MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCREENS
But first: What does Flat Vernacular mean?
Flat (meaning two-dimensional);
Vernacular (meaning a language specific to a place, culture, or group–in our case,
we think of it as our unique visual language).
ABOUT FV
Everything we create begins as a sketch, painting, or 3D creation.
Since 2010, Flat Vernacular has redefined luxury wallcoverings by bridging classical refinement with a distinct, contemporary vision. Our collections range from understated grasscloth stripes to signature statement pieces. Each made-to-order design infuses artistry into any space, whether a formal dining room by the sea or a cozy powder room. We create for discerning clients who understand that the essence of luxury lies in the perfect execution of distinctive, timeless design.
"In the end, all collaborations are love stories."
— TWYLA THARP, THE COLLABORATIVE HABIT: LIFE LESSONS FOR WORKING TOGETHER
— TWYLA THARP, THE COLLABORATIVE HABIT: LIFE LESSONS FOR WORKING TOGETHER
OUR METHOD
Every single product begins its life as an exploration of paint, paper, photography, sculpture, and materials in our studio.
Combined with rich historical references and nods to the natural world, these explorations form the basis of our singular patterns. We are artists, designers, and creative problem-solvers. Our studio is forever interested in the ways in which art, color, form, and texture can be used to create new ways of seeing and existing in the world.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our designs are created in house and produced by manufacturers in the United States.
Flat Vernacular’s commitment to using quality materials, responsible manufacturing, and lasting design extends from raw material manufacturers to our internal methods of careful design and material considerations. FV creates a positive impact wherever, whenever, and however we can.
We are a small manufacturing house as well as a design studio. Our wallcoverings are printed in-house using heavy metal free, PVC free, and recycled materials; our inks are low to no VOC and latex-based. We offer printing options for all kinds of uses and materials: LEED-certified high performance materials, 100% FSC certified clay-coated paper, hand-painted murals which use water-based paints. Our products go through three rounds of quality control and checks: when unprinted materials arrive, when an order is printed, and then again when the order is shipped.
Our fabric grounds are woven by a carbon neutral manufacturer out of flax. Flax is an excellent material: it requires no irrigation during the growing process, is organically produced, and all parts of the plant are used. Our fabrics are compliant with the Oeko-Tex 100 standard. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 quality label certifies that independently tested textiles are found to be free of harmful substances. All fabrics are printed with pigment inks by our manufacturer in Pennsylvania.
