The choice fell on textile materials with a classic, historical character—floral motifs, elegant silk finishes, and jacquards in muted gold, sage, midnight blue, and champagne tones. Each room thus received its own, stylistically coordinated atmosphere.
The path to the finished wall
The implementation was a demanding, purely manual process that required a lot of experience:
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Preparation of the coffered walls – The historic wooden structures were cleaned, inspected, and supplemented or stabilized where necessary.
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Custom fabric cutting – To ensure the pattern and repeat are perfectly displayed, all panels were precisely adjusted.
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Fabric covering – The fabrics were stretched and fixed by hand to ensure a wrinkle-free, elegant surface.
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Decorative trims & finishing touches – Historical borders made in Paris frame the fabric surfaces and ensure a harmonious overall appearance.
Rooms with atmosphere
The covering created rooms of exceptional depth and acoustic quality – stylish, tranquil, and sensual. Combined with authentic floors, ceilings, and furniture, the house today presents itself as a Gesamtkunstwerk of late Baroque living culture.
A house that not only tells history – but makes it tangible. 
