Rearo signals market shift with launch of high-end designer wall coverings

Kitchen and bathroom surfaces supplier Rearo has unveiled a new flagship, high-end range of wall coverings for commercial and retail markets. Lyngdal is a premium collection of designer wall panels, offering an alternative to traditional tiles. Sourced from Norway, the range sits above the Glasgow-based company's established Selkie and Tradeline collections as the brand’s marque premium product line.

The launch marks an expansion of Rearo’s offering into the premium domestic and high specification commercial markets, such as boutique hotels and upscale restaurant bathrooms. It is also available for residential customers to help transform bathrooms in luxury residential projects into private wellness areas and spas.

The Lyngdal collection features natural-looking decors and creative designs, inspired by the brand’s Nordic heritage. The range spans a spectrum of designs from Natural Slate and Marble to the contemporary feel of Cement and Concrete. Key colour palettes include Haven Oak Slat Wall, Eden Oak Slat Wall, Varden, Tind, Delamora, Crème Vanilla, Moss Green Moroccan, and Bianco Terrazzo.

Standout features include the range’s Birch plywood core and its versatility in tile-size effects. The large-format panels (2400 x 600 x 10mm) are designed to replicate various layouts and tile patterns which, along with as a stylish herringbone design, provide limitless creative possibilities for feature walls or entire rooms.

Project manager Sean Reidford said: “We are thrilled to introduce Lyngdal to the UK market. This range is a gamechanger that combines high-fashion design with unparalleled practical performance. We are now offering architects, specifiers, and homeowners a truly premium, design-led wall lining solution that was previously unavailable.”

The company says all panels are UV-resistant, feature an interlocking, ClickLoc system for a watertight, seamless finish, and come with a lifetime warranty.