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diverse yet cohesive, where every design stands on its own but together tells a broader story about texture as an art form. Miami Living: Some of your designer collaborations, like Jack Lonetto, are rooted in distinct textures that bring their designs to life. How does Casamonte select the proper textures to bring the designers’ visions into wallcoverings? Christian Claramonte: At Casamonte, texture is never an afterthought—it’s the primary language through which a designer’s vision is translated into a living surface. When we collaborate with designers like Jack Lonetto, we begin by deeply understanding how they think about space, scale, and touch. Texture selection starts at that conceptual level, not with a catalog of finishes. From there, our design and technical teams work in parallel. We study how a pattern wants to behave architecturally—whether it needs quiet dimensionality, graphic tension, or a more expressive relief—and then test textures that amplify those qualities without overpowering the design itself. Every emboss, grain, and texture is evaluated for how it interacts with light, shadow, and movement across a wall, ensuring the texture enhances the composition rather than competing with it. Equally important is performance. Once a texture feels right artistically, it must also live confidently in the real world—meeting durability, installation, and environmental standards while preserving the integrity of the design. The result is a wallcovering where texture feels intentional, precise, and inseparable from the designer’s original vision—bringing their work fully to life through depth, tactility, and architectural presence. Miami Living: The Earthskin collection is inspired by raw, natural elements. How do you envision these surfaces shaping atmosphere and sensory experience differently in residential versus hospitality interiors? Christian Claramonte: Earthskin was conceived as an emotional material system—not just a visual one—so its impact shifts depending on the context it inhabits. In residential interiors, these surfaces operate at a more intimate scale. The raw references—stone, plaster, earth, mineral textures—create a sense of grounding and calm. They invite touch, moderate the rhythm of a room, and shape a composed interior environment. In a home, Earthskin becomes atmospheric rather than declarative; it supports daily rituals, softens light, and creates a quiet dialogue between the occupant and the space. The experience is personal, tactile, and deeply sensory. In hospitality environments, the same surfaces take on a more immersive and architectural role. Here, Earthskin is about presence and memory. The textures amplify scale, anchor large volumes, and establish an immediate emotional response when someone enters a space. Rather than receding, the material asserts itself—shaping mood, defining identity, and creating environments that feel intentional and experiential. In hospitality, Earthskin doesn’t just support the architecture; it is part of the storytelling. What makes the collection powerful is that it adapts without losing integrity. Whether creating intimacy in a private residence or drama and atmosphere in a hotel or restaurant, Earthskin connects people to something elemental and timeless—proving that material honesty resonates across scales and settings. Casamonte Studios Phone: (954) 400-7000 Website: casamonte.com Address: 3714 Southwest 30th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: By Appointment Only Sunday: Closed